Rossi among top five most paid athletes
Who says motorcycle racing isn't a paying career? The recent figures from Sports Illustrated reveal that MotoGP star, Valentino Rossi is the fifth most paid athlete in the world. His earnings stand at a staggering US$ 3,50,00,000 or 170 crore rupees per annum!
This amount includes salary, bonuses, endorsement incomes and appearance fees. Rossi was placed seventh last year but improved his standing this time and shares the fifth position with F1 champ Fernando Alonso. Just to make our readers understand how much he earns, the Italian MotoGP rider's yearly earnings can fetch him more than 2000 brand new 2009 Yamaha R1s.
[Via: BIKE]
Bike India & NDTV PROFIT Bike Awards …
The title of Bike of the Year 2009 is up for grabs. The award ceremony is jointly conducted by Bike India and NDTV each year. The winner will be announced on 20th February and the event will be telecast for audiences across India on NDTV PROFIT.
And this year the contenders for the throne are Hero Honda Passion Pro, Yamaha FZ-16, TVS Flame, Bajaj Discover 135, and Honda CBF Stunner. The strong line-up of contenders will give the jury a tough time in choosing the Bike of the Year 2009.
Now even 'YOU' can play the role of a jury member and vote for your choice of 'Bike of the year'. The bike with the highest number of votes will be crowned The CNB Viewers Choice Awards. One lucky voter will also win the coveted CNB Viewers Choice Bike of the Year.
[Via: BIKE]
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