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Motorcycle Racing stars support Charities at Xmas

New Zealand Bikers Against Drunk Drivers
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Motorcycle Racing stars to shine in support of Charities at Xmas

Riders support safe and sober decisions and Food-bank

Bikers Against Drunk Driving (BADD) are hosting its third Annual Rally on the 27th December this year. Departing from Tauranga, New Plymouth and Napier to this year’s destination – the BADD 3-Hour Endurance Race, Taupo International Motorsport Park. Riders who do not wish to participate in group rides are also encouraged to join us.

See www.badd.co.nz for more information.

Riders this year are invited to bring non-perishable food to the value of $10 to Gate One Taupo International Motorsport Park in exchange for Free Entry into the 2nd BADD 3 Hour Endurance Race starting at 2pm, the feature race of the Taupo Road Race Spectacular, the final round of Suzuki sponsored International Tri-Series with a dramatic visual display of rivalry on show from NZ’s top riders, including amongst many, one of NZ’s legends of Motorcycle Racing, Andrew Stroud.

Free entry includes Free onsite Motorcycle parking, and Free overnight camping for spectators on the 27th December. This event aims to provide entertainment for the whole family.

Spokesperson Jos Mason who started BADD, when her husband was killed by a recidivist drink driver along with two of his friends in 2007, said “We felt Xmas holidays were not only a good time to continue to raise awareness around the consequences of drink driving, reminding the community to use sober drivers, but was also an opportunity to assist the community food-bank, and families at a tough time of year”

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