It turns out that nine-time World champion Valentino Rossi has been saving memorabilia from his racing career, including his long association with Dainese and AGV. Dainese helped Rossi produce a four-part video series in which Valentino discusses his career and the memorabilia in his private museum. Here is a brief introduction from Dainese, followed by the four videos:
Inside the Doctor’s hidden archive
We have been to a secret location, somewhere no one has gone before. One secret room contains the whole story of one of the greatest legends in the history of the sport. Valentino Rossi has shown us suits, helmets, boots and, above all, stories and experiences stretching back more than 25 years, from a career at the apex of world motorcycle racing.
Exclusively for Dainese, here are four episodes that will take you into this magic, unexplored place, unknown even to those working most closely with the Doctor. Discover it with us.
THE SECRET ARCHIVE – EP. 01: A room in which no one has ever been, an incredible story contained in one unique place. Welcome to Vale’s secret archive.
INSIDE THE DOCTOR – EP. 02: Vale tells us anecdotes, about people, challenges and friendships. Come inside a secret room, inside the personal story of a champion.
A KNIGHT’S ARMOR – EP. 03: From first to last. A rider’s suit is like a knight’s armor. Vale’s suits have a unique story.
VALE’S HELMETS – EP. 04: The Doctor’s most iconic racing gear. Designs that have made history, with never-before-seen graphics, to celebrate a champion.
Is it just me, or does it sound like he’s speaking Italian ? Without subtitles, sadly I’m lost.
Of course, of course, he speaks Italiano.
Thanks for trying to find something to fill the terrible space, March and no racing after 3 months of waiting
Me too!!!! SOOOOO DISAPPOINTED NICKY HAYDEN WON THAT RACE, BUT SEEING HOW HE PASSED AWAY A LITTLE TOO EARLY…IM FINE WITH IT. Little tid bit…someone in Valentino’s crew left his helmet in the hotel the morning of the race. Val took a scooter…in his leathers….back to the hotel to fetch it…race security REFUSED to believe he was who he was when he tried to get back in because he didnt have his credentials hanging around his neck…he pulled onto the starting grid with less than 1 minute before the start of the race….TRUE STORY
I sure hope that he had those suits cleaned before he put them in that case. Can you imagine the smell????
I’ll watch these later, but its like Emelda Marcos’s shoes, I know he’s rich, he’s famous, I’m not. I worked hard and barely scratched out a life, and never was rich. Now, struggling in retirement, he’s filthy rich, and has ten lifetimes of extra stuff he’ll never use again. Its in your face, and ten lifetimes of it. Arg… not complaining, might as well take a tour of Trump palace. how much is too much.
Could you be his man servant who has to polish the Cups and Trophies, clean and sanitize the leathers and polish the boots and helmets?
You poor fellow, your workload is now finally done.
No, I’m just some dummy who came to Caifornia in 70, and worked all my life. Happy to have a least some retirement now.
It’s likely he didn’t pay for any of it. Sponsors. It’s part of the perks of being the very best in the world at something.
I worked hard and am retired too. I wear a Vanson jacket (when the weather permits) I bought nearly twenty years ago.
bro needs a tan
And a cheeseburger! Or ten…
Very interesting. Valentino is a great guy. I saw him race in 2006 at Laguna Seca.
And this, my friends is why neon yellow cows are now extinct.
The dude’s got a serious hoarding problem. I really like the Bumble Bee leathers from 05′. I’d like to see his bike collection.
My wife has a crush on Val (as she calls him), I’m merely a fan. I hope he has another year left in him. Too bad he’s a lot skinnier than I. Love to have a couple suits!
Trying to cash in on merchandising. Sell you.
Great timing. I’ll watch one episode per day during quarantine. 👍
Also, I can give a tour by appointment of my secret museum. It’s located in my attic, basement, shed and the top shelf of my closet.
Been there, what about the ZRX 1400 R
Hey everybody. What your dream bike you are waiting for ???
Waiting on a 2021 Yamaha WR300X two-stroke and a YZ350FX.
Thank you Dirck to change our mind today.
Now if you can find the secret room of the future 2021 GPZ 900R…
Somehow, I’m not in the mood to oogle his historical gear right now. I’ll save this and come back to it later.