Rossi shirt fetches $7500

From the Injured Racers Association of Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX, NS -- A Fiat Yamaha Pit Shirt signed by Valentino Rossi and auctioned by the Injured Racers Association of Atlantic Canada has raised an astounding $7500 in support of injured road racer Charlie Legere.

After an intense bidding war, three local Halifax businessmen got together and made a joint bid of $7500.

Fred Levy of Mod-U-Form Foundations , Paul Chappell of Walter Chappell Well Drilling, and Jack Conrad of Burnside Windows and Doors all came together to support Legere and the Injured Racers Association. The group has decided Levy will keep the shirt once framed, which will nicely compliment his limited edition, autographed Valentino Rossi replica Yamaha YZF-R1.

All three men and their companies will also be contributing to the construction of Legere's new home which is being constructed to meet his needs when he leaves rehab.

"The Injured Racers Association of Atlantic Canada would like to thank Fred, Paul and Jack for their bids and charitableness," the organization said. "Inside Motorcycles also made a sizable donation that we would like to sincerely thank them for."