KCBA - Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz - News Weather-July 5 Declared Valentino Rossi Day
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Valentino RossiMONTEREY, Calif. - Valentino Rossi was presented Sunday with a proclamation on behalf of Monterey County, declaring 5th July 'Valentino Rossi Day' from now on. The Mayor of Monterey County, Chuck Della Sala, came to the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit to present the eight-time World Champion with the honour.
At the same time Ken Lofink, President of SCRAMP (Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula) awarded Rossi the 'key' to the circuit.
"I want to thank the people of Monterey and the Laguna Seca track for these great honours! I love racing here and I have enjoyed it ever since we first came in 2005 so I am very proud to have this day named after me," Rossi said.
