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Apr

Claudio Domenicali becomes successor to Gabriele Del Torchio as Ducati CEO

Posted by Vicki Smith at 8:31 am

Claudio Domenicali CEO Ducati Motor Holding

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “Gabriele Del Torchio has guided Ducati along a successful growth path in recent years.”
Successor, current General Manager Claudio Domenicali, has been at Ducati for 21 years

Bologna/Ingolstadt, April 18, 2013 – Claudio Domenicali, currently General Manager and Member of the Board of Directors at Ducati Motor Holding, has been named as the successor to CEO Gabriele Del Torchio, who will leave the company to take up new professional challenges.

Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding, praised the successful work of Gabriele Del Torchio, who has spent six years at the top of the premium brand: “Del Torchio guided Ducati out of an economically difficult phase, back to a successful growth path and to the top of the worldwide segment of premium performance motorcycles. For that achievement, we express our gratitude on behalf of all Audi and Ducati employees and wish him all the best in his future tasks.”

“I look back on six intensive, exciting and successful years,” commented Gabriele Del Torchio in response to Rupert Stadler’s best wishes in his farewell speech to the company. “It was an intense experience which will remain an unforgettable memory. I leave Ducati in the knowledge that I have helped to place the company on a path of growth and strength.”

The new Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, joined Ducati as a project leader in 1991. He had previously studied mechanical engineering at Università degli Studi di Bologna. After passing through various management positions, he was promoted to Managing Director of Ducati Corse in 1999. In 2005, he took over as R&D Director and in 2009 was appointed General Manager Operations and Product Development. In 2012, he was confirmed as a member of the newly formed Board of Directors after the sale of Ducati Motor Holding to AUDI AG.

“Domenicali knows Ducati and the motorcycle business more than anyone. He embodies continuity and Ducati’s values in an exceptional manner,” stated Audi CEO Stadler.

Apr

Austin: Red Bull MotoGP Day 1 – The view from space

Posted by Vicki Smith at 5:29 pm

Ducati Grandstand, like the view from space!

We’re here and it’s been a good day. Flights on time, even an upgrade on the long leg and the first friendly face we see when we get off the airplane is Nicky Hayden. The thumbs up in the photo, that for you.

A quick trip to the Circuit of the America’s leaves me with a few impressions. The first is the Ducati grandstands are incredible. The location is certain to make those that are sitting there very happy. It’s like the view from space.

And second, that there are some very happy land owners all around the circuit. I came in the back way and every lot with a trailer and a dirt driveway has a giant, brand new for sale realtor sign on it. One thing is for sure when you see the size and magnitude of CotA, it’s not the middle of nowhere, anymore.

More tomorrow.

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Vicki

Apr

New Ducati Pen Collection

Posted by Vicki Smith at 7:02 am

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Ducati and Giuliano Mazzuoli’s “3.6.5” sign new licensing agreement for branded pen collection

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy) 16 April 2013 – Building upon the success of the Museo Ducati pen collection, Ducati and Florence based company “3.6.5” have now unveiled a new Ducati Multiwriting collection consisting of high quality pens and small leather items inspired by the famous Italian manufacturer’s motorcycles.

Exclusively designed for Ducati by Giuliano Mazzuoli, the highly desirable pens are precisely milled from aluminium and finished in brushed chrome, red or black, recalling the colours of Ducati’s iconic motorcycles.

The top-of-the-range Multiwriting Quattro set contains four stylish pieces consisting of Easy Flow ballpoint, pencil, fountain pen, and ballpoint pen, while the Multiwriting Due consists of two pieces that makes the innovative offering convertible from fountain pen to Easy Flow and another version from Easy Flow to pencil and vice versa. Easy Flow, fountain pen and pencil versions are also available individually.

Also new from “3.6.5” for 2013, is the Ducati range of small leather items created in top quality leather in four distinct models consisting of a wallet with money clip, traditional wallet, credit card holder and coin purse complete with snap-hook. Hand-crafted by experts from the famous Florence leather school, these models are created with a luxurious feel and fragrance that further underline their exclusiveness. All pieces are produced in black leather with Ducati red leather inners and white stitching. These unique and original items create the perfect partnership of quality and innovation, appreciated values for Ducati connoisseurs.

The new collection of Ducati branded multi-functional pens and sophisticated hand-made leather items, reflect the style, elegance, quality and distinctive Italian design of Ducati’s iconic motorcycles. Available from April 2013 at specialist stores and the best stationery shops in Italy, France, Spain, Japan and the USA, the new collection will soon also be available from the shop section of the official Ducati website, Ducati.com

Apr

Austin GP – More special perks for Ducati owners!

Posted by Vicki Smith at 4:30 pm

Details for Ducati ticket package holders on track walk and track lap

Ducati ticket package holders are cordially invited to participate in the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas Ducati Track Walk on Friday, April 19 and Manufacturer Track Lap on Saturday, April 20.

Ducati Track Walk – Friday, April 19

All Track Walk participants are required to wear a designated wristband in order to participate in the Ducati Track Walk. Participants must stop by the Ducati Redemption Center located behind the Turn 15 grandstand (see map), present your gift pack redemption voucher, and pick up a designated Track Walk wristband on Friday, April 19 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Participants must adhere to the following rules and instructions:

Wear designated Ducati Track Walk wristband at all times during the Track Walk
Arrive at the designated staging area on time as noted on the schedule below
No food or beverage is allowed inside the racetrack

Schedule: 6:15 PM – Participants arrive to designated staging location behind Turn 16 6:45 PM – Racetrack opens for Track Walk participants 7:45 PM – Track Walk concludes

Manufacturer Track Lap – Saturday, April 20

All Ducati participants must stop by the Ducati Redemption Center located behind the Turn 15 grandstand, present your gift pack redemption voucher, sign a mandatory waiver and pick up a designated Track Lap wristband on Friday, April 19 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM or Saturday, April 20 between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Participants must adhere to the following rules and instructions: ·

Sign mandatory waiver prior to the Track Lap event ·
Wear designated Track Lap wristband at all times during the Track Lap event ·
Arrive at the designated staging area on time as noted on the schedule below
Ensure your wristband is visible at all times
Wear a helmet at all times during the Track Lap event ·
No food or beverage is allowed inside the racetrack

Schedule: 4:15 PM – Staging area opens inside the Support Paddock accessible via Tunnel 2 (see map) 5:15 PM – Participating riders with helmets must be on their bikes in the staging area 5:30 PM – Track Lap begins 6:00 PM – Track Lap concludes

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