Benefits announced for injured Legere

By John Hopkins

A pair of benefit events have been organized for injured Halifax-area road racer Charlie Legere, who was seriously hurt in a practice accident at Atlantic Motorsport Park on Sept. 5.

Atlantic Motorsport Park and the Atlantic Roadracing League have set up a track day on Sunday, Oct. 3, with all of the proceeds going to the Legere family. Also, there will be a charity auction set up with amazing prizes to bid on at Kokomos restaurant on Saturday, Oct. 16. Once again all of the proceeds will go to the Legere family.

Legere is currently in a Halifax hospital with spinal cord injuries and is undergoing rehabilitation to restore the use of his legs. He does have partial movement in his arms.

Legere only started road racing two years ago but was dominant in the ARL's Amateur Superbike and 600 championships this summer, clinching both titles despite missing the final round at AMP after his accident.

Additionally, he made a big impression when the Parts Canada Superbike Championship national tour visited AMP in August, placing second in both Amateur Sport Bike races.

"Legere is in great spirits and is staying very positive towards the future," said an official statement issued on behalf of the Legere family. "There has been a lot of help and support through friends and the family wants to thank everyone for all of their help and support."

A paypal link has also been set up at www.atlanticroadracing.com, with 100 percent of all of the proceeds going to help the Legere family pay its bills.

More information on the fundraising events can be obtained by contacting Steve Canfield at scanfield71@yahoo.ca.