The winter months are long and empty for MotoGP fans but the pre-season testing is over and the first race in Qatar is upon us. From this weekend until November 8, fans will pack into 18 circuits a...
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Ductalk: What's Up In The World Of Ducati
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The winter months are long and empty for MotoGP fans but the pre-season testing is over and the first race in Qatar is upon us. From this weekend until November 8, fans will pack into 18 circuits a...
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Within the rough and tumble microcosm of motorcycle racing, MotoGP rules the roost with its astronomical budgets and Formula 1-like levels of bespoke engineering. But if you want to see knee-to-knee competition on relatable motorcycles that have more in common with street legal sport bikes than the prototype monsters of the top rung series, you’ll want World Superbike…
Lots of interesting stuff here...
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This is the analysis of the #PistaGP helmet after the crash of Valentino Rossi VR46 Official in the #Aragon GP. The helmet hit the ground first, and the rear tyre of the M1 at high speed.
For the full report and crash data click HERE
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Win the jumpsuit worn by Andrea Dovizioso for the Indianapolis MotoGP on Augyst 10th 2014, autographed by Andrea himself and Valentino Rossi!
The jumpsuit worn by Andrea Dovizioso for the Indianapolis MotoGP on Augyst 10th 2014, autographed by Andrea himself and Valentino Rossi!
About the suit:
During the first laps of the race there was a jostle between Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi, because he surpassed Andrea a little too aggressively, and the wheel of the bike left a mark on the jumpsuit! Valentino immediately apologized and Andrea passed it off as a simple moment of contact during the race.
His statements following the heated race
“I can’t complain about the first fifteen laps” says the Forli racer “the first six were even exciting I was in front of Vale at some points, although I think that he wasn’t pushing his limits at that time, but I couldn’t overtake him because if I did we would’ve touched, however the Yamaha is able complete better curves. We would’ve touched. No, more like: I would’ve been in him”.
He did it in his place…
"Yes, first I felt a hit on my left knee, then the pressure continued on my thigh, until the point where the wheel reached my shoulder. You can say I kept him on the track, but I don’t want polemics: it was a simple contact during the race. I haven’t spoken to Valentino yet, but Ive been told he apologized on TV”.
Your chance to own "the" suit with Rossi's tire track on it. What a great conversation piece for a great cause.
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After twenty years experiences in running precariously looking for an elusive limit, stop does not necessarily mean to cut ties with the past. Simply, it is an opportunity to interpret it in a different perspective. Like when you browse a photo album forgotten on a dusty shelf for some time. The colors of the images seem different, perhaps emerge details of which had not been noticed, but the outlines remain unchanged and well defined.
Read more: SBK, Carlos Checa, quel che resta del giorno http://www.gpone.com/en/2014090714699/Carlos-Checa-quel-che-resta-del-giorno.html#ixzz3Cr6DQxda
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Best interview with Carlos Checa I have seen in ages. In Italian but Google goes a pretty good job with just an auto translate
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Any day that starts with a ride with a couple hundred buddies blowing thru stop lights can't be bad...
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I am trying to get some extra Island parking passes. If you need one contact me directly...
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What are you waiting for? Only 8 days until 2014 Indy MotoGP!!!!
Ducati Winchester/Duc Pond Motosports for the second year have a Gasoline Alley Suite and Hotel for the 2014 Indy MotoGP. This offer is open to any MotoGP fan that prefers to enjoy The 2014 Indy MotoGP in style and comfort.
Your ticket buys three days in the Ducati Winchester paddock suite directly above the MotoGP team garage "boxes" with paddock passes, breakfast, lunch, snacks & drinks…
Then, relax with us for two nights in our hotel with a wonderful restaurant and bar….less than ten minutes from the Speedway.
Just a few spots left…reserve today…call Ducati Winchester/Duc Pond Motosports @ 540-667-3498 or email ducpondmoto@verizon.net
See you there!
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What are you waiting for? Only 8 days until 2014 Indy MotoGP!!!!
Ducati Winchester/Duc Pond Motosports for the second year have a Gasoline Alley Suite and Hotel for the 2014 Indy MotoGP. This offer is open to any MotoGP fan that prefers to enjoy The 2014 Indy MotoGP in style and comfort.
Your ticket buys three days in the Ducati Winchester paddock suite directly above the MotoGP team garage "boxes" with paddock passes, breakfast, lunch, snacks & drinks…
Then, relax with us for two nights in our hotel with a wonderful restaurant and bar….less than ten minutes from the Speedway.
Just a few spots left…reserve today…call Ducati Winchester/Duc Pond Motosports @ 540-667-3498 or email ducpondmoto@verizon.net
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When Ducati's Were Red. Laguna Seca Ducati Island Turns 19
By Vicki Smith
Near as I can figure, Ducati Island Laguna Seca turns 19 this year so when I found these old photos I thought they were worth sharing. There is, of course, a back story:
That little piece of land now known world wide as Ducati Island was originally under contract to another company. We heard a rumor the space might come available so my business partners and I made a deal with the track and rented it on a multi-year contract. The inspiration? ...
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Working on the Ducati Bike show and sound contest for this years Island now. For a look at last years Laguna Seca Ducati Island on www.Ducatiphotos.com, click HERE
Have an entry/questions? contact me directly.
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MotoGP ace Cal Crutchlow won the latest round of the Black Grace Cowley-sponsored Isle of Man Cycling League on Sunday.
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Red Snake = a blast across town with police smoothing the way and all you can hear is Ducati's!
Not Ducati specific but pretty interesting if you attend races in person where you find yourself info starved and unable to post anything to the web.