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Ricky’s Hosts F1 Opener and benefit for Oakland Firefighters

Saturday night March 15th come join your fellow Formula One race fans at Ricky’s in San Leandro to watch the opening race of the 2008 Championship. The night will feature a silent auction to benefit the Oakland Firefighters Random Acts of Kindness program and starts at 7pm with live music from The HOO!

The silent auction will include High Performance Driving Experience gift certificates from the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), rare F1 photos from award winning international photographers, and a very hard to get “Grand Prix Guide.” These guides are the first thing that journalists get at the first race. They get one a year and must have F1 press accreditation to receive a copy. We will auction two of them. The guide contains thousands of F1 facts at your finger tips. The whole history of F1 is in this book and every year it gets revised. You might never get another chance to get one of these. A VERY RARE ITEM FOR THE PUBLIC!

The big event takes place 7pm Saturday March 15th at Ricky’s in San Leandro CA. Ricky’s was voted by Sports Illustrated as the #2 Sports Bar in the country. The race will be the featured event that night so many of the 60+ tv’s including the giant projector screen will be showing the Melbourne F1 race live on Speed TV. No cover charge for the race, and all ages are welcome. The bigger your group the earlier you should show up! Free wifi will be available for fans that want to follow the race on their laptops.

About Ricky’s phone: 510 352 0200 location: 15028 Hesperian Blvd. San Leandro CA

event webpage: http://www.rickys.com/calendar/f1.cfm

F1 style driving directions: http://www.rickys.com/calendar/f1_directions.cfm

AOL City Guide “… this is arguably the Bay’s best sports bar. Family-run since 1946, this place has the sports bar experience down pat. Even rabid fans get their fill with five giant screens, 10 satellite dishes and a whopping 65 televisions spread through several rooms. Rest assured that you’ll be able to watch whatever you want, whatever your sport of choice. You can while away some more hours at the pool tables and dartboards, graze on snacks of the wings-and-nachos variety or sit down for a full meal. Another plus: Kids are welcome at Ricky’s.”

About Oakland Firefighters Random Acts Of Kindness http://www.ofrandomacts.org/index.shtml

Oakland Firefighters Random Acts Of Kindness video http://www.ofrandomacts.org/video.shtml

This charity program has been created by dedicated firefighters from the City of Oakland, California, metro fire department who truly believe that we can make a difference in our community. As we respond into the homes of citizens we can observe up close the personal situations where people truly need a hand to live and succeed. We seek to plant positive seeds in our districts to the benefit of the whole community. We are a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity, with a simple aim to help fellow firefighters give something extra back to the communities they live in and care for.

About The HOO http://www.thehoo.us/index.cfm

The HOO are long time veterans of the Bay Area music scene. Over the years, the members have played in several different groups notably The Rubinoos, Earthquake, Psycotic Pineapple, Big Bang Beat, Mersey Beach, and Snakefinger. They are big time fans of Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, and Roger Daltrey collectively known to fans worldwide as the Who (naturally!). The HOO do their best to nail the spirit and the energy of the Who in their 1960s - early 70s prime. For several years now, they have played concerts building a hardcore following of Who fans. As the HOO Al, Steve, and John are having the time of their lives playing the music of the Who.

About National Auto Sport Association HPDE events http://www.nasaproracing.com/hpde/index.html

Drive your car on America’s most famous road courses! You have always wanted to know what “she could do”, but you know the streets and highways are not the place. NASA gives you and your car an easy, safe, and affordable way to get on the track! No speed limits, no pedestrians, but best of all-no tickets. The NASA HPDE provide you with an experienced racer to help guide you through the event, one on one, as you learn how to handle your car at the limit. You set your own goals and go as fast as you feel comfortable going. You can progress as far as you want, even get a competition license.

Silent Auction Items for the Oakland Firefighters Benefit F1 party this Saturday at Rickys in San Leandro CA
Free Admission
Live music at 7pm

more info at this link

High Performance Driving Experience gift certificates from the National Auto Sport Association (NASA)
Drive your car on America’s most famous road courses!
You have always wanted to know what “she could do”, but you know the streets and highways are not the place. NASA gives you and your car an easy, safe, and affordable way to get on the track! No speed limits, no pedestrians, but best of all-no tickets. The NASA HPDE provide you with an experienced racer to help guide you through the event, one on one, as you learn how to handle your car at the limit. You set your own goals and go as fast as you feel comfortable going. You can progress as far as you want, even get a competition license.

Rare F1 photos from award winning international photographers Terry Griffin and Paul-Henri Cahier this year’s winner at the 23rd annual Festival Automobile International for the most stunning photo of the year, for a shot he took in the rain-sodden Japanese GP at Mount Fuji.

A very hard to get “Grand Prix Guide”
These guides are the first thing that journalists get at the first race. They get one a year and must have F1 press accreditation to receive a copy. We will auction two of them. The guide contains thousands of F1 facts at your finger tips. The whole history of F1 is in this book and every year it gets revised. You might never get another chance to get one of these. A VERY RARE ITEM FOR THE PUBLIC!

Autocourse 2007-2008 Grand Prix Annual
This sumptuous book has detailed race-by-race vibrant features, comprehensive statistics, technical illustrations and the best photography in the sport. Since 1951 it has, quite simply, been the must-have publication for all serious Formula 1 fans.

2007 Year In Review DVD
The official review of an action-packed and controversial year, which saw the emergence of a new star, Lewis Hamilton, and a battle for the World Championship right down to the final round. Includes unseen footage, interviews and behind-the-scenes access.

Piloti Mulholland II shoes
The Mulholland II is the successor to the original Mulholland, which introduced Piloti’s Touring line. Constructed of suede and mesh, the low-cut MII upper is designed to fit wider feet and features our new Evolution version of our patented Roll Control bottom unit.

Piloti Protoltipo shoes
The low-cut Prototipo is the first Touring shoe to use the new Evolution bottom unit. The patented Roll Control heel Evolution concept features dual-density heel cushioning with an internal midsole, Phylon heel clip and our heel-&-toe reinforced lateral side of the right shoe.

Piloti Ingels Shoes
The Ingels is the first karting boot from Piloti. Its midcut design features the Evolution version of our patented Roll Controlâ„¢ heel, generous collar cushioning for ankle protection and a mesh vamp and tongue for cool comfort. Like all Piloti footwear, it can be worn all day.

Recaro Como Convertible child car seat
Nothing is more exciting than seeing your child grow. The all new RECARO Como Convertible enables you to relax, at least when it comes to driving. This front and rear facing child seat will fit into almost any car and features a large side protection shell with absorbing material that will provide added protection on side impact.

2008 Calendar Motorsport Memories Lost Tracks
From Aintree to Zandvoort, from the Green Hell at the 14.2-mile long Nurburgring to the California sunshine on the streets of Long Beach, this 16-month calendar is a trip down memory lane to tracks which were home to Formula 1 Grand Prix racing in an era gone by. Adelaide, Brands Hatch, Dijon-Prenois, Donington, Montjuich, Osterreichring, Paul Ricard and Watkins Glen.