Cycle News Staff | July 21, 2023
The Road 2 Recovery Foundation (R2R), the official charity of the Pro Motocross Championship, has announced the second wave of the historic Brian Barnes’ Moto Museum Collection Auction, which is slated to begin at 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT this Saturday, July 22, at MXLocker.com. This unprecedented auction will be held concurrently with Round 8 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the MotoSport.com Washougal National, where the majority of the items listed hold historical significance linked to the storied history of iconic Washougal MX Park and come with confirmed race-worn provenance.
The first auction was a monumental success, raising over $51,000 for R2R’s mission. The foundation extends its most profound gratitude for Barnes’ generosity, whose impactful donation will significantly enhance the support for injured professional athletes and provide essential funding for R2R’s mental health initiatives. The proceeds from this second round are earmarked to support the expansion of our mental health community grants that will provide no-cost mental health services to our California-based community and hopefully extend services into other states.
Connect to the R2R Brian Barnes’ Moto Museum Collection Auction here.
UPDATE from May 27, 2023
The Brian Barnes’ Moto Museum Collection Auction kicks off today at 9 a.m.
This is a press release from R2R…
Poway, Ca (May 22, 2023) – Road 2 Recovery (R2R) is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Brian Barnes’ Moto Museum Collection Auction kicks off today at 9 a.m. This unprecedented two-part Auction is set to make history with over 340 exceptional items up for grabs, ranging from race-worn and autographed jerseys of once-in-a-lifetime significance and even a few “buy it now” pieces for the casual fan or novice collector. The scale of this Auction is unparalleled, thanks to the exceptional generosity of Brian Barnes of Washougal MX, who has graciously donated his entire Moto Museum Collection to support R2R’s mission and contribute to the betterment of the motocross community.
Road 2 Recovery (R2R) is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Brian Barnes’ Moto Museum The Brian Barnes Moto Memorabilia Collection represents the single largest memorabilia donation to Road 2 Recovery in its history, making these Auctions groundbreaking events. Due to the sheer magnitude of the items available, the inventory is divided into two online auctions, both available exclusively on MXLocker.com. The first Auction begins today, May 27, and will run for seven days. The second launches on Saturday, July 22, coinciding with the Washougal MX National, and will feature items of historic significance linked to the iconic race track.
Brian Barnes, an iconic figure in professional motocross for over 40 years, is the benefactor behind this momentous event. His profound contributions to the sport as an event presenter, announcer, and assistant to the Washougal Track owners have left an indelible mark on motocross. “I would like to thank all of the individuals and riders who contributed to this collection over the years,” said Brian Barnes. “These auctioned items will assist injured riders and will be administered by Road 2 Recovery. Please give generously. Thanks, Brian”.
As part of honoring Brian’s contributions and the provenance of this exceptional collection, Road 2 Recovery is creating a digital Museum showcasing the Brian Barnes Moto Memorabilia Collection. This virtual showcase will launch on Road2Recovery.com starting Tuesday, May 30. Each item in the collection will be digitally displayed with detailed historical significance. For the first time, fans can view the collection online, learn about Brian’s enduring passion for the sport, and delve into the rich history of each piece in this remarkable collection.
Road 2 Recovery expresses deep gratitude for Brian Barnes’ astonishingly generous donation. This unprecedented contribution will significantly impact the support provided to injured athletes.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of motocross history. To review all the items and place your bids, go to MXLocker.com. It’s more than just an auction; it’s a chance to be part of the legacy!
For more information, visit https://road2recovery.com
