Australian Motorcycle Expo presenting sponsor QBE is backing the bid of Shannon Johnson to race in the colours of his late father‰Ûªs favourite bike, the RS500 GP machine, in the Superbike support event at the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island this weekend.
A former Australian Supersport Champion, Shannon has been touched by the outreach of support following the news of Andrew ‰Û÷Ajay‰Ûª Johnson‰Ûªs passing.
A number of parties, including QBE, have played a part in making the tribute ride possible.
Johnson will race with the assistance of Hepburn Motorsports on a BMW S1000RR, which will carry the #7 that Ajay rode to so much success.
The fairings from the bike will be auctioned off following the event, with proceeds donated to Men‰Ûªs Health Services Australian in order to raise awareness of men‰Ûªs physical and mental health issues.
The auction will launch on eBay this Thursday October 25, and conclude on Sunday November 4. The fairings will be presented to the auction winner on the QBE Stage at the Australian Motorcycle Expo Melbourne on Friday November 23.
Johnson said he felt proud to know his father left so many with great memories and would be honoured to ride in his colours at Phillip Island.
‰ÛÏLike any son Dad was my hero and it makes me proud to know he left such great memories with so many people from around the world, both on and off the circuit,‰Û
