Day of Champions Will no Longer Feature at British MotoGP
Always a popular feature of the British MotoGP round, the DoC will end after 34 years of fun and fundraising
The official MotoGP charity, Two Wheels for Life, has confirmed that the highly popular Day of Champions (DoC) slot on the main stage is no more.
The event, which can trace its roots back 34 years, traditionally took place on the Thursday prior to the race weekend, giving early bird fans a chance to get into the venue and to interact with the stars of MotoGP. All this while raising money for life-saving healthcare. That format will change in 2025, and instead of owning the day before free practice begins, Two Wheels for Life will now look to spread its fundraising efforts across the entire Grand Prix weekend.
DoC was the brainchild of Kenny Roberts & Randy Mamola, who, in 1989, dreamt it up as a more interactive fundraising vehicle than simply sitting under a gazebo and churning out signatures. It gave fans of the sport some incredible opportunities, allowing them the chance to bid on, and if they won to own some race-used memorabilia from the stars of the show.
The 2024 edition of the event raised a whopping £271,000 for Two Wheels for Life, with top lots including Marc Márquez’ signed race helmet, which raised £4,200, and tickets to the end-of-season gala dinner which went for £4,400. Over the years the DoC has raised millions for lifesaving healthcare, and it is claimed to have positively impacted the lives of more than 40 million people on the African continent.
As well as updating Two Wheels for Life's presence at the British Grand Prix specifically, charity bosses are in talks with Dorna about expanding the fundraising to other MotoGP rounds.
Speaking about the revamping of the DoC formula, Andrea Coleman, Two Wheels co-founder and CEO, said:
“The first Day of Champions took place in 1989 at Brands Hatch. 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!”
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Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
