Triumph Moto2 crank sells for £3k in Day of Champions auction

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A crankshaft assembly from Triumph’s Moto2TM engine has sold for £3,000 at the 2024 Day of Champions Auction. The race-winning engine was ridden by Joe Roberts from OnlyFans American Racing Team. All proceeds will be donated to Wheels for Life, the official charity partner of MotoGP.

The special crankshaft assembly from a Moto2race-winning Triumph engine was donated by Triumph Motorcycles as part of the 2024 Day of Champions Auction. 

 The crankshaft assembly was from a Moto2 engine, ridden to victory by Joe Roberts, American Racing Team in the Moto2 race at Gran Premio D’Italia Brembo, Mugello, on 2 June 2024.

It sold at auction for £3,000, all proceeds were donated to Wheels for Life – the official charity partner of MotoGP. Wheels for Life aims to ensure healthcare reaches those who need it most in remote parts of Africa through the support of the motorcycling community. 

 The Day of Champions Auction is an annual event as part of the British Grand Prix where racing stars come together to bid on unique memorabilia to support Wheels for Life. 

 Joe Roberts, American Racing Team Rider said, “This crankshaft is so special to me, I was seriously considering putting a bid on it myself. Instead, we settled for an autograph and some of my favourite memories of that race! 

 “I’m overwhelmed by the interest and it’s surreal to know that the proceeds of this auction will go directly to the good work that Wheels for Life do”.  The crankshaft features Joe Roberts’ signature, a bespoke plaque and certificate of authentication from Triumph and will be handed to the auction winner at Triumph’s Factory Visitor Experience in Hinckley, Leicestershire.