The story of Cook Neilson, Phil Schilling and their epic 1977 Daytona 200-winning Ducati, nicknamed Old Blue.
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The story of Cook Neilson, Phil Schilling and their epic 1977 Daytona 200-winning Ducati, nicknamed Old Blue.
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This is the second of series of articles Cook Neilson wrote about road racing, this one set in Southern California in the early 1970s. The article originally appeared in the April 1974 issue of Cycle magazine. Oddly, I found two pairs of lines transposed, creating a couple of sentences that made no sense. I took…
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Ducati engineer Fabio Taglioni drew the design that would turn the tide from the single-cylinder Desmodromic engine to the L-twin Desmodromic configuration.
Want to see a real piece of history? Click here for a priceless piece of video - Cook Neilson on Old Blue at Laguna Seca
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This time of year there are a lot of “2012 Top Ten” lists and that got us thinking, what was the most significant thing that happened in the world of Ducati in 2012? Was it Rossi leaving? Audi buying? New models? All important and going forward these things will have a big impact on 2013 and beyond. But standing here, in 2012, looking back, it had to be Cook’s Last Ride…
If you follow Ducati.net you know we are students of the history of the Ducati brand. There is no more important piece of American Ducati history than the Daytona Superbike win of Cook Neilson and Phil Schilling in 1977....
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My 8mm film footage of the 1977 Formula 750 and heavyweight production races at Laguna Seca racetrack in Monterey Ca. Shots of Kenny Roberts on the track and his pit. Gary Nixon sleeping in his pit. and good shots of Cook Neilson and his famous Ducati racer, and of course a crash in the corkscrew. Music by John Mayall
Almost no video footage remains of Cook Neilson, Phil Schilling and the famos Ducati racer Old Blue so this is a classic and priceless short film of Ducati history
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For all his accomplishments, Phil Schilling was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame last year. Those that knew him thought it was truly overdue. After all, few had contributed more to motorcycling in so many diverse ways and for close to two decades he set the gold standard for motorcycle journalism during a time when magazines had the power and there was no internet, no blogging, no self appointed experts. In the process he, and his friend and co-worker, Cook Neilson put Ducati on the map in America with Cycle magazines Racer Road series and that famous perfect day when Cook, Phil and the California Hot Rod 750 Super Sport known as “Old Blue” kicked the competition to the curb and left Cook on the top step of the podium at Daytona in ’77.
Yep, Phil Schilling did a lot of great things for motorcycling and especially for Ducati, but for me the greatest thing he did was tell a story about a Ducati with a funny front brake and the effect it had on him. It was called “A Satisfied Mind” and it was (and remains so 40 years later) the best motorcycle story ever published. To read the rest of this story and for the links to Phil Schilling's original story "A Satisfied Mind" click here
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May 24, 2012 - Winchendon, MA – AMA Superbike star, Eric Bostrom, and Ducati Icon and Hall of Fame member, Cook Neilson, will join the Penguin Roadracing School’s staff for a special Ducati track day event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) on June 25, 2012. Students will have an opportunity to interact and learn from the special guests throughout the day as well as getting track time with Eric Bostrom who won the last AMA Superbike race held at NHMS.
Penguin is thrilled to have Eric Bostrom and Cook Neilson joining them for their special Ducati track day event. “The unique opportunity to learn from professionals like Eric and Cook, who successfully competed at such high levels of motorsport racing, is consistent with our rider training mission and with our goal of providing an enhanced track day experience,” said Eric Wood, President of the Penguin Roadracing School.
The multi-talented Eric Bostrom rode for Ducati in 2004 and 2005. His motorcycle career includes World and AMA Superbike competition as well as championships in Dirt Track, Supertwins, Formula Extreme and Supersport. He is currently chasing the Pro Mountain Bike Ultra-Endurance Tour (Pro UET) championship with support from Team Sho-air/Specialized. The grueling bicycle endurance series includes 50 mile to 12 hour races. Eric also races Cyclo Cross in the winter against his brother Ben. In addition to his competition career you can find riding impressions and articles written by Eric in current motorcycle magazines.
"I'm always excited to get to the track. Sharing the joy of buzzing around with other riders is impossible to beat or replace. On top of that, riding bikes is not only a fountain of youth, it's also a constant learning curve. I enjoy sitting in on a classes like the Penguin school for this reason." - Eric Bostrom
AMA and Ducati motorcycle Hall of Fame member, former motorcycle journalist, and Superbike Racer, Cook Nielson, will be featured in a lunch time Q & A that will be hosted by school founder, Jerry Wood. Jerry witnessed first-hand Cook’s celebrated 1977 Daytona Superbike victory on a Phil Schilling-tuned Ducati 750 Supersport as he was a fellow Daytona competitor. During his racing career, Neilson had thirty-eight starts and twenty wins on the Ducati 750SS.
The unique Ducati events are hosted by the Penguin Roadracing School in conjunction with participating Ducati dealers and supported by Ducati North America. The events are open to all motorcycle riders, regardless of brand. For more information and a list of participating dealers visit: http://www.penguinracing.com/pages/25_penguin_revs_with_ ... or call the Penguin School at (978) 400-8204.
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It took 24 years, almost a quarter century, but in March of 2011, Jason DiSalvo became the only man besides Cook Neilson to ever stand on the top step of the podium in a Daytona Superbike race by winning the Daytona 200 on a Ducati 848 EVO. Jason, a privateer, as was Neilson, did it with great riding, perseverance and a huge dose of luck no one can deny. He also did it with two motors. And on that day, Jason DiSalvo’s Ducati became one of the two most important Ducati’s in US racing history.
The next morning, over breakfast in a small B&B 20 miles west of the Daytona Speedway winners circle a group of enthusiasts were mulling over the whole incredible story....Read the whole story here: http://www.ducati.net/2012/04/the-retirement-it-deserves/
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Cook Neilson 31 Ducati Old Blue 750SS
Cook Neilson 31 Ducati "Old Blue" 750SS motorcycle drawing reproduction by motorbike artist Ernie Young
Artwork is reproduced onto heavy stock and measures 8x10, ready to be framed as is or matted first with a standard size mat board. I hope you enjoy viewing my work. Thank you- Ernie Young
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