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Rockstar Metal Mulisha Makita driver to auction race truck's fiberglass and more; proceeds to benefit local hospital
May 19, 2011 – GLEN HELEN, CA. – Metal Mulisha founder, 2010 Lucas Oil Rider of the Year, and 2011 Rockstar Metal Mulisha Makita driver Brian Deegan will auction signed fiberglass parts and other race-day memorabilia from his Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series races in Southern California this weekend to benefit The Loma Linda Children’s Foundation.
Brian is racing in Rounds 5 and 6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS), this weekend at Glen Helen in San Bernardino. Immediately following Brian’s Pro 2 Races at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, fans can head to the Metal Mulisha pits for the chance to bid.
All proceeds will be given to The Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda, CA. The Loma Linda Children’s Hospital serves a population of 1.2 million children in Southern California and is also a major pediatric teaching facility for Loma Linda University School of Medicine, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and other health professionals.
About Brian Deegan
Motocross legend, founder of Metal Mulisha and 2010 Lucas Oil Rider of the Year, “The General” Brian Deegan is one of the most decorated extreme sport athlete’s to-date. Brian holds the record for most X Games Medals and is the only rider to compete in at least one event each year since the X Games’ inception. In 2011 Brian will continue to test the limits in Motocross, Pro Lite 2, Rally, Rally Cross and Stock Car racing. Brian is sponsored by brands such as Rockstar Energy Drink, Metal Mulisha, Ford, MSR, Lucas Oil, MAXXIS, Makita Industrial Power Tools, Etines, Alpinestars, Von Zipper, Gibson Exhaust, 4 Wheel Parts, Ronin Toy Syndicate, Venom R/C Toys, MyPlash Visa, Verizon Wireless, Motegi Wheels .
For more information contact Danielle@SHPNY.com and 212-529-1598.
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Rockstar Metal Mulisha Makita's Brian Deegan is currently in second place in both the ProLite and Pro 2 classes.
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