Minardi auctions passenger rides
Minardi boss Paul Stoddart has decided to spice up his auction of Formula 1 cars and equipment which kicked off today (Wednesday) with Minardi two-seater passenger rides also going under the hammer
The Minardi auction, which is believed to be the biggest in the sport's history, has had to be extended to four days because of the huge number of items that have been put up for sale. Now interest is set to soar with the Aussie's latest offer.
At 1400 GMT each day Stodddart will auction the ride with the highest bidder in each case traveling to Italy next week aboard a private European Aviation flight, and receive a ride around the Autodromo Santamonica, at Misano, where the Minardi F1 Team is taking part in a scheduled test.
On the eve of the auction, Stoddart commented: "In true Minardi tradition, in the course of the auction, we're offering participants the chance to bid each day for the ride of a lifetime in a Minardi F1x2 car, the proceeds from which will benefit two very worthwhile charities.
"The world record for one of these rides is $275,000, and although the rides being auctioned here at Ledbury are totally unreserved in terms of price, I'm sure the generosity of those attending will ensure excellent donations are made to both the Children in Need and the National Air Ambulance."
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