2010 should be the year for the Pregnomaxy prototype jointly developed by Team Pregnocorse and prestigious companies in the field. Made of aluminum alloys and carbon, with a weight around 150 kg, powered by a Ducati 1098S to deal adequately superbike trophies and cups in the Open category. The pregnomaxy has already enjoyed great success at the Expo-tech Modena.

Luca Pregnolato: these days we have an engine displacement of 1168 cc and two valves to prove the assault on the Italian Championship Supertwins. (Cup IMF) All with the commitment of Luca Pregnolato group instructors, ADR International Safety School, with David Capirossi, Fausto Ricci, Ketty Chiavegato and Andrea Maida.

The first tests are expected in mid-March at the Adria International Raceway, with which the team Pregnocorse will also collaborate in 2010. “In times of economic crisis”, concludes Luca Pregnolato, “I would like to thank all the sponsors who have and continue to support the work of the team and especially the bike club Porto Viro, which since 2009 became a partner of Team”.

The famous Ducati riding school is back for 2010! Buy your course now.
Ever dream of riding on a world-class track with instruction from world-class riders? Stop dreaming and sign up for DRE 2010! Imagine yourself on a Ducati at tracks used by the best in MotoGP and SBK. Add to that dream the focused instruction given by the best teachers, including active racers and champions from the past and present and you’ll not only be riding one of Italy’s classic race circuits, but you’ll also do it in a safe, controlled and enjoyable environment.

DRE is an international event made special by people just like you: People who are passionate about the ride, people who want to indulge in the full Ducati experience. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to improve your skills, or taking your racing to the next level, there’s a DRE course that’s perfect for you.

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On Thursday it’s music in the Ducati Café. Each week under the artistic direction of Riccardo Manenti major Italian and international artists. Music and kitchen, two passions together one Thursday in a magical atmosphere.

“March 11 – RAFFAELLA Siniscalchi LIVE”

… the music that makes the creations of Chef Giuseppe De Rosa even more delicious!

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italiano.

Ducshop Racing had a successful, though turbulent, debut at this weekend’s 200 AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike race at Daytona International Speedway. Taylor Knapp replaced an injured Jake Holden and with little more than 30 minutes of practice time finished ninth while Italian rider Dario Marchetti brought the second Ducshop 848 home in 18th place.

The team looked promising during the first practice session with Holden running consistent 51s in practice, which would have placed him with the race front runners but he was forced from contention after crashing and breaking his thumb in Friday morning’s practice. Fortunately the Ducshop team was able to repair the damaged 848 and recruit Taylor Knapp for the race. With just 14 laps of qualifying Knapp was poled 22nd while Marchetti held his own in 31st.

With so little time to set up the unfamiliar bike, and sporting an injured neck after a tumble competing in Roebling Road’s CCS race two weeks ago, Knapp started the 57-lap race well, working his way from the sixth row to compete in a three-way battle for eighth place finally finishing ninth. Marchetti, having taken two second place finishes in the AHRMA Sounds of Thunder and Battle of the Twins races the week before, ran a strong and steady 18th.

Ducshop Racing would like to thank their sponsors: gBehavior, Leo Vince, Yoyodyne, Microtec, Sharkskinz, Ducati NA, Operation Home Front, Öhlins USA, DrippinWet Graphics and Touring Sport Ducati. And the team: Frank Shockley, Richard Boyd, Zach Southard, Matt Sage, Lewis Guthrie, Tim Robinson and Brian Stokes.

1. Jake Zemke (Suz GSX-R1000), 15 laps
2. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), -0.009 second
3. Ben Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), -0.081
4. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), -0.212
5. Larry Pegram (Duc 1098R), -0.858
6. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R1), -1.838 seconds
7. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R1000), -22.383, ran off track twice
8. Brett McCormick (Suz GSX-R1000), -29.235
9. David Anthony (Suz GSX-R1000), -34.124
10. Taylor Knapp (Suz GSX-R1000), -34.404
11. Jeffrey Tigert (Hon CBR1000RR), -46.244
12. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), -46.486
13. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R1000), -48.176
14. Eric Haugo (Suz GSX-R1000), -78.778
15. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), -78.890
16. Chris Clark (Yam YZF-R1), -79.303
17. Johnny Rock Page (Suz GSX-R1000), -80.553
18. Trent Gibson (Suz GSX-R1000), -86.921
19. Eric Pinson (BMW S1000 RR), -88.530
20. Skip Salenius (Suz GSX-R1000), -110.336
21. John Hopkins (Suz GSX-R1000), -9 laps, DNF, mechanical
22. Shawn Higbee (Duc 1098R), -13 laps, DNF, crash
23. Barrett Long (Duc 1098R), -14 laps, DNF, mechanical

1. Jake Zemke (Suzuki)
2. Tommy Hayden (Suzuki) +0.238
3. Larry Pegram (Ducati) +0.259
4. Aaron Yates (Suzuki) +0.291
5. Blake Young (Suzuki) +0.307
6. Chris Ulrich (Suzuki) +27.398
7. Taylor Knapp (Suzuki) +27.43
8. Shawn Higbee (Ducati) +1 lap
9. Shane Narbonne (Suzuki) +9.078
10. Barrett Long (Ducati) +16.377
11. Chris Clark (Yamaha) +16.427
12. Eric Haugo (Suzuki) +16.989
13. Josh Hayes (Yamaha) +01:14.2
14. Johnny Rock Page (Suzuki) +01:23.2
15. Eric Pinson (BMW) +01:43.2
16. Trent Gibson (Suzuki) +01:43.3
17. Skip Salenius (Suzuki) +1 lap
18. Ben Bostrom (Yamaha)
19. Jeffrey Tigert (Honda) +6 laps
20. Brett McCormick (Suzuki) +10 laps
21. David Anthony (Suzuki) +14 laps
22. Scott Jensen (Suzuki)

Celebrate Daytona Bike Week with Ducati! Join us at our NEW destination dealership in Daytona, Ducati Motorcycles of Daytona. Starting today come by and grab an espresso at the Ducati Caffé, see the Ducati Art exposition, and check out the North American showroom debut of the Hypermotard EVO SP, 1198 S Corse Special Edition and 848 Dark.
The Ducati Multistrada 1200 S is coming to town! Stay tuned for updates on the Daytona Bike Week arrival of the highly anticipated Ducati Multistrada 1200 S.

On Friday March 5th join us at Ocean Deck to help kick off the 2010 season.

To wrap the week up Larry Pegram and the Team Foremost Pegram Racing Ducati will be on hand at the dealership on Saturday March 6th at 1 pm signing autographs. You don’t want to miss this!
For more information, Please contact:

www.ducaticyclesdaytona.com