Valentino Rossi turns 46 – Dainese Group reveal limited edition pieces
The Doctor turns 46 and the Dainese Group have celebrated the iconic milestone by releasing 46 limited edition pieces.
Valentino Rossi, arguably one of the most iconic figures in world championship motorcycle racing of the modern age – carried the number 46 through his entire career. Despite the option to switch otherwise, with all of the 9x world championship titles under his belt. He felt the 46 was his lucky charm. This, is why his 46th birthday is such an iconic milestone.
A career in numbers…
A career spanning 26 years, 9 World Championship victories, 7 World Championship triumphs in the premier class (500 and MotoGP™), 432 Grand Prix raced, 372 races in the premier class, 115 World Championship Grand successes in all classes, an unprecedented record of 89 victories in the premier class, 235 World Championship podiums in all classes, 199 podiums in the premier class.
Dainese Group – which has been supporting Valentino with the Dainese and AGV brands since the beginning of his legendary journey – designed a limited-edition Soleluna Vale46 Anniversario kit. Featuring elements that made Valentino Rossi’s style legendary and hyper-exclusive, precious gold-leaf details. Iconic for the 46th birthday of Valentino Rossi.
The limited edition kit, which comes with a collector’s display case, include:
- Dainese Demone GP D-air® 3x suit in kangaroo leather
- Pista GP RR helmet – part of the most evolved equipment of MotoGP™ riders, in Valentino Rossi’s custom sizes.
In addition, the Pista boasts a black and carbon base with unique gold-leaf details as well as Valentino’s unmissable fluorescent yellow hue. Only 46 numbered pieces of this exclusive collector’s helmet-and-suit combination will be made and sold. They’ll be signed by Valentino Rossi with a certificate of authenticity, in limited batches throughout the year.
The suit with number 01/46 and featuring even more exclusive added details will be auctioned off to support a charitable cause chosen by Dainese and Valentino. Further details will be released in a dedicated communication.
Happy Birthday, Vale!