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Bobby Sharp Family Benefit Auction

Crestwood, KY (6/6/2007) - On Sunday June 3rd, 2007 the ATV racing family lost a friend. Bobby Sharp (41) was a husband, a father, a hard worker and the pillar in a racing family. Bobby was taken ill less than a year ago with a form of leukemia. He battled it with pride and as much dignity as his frail body would allow. Bobby’s humble and proud nature never allowed him to let his guard down. Bobby would never want people to worry about him, but rather his family. It was very rare that Bobby complained. He was quick to offer his thoughts but rarely let onto his pain.

#21 Noah Sharp
Bobby leaves behind his loving wife of 20 years and two young children – Hannah (10) and Noah (8). Both kids race at MX events including the GNC and WPSA races. They have raced a national series consistently for years and Bobby made sure they got to practice all winter long in some way. Hannah and Noah, like many kids, viewed their father as Superman. The last year has been extremely tough on them, and although Bobby was forced to bed or hospitals much of the time he made sure his kids got to race as much as possible. It proved beyond a doubt several things: his love of the sport, his conviction to fatherly duties and his awareness that the kids needed things to feel ‘normal’ in a very serious and troubling time.

All will miss Bobby and although he would never ask for himself, he would always hope the extended racing family would help his family now. And that is exactly what the goal is.

#20 Hanna Sharp

The 2006 Daniel Boone WPSA is the last race Bobby attended before doctors discovered his illness and it’s only fitting that it’s the location to start the healing process for the entire racing family. To help facilitate that process Carrie Auchter of Earlywine Racing & Chuck DeBault of ATV Exposed Magazine are coordinating a benefit auction to be held at the 2007 WPSA race in London, KY. With help from many of the industries vendors, friends and family there will be a lot of great items to bid on and 100% of all the proceeds will be handed to the Sharp Family.

Many items have already been donated from Rath Racing, Doug Gust, Team Suzuki, Joe & Heather Byrd, PowerMadd, DeBault Photography, Premis Industries, Tire Balls, Gear Racewear, Outerwears, Spider Grips, Houser Racing and much more is expected.

Please come and bid, everything helps. The Sharps will need help, and family helps each other. Let’s show the world once again why ATV racing is a TRUE family sport.

If you wish to donate items to be auctioned please feel free, again, everything helps.

Contact:
513-470-7074
sharpauction@atvstars.com

Or send items that will arrive on or before June 13th, 2007 to:
Sharp Auction
C/o Carrie Auchter / Earlywine Racing
4248 Walton Pike
Dover, KY 41034

 

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