Magoo Van Fund Exceeds Goals

Courtesy of Motor Sports Newswire

March, 12, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – On Friday, March 5th, Brad and Lori Lackey received an e-mail from recently inducted AMA Hall Of Famer Geoff Fox saying that he, along with his brother Bob, would fund the remaining $15,000 needed for a very special project. to reach $100,000 challenge to the industry Last November, Bob “Hurricane” Hannah issued a $100,000 challenge to the industry to fund a special needs van for injured motocross legend Danny “Magoo” Chandler. But even before the news that the donation from the Fox clan had pushed the project to its goal had sunk in, David Bailey and Russ Koza from RIDERS F1RST and ONE Industries added an additional $10,000 for a grand total of $110,000.

“Wow is all I can say right now,” said Brad Lackey, America’s First Motocross World Champion, and van fund project leader Brad Lackey. “They way people have responded to this challenge and all the other donations we received makes me very proud to be part of the motorcycle industry.”
The challenge was started by 7-Time National Motocross and Supercross Champion Bob Hannah at the 2009 Monsters of Motocross presented by Lucas Oil event last Halloween as he made the first $5,000 donation. A growing list of industry people meeting Hannah’s challenge was promoted each week in a series of advertisements donated by Cycle News. Each week, new names were added, including pioneers and new champions of the motocross market and other generous fans of Magoo.
“It’s awesome that so many fine folks and companies found a way to help make this happen for our friend Magoo,” said Hannah. “I look forward to seeing Danny at the races in his new rig. Maybe he’ll take me for a hot lap,” Hannah joked. “The van turned out great!” adds Lackey. “It is so cool, I think I need one of these rigs for myself.”
These funds will now be used to purchase and outfit a new special needs Sprinter van for Danny Magoo Chandler winner of all four motos of the 1982 Motocross and Trophee des Nations. The van will be outfitted with the newest living equipment and gear to allow Danny to be on the road teaching his riding and safety clinics around the country. The goal is to have the vehicle ready by the Hangtown Motocross National in late May.
Although Hannah’s challenge has been met, there is still funds needed to help pay for insurance, maintenance and other costs related to the vehicle. Also, ongoing signage and branding opportunities on the van will be available for interested companies who would like to associate their brand with Danny Magoo Chandler and his safety clinics.
For more information contact: Brad & Lori Lackey E-Mail: BradLackey@comcast.net
To watch Brad Lackey’s emotional video and learn more about the Danny Chandler Van Fund or make another type of donation for the project visit: www.LegendsAndHeroesTour.org or www.BradLackey.com.
Thanks to all who answered the challenge:
Terri & Bob “Hurricane” Hannah
Terry Knott
Robin & Bob Fox
Bruce Lockwood
Glen Helen Raceway Park
Cheryl & Mark “The Bomber” Barnett
Linda & “Jammin’ Jimmy” Weinert
Todd Huffman & Don Hoffman, PDM TV
Jason Lawrence
Tom Reese/Springfield Armory
Hi-Torque Publications
Travis Pastrana
Ace Burt/Professional Contract Services
Ken Boyko/Cobra Engineering
Geoff & Josie Fox
Alpinestars/Gabriele Mazzarolo
RIDERS F1RST/ONE Industries/David Bailey

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