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HELPING OUT BAKER
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he Class of '79 and Friends,
American Flat Track's Official
Charity Partner, has established
a medical fund for Indian Motor-
cycle factory rider Brad Baker,
who was injured during practice
for the Summer X Games flat
track competition on July 22.
Donations for Baker's hospi-
talization and care can be made
electronically on the Class of
'79's website. Fans can donate
via check, too; make checks
payable to Class of '79, indicate
that your donation is for Brad
Baker, and mail to 3989 Spring-
er Lane, Springfield, IL 62711.
Funds raised will be used
to cover expenses above and
beyond medical insurance and
support provided by Indian
Motorcycle, his sponsors and
existing additional support.
Memorabilia of all sorts is be-
ing donated by fellow racers and
being produced especially for
this effort. Reigning AFT Twins
champion Jared Mees has
funded the production of special-
edition Brad Baker number plates
(designed by Tim Handrich at
Pro Plates) that will be available
online or at AFT's upcoming races
at the Class of '79 charity booth.
Specially designed T-shirts are
also being produced and will be
available online and at AFT races.
There's more to come, too.
"Brad Baker has been our
greatest supporter since the
day we met," said Class of '79's
Charlie Roberts. "He's traveled
out of his way to make personal
appearances on behalf of the
Rookie Class of '79 and Friends,
attends charity functions, after
parties, meet and greets, auto-
graph signings etc. He has do-
nated memorabilia continuously
for years. Most recently, Brad
stood up at the riders' meeting
at Lima, Ohio and shared his
passion for the charity with the
entire paddock, explaining how
it works, and how riders receive
100% of the donations made. He
is a true champion, a great man,
and we love him with all that we
are. We will work tirelessly to
ensure that he and his family
have what they need during this
challenging time."
American Flat Track urges you
to help the cause and donate to
the Brad Baker fund. The Class
of '79 has helped—and contin-
ues to help—a number of injured
riders, including Sandriana
Shipman, Brandon Price, Parker
Norris and many others over the
years. Please give what you can
and help relieve the burden on
these riders and their families.
The Rookie Class of '79 and
Friends is a 501(c)(3) charity,
and all donations are tax-de-
ductible. CN
The Class of '79 and
Friends, American
Flat Track's Official
Charity Partner, has
established a medical
fund for Indian
Motorcycle factory
rider Brad Baker.
