Webber to appear at Rodney Crick Tribute night
Crick, who passed away in May, was a close friend of Australia's Formula 1 ace, and is making a special one-off diversion from his schedule following the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix to attend the Sydney function, which will be held at the Campbelltown Catholic Club on Friday, September 27.
"Rodney was a special mate of mine for a long time and I was shattered when I heard the news of his passing," said Webber. "This night will be about celebrating his life as a great bloke and terrific racer.
"The idea is to raise as much money as possible for Rodney's family and have a couple of beers in his memory.
"The motoring and motorsport community is one of the most generous I know, but when it comes to one of our own it is important we go that extra yard."
The tribute night, with tickets at $125 each, will feature a three-course meal, special guests and entertainment. The evening will also feature a fundraising auction, with the top item being a return trip for two to the 2013 US Grand Prix in Austin Texas (November 15-17) - including economy airfares, accommodation and grandstand tickets.
Webber's father, Allan will personally escort the winners on 45-minute tours of the Red Bull Racing pits to meet Mark on both the Friday and Saturday of the race meeting - which will be Mark's penultimate Grand Prix appearance before his farewell in Brazil the following weekend.
Other auction items include a ride in a two-seater sprintcar, rides in a Red Bull V8 Supercar and a list of other rare items from the world of motorsport and sport in general.
The night, which will involve Network 10 motorsport personality, Greg Rust, as MC, has also been supported by leading motorsport website Speedcafe.com which has donated all the marketing support for the night and will actively play a role in selling the 530 tickets available.
The tribute night has been arranged by a group of Crick's friends and associates, including well-known Sydney road safety expert, Ian Luff.
"People have come out of the woodwork in support of this night - Rodney had so many friends in so many areas of his life," said Luff.
"We are hoping the early response indicates that the night will be a sellout and that we can raise a serious amount of money for Lisa and the kids.
"Obviously the support of Mark (Webber) is a tremendous bonus and he has been amazingly generous with his time and the donation of such a great prize for the auction.
"Now all we need is for people to lock away the date, get a table of good friends together and then open up their wallets for a fantastic cause."
Friends and fans of the multiple Supertruck champion will also have the chance to make direct donations through a specially-structured bank account - see below for details.
EVENT INFORMATION:
Rodney Crick Tribute
Date: Friday, September 27, 2013
Time: Doors open 7pm - late
Where: Campbelltown Catholic Club - 22-22 Camden Road, Campbelltown, NSW
Cost: $125
On-line: http://www.thecube.net.au/EventDetail.php?ID=338 or via Campbelltown Catholic Club (02) 4625 0000.
Inclusions: Three-course meal, beer, wine, soft drink
Entertainment: Leading band SCHLAM
Special Guests: Mark Webber and more
Master of Ceremonies: Greg Rust Network Ten
Tribute Auction Items: Return trip for 2 to 2013 US Formula 1 Grand Prix including flights, accommodation and tickets (November 15-17).
TICKETS:
Tickets are now on sale today through http://www.thecube.net.au/EventDetail.php?ID=338
ACCOMMODATION:
Special Accommodation Packages are available at Rydges Hotel Campbelltown, starting from $159 per room (including Breakfast). To book a Package, please contact Rydges Campbelltown direct on (02) 4645 0500.
DONATIONS:
Rodney Crick Tribute Fundraiser - BSB: 802-388; Account: 80460
