Valentino Rossi was thrilled with the result of the motocross event he arranged in Cavallara on Sunday, over 10,000 spectators aided in making the day successful.

The event, titled ‘motocross dei Campioni, 30 anni dopo’, was claimed by Andrea Dovizioso, with other Italian racers such as Marco Melandri, Loris Capirossi, Marco Simoncelli and Mattia Pasini, also the 125cc World Champion Julián Simón and prior 500cc title holder Kevin Schwantz participated.

Organised by the 2009 MotoGP World Hero to raise funds and awareness for a children’s hospital located in Pesaro that aid leukaemia sufferers, Rossi was extremley please with the result in numbers.

“This was important because it was a charity event for children. We are thrilled by the response, and it is exciting to see all these people here in Cavallara. It’s also nice to compete with the other riders!” explains Rossi. “I thank all the riders who wanted to come. I think it was a good show and we’ve been fortunate this year because it didn’t rain, so we’ve all thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Revealing his plans for the rest of the month, Rossi adds, “I will still race. Later this month I’ll participate in the Monza Rally, in a Ford, and the week after I’ll be at the Bologna Motorshow, also with a Ford. After that, I’ll have a holiday, and I’ll go skiing!”