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This year Silverstone will not host 'The Day of Champions', the humanitarian event first introduced in 1989 by Kenny Roberts, Randy Mamola and lawyer Barry Coleman, who many will remember alongside King Kenny in the neverborn World Series. Since then the association has raised millions of pounds for the work done by Two Wheels for Life, which uses motorcycles to provide vital health care in developing countries.
The 2024 event at Silverstone raised £246,000 through auctions, events, and ticket sales, with thousands of fans able to purchase unique access to the paddock for the unveiling of MotoGP's special 75th anniversary liveries.
"The first Day of Champions took place in 1989 at Brands Hatch," Andrea Coleman, founder and CEO of TWF, Barry's wife and former partner of the late Tom Herron, reminded The Race. "Over the years we’ve built something special in the world of motorcycling thanks to our incredible staff and volunteers, the riders and teams, and loyal fans, some who have been coming for the whole 34 years! We’re proud to have raised huge sums to support the delivery of healthcare across Africa. While we’re sad that we have to see the end of Day of Champions, we recognise that change is inevitable and are excited to work on new projects that offer MotoGP™ fans what we do best; the chance to get the very best out of the sport they love and raise vital funds to support projects that use motorcycles to save lives!”
Because organizing the event's logistics comes at a significant cost and the circuit's owners, the British Racing Drivers Club, see no financial return, The Race's sources suggested that the decision not to continue with the event was not made by Two Wheels for Life.
This could result in the event being moved to another European round, with a number of other circuits believed to be interested in taking Silverstone's place.
