World Ducati Week Misano Italy June 10th -13th 2010

[Grifo]

I'm still trying to find a way to go. Plane fares are killing me. 


http://wdw2010.ducati.com/jspwdw2010/index.jsp?lang=en

[Desmocrat]

Hey Mario, try www.bootsnall.com  I've used these guys for about 10 years for all jumps out of the U.S. and they have always given me the best deal.  The cheap stuff is actually through their link to www.airtreks.com  I met my wife on this site, so perhaps you might find some folks on there that will steer you away from using your hand.

[Grifo]

I was looking at the schedule and looks like we'll be catching the Moto GP @ Misano too. AWESOME   I requested a Hypermotard as a loaner for the president meeting, after that Alex is letting me borrow his S4Rs he will be riding the 749s. Can't wait I'm pretty stocked I just got my flight confirmed I think I got a decent deal 1200 round trip leaving on the 3rd and returning on the 23rd I could have stayed another week but I decided against it so I will have some time left for the Italian fest, Indy Moto GP and maybe a track day or two.
 I need to borrow a decent camera Bryan? Prem? lol     

[Grifo]

Some of things on the menu for the president meeting. Factory/museum tour. loaner bike. Futa pass ride, Moto GP, then a trip to the Alps. Ride from said Alps to the Adriatic sea.  5 nights 4 days hotel stay lunch and dinner included.
After the World President Meeting is over I'll be staying either with Riccardo or Alex for the World Ducati Week.  Alex has an extra bike I can use, Riccardo said I can have his cage and drive his girlfriend around. He will let me have his woman before his S4 Carbon LOL I think Alex won    

[Grifo]

I just realized we are low on sticker and patches. And I'm getting emails from European Ducatisti to take some with me.
 Bryan do we have any funds to order some?
     

[Grifo]

Some WDW schedule updates.  For those thinking about attending, tickets are free if you are coming from outside of Europe.
 Mario
 
WORLD DUCATI WEEK 2010 - NEWS
TESTS AND BREATHTAKING CHALLENGES: THE RED PLANET RUNS ON A HIGH-OCTANE ATMOSPHERE!
 

The Red Planet is swarming with surprises! Here are just a few you can look forward to.

Ducati riders’ drag race
On Saturday 12th June get ready to witness a never-before-seen event.
Ducati team riders will be hitting the track at WDW to challenge each other directly in drag races on powerful Streetfighters. Riders will go head-to-head in sudden-death duels. Who will be the last man standing?

Ducati Xerox Team official tests
Don’t miss out on the Team Ducati Superbike official test sessions.
Every day there’ll be a test held publicly in front of thousands of Ducati fans, a one-of-a-kind event that will make the 2010 edition even more special. Read the comment by SBK Project Manager, Ernesto Marinelli.

WDW2010 Lottery
The luckiest person on the Red Planet? It could be you!
4-day pass holders will be entered into a draw with some stunning prizes: a Multistrada 1200, an exclusive Travel Experience in Spain and Morocco and high-speed racing lessons at the Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy.

Ducati range Test Ride
At WDW you can try them all! Reach us on the Red Planet to try out the entire Ducati range, the new Multistrada 1200 included!

Ducati Vintage Contest
At every edition the paddock is brimming with magnificent vintage motorcycles. This year they’ll really come into their own, in a competition devised specially for them – the Ducati Vintage Contest. Discover the details.

Don’t forget that you have until 15th May to purchase your WDW tickets on-line and receive them at home. After that they can only be picked up directly at the circuit.

Hurry now to purchase your pass at the official WDW 2010 website!

http://wdw2010.ducati.com/jspwdw2010/index.jsp?lang=en

[Grifo]

http://wdw2010.ducati.com/jspwdw2010/download.jsp

[Grifo]

Since 1967, NCR has built very exclusive performance motorcycles. At NCR, we strive to offer the highest technology with unmatched quality for all our customers. Every motorcycle is hand built with the greatest attention to detail.


Nowhere will you find such a passionate pursuit to use the very best material and technology available today to build the very best performance parts and motorcycles.


NCR continues this trend with its latest introduction of a truly exclusive and technologically advanced Ippoliti Designed  NCR Millona 16 or simply the NCR M16:



Starting with a Ducati DD16RR, the NCR M16 utilizes the latest carbon fiber and titanium to create a clean and flowing design with functionality as its main criteria. We can see the family evolution of the NCR Millona One Shot air cooled motorcycle in the lines of the new NCR M16. The NCR tradition of unmatched power to weight ration continues to be the main driving force in the design and development.


Upon closer inspection, you will note that this is no ordinary motorcycle. It was conceived from the start to be the most exclusive motorcycle in the world by using the strongest and lightest material in the world. By carefully developing every single component to be as light and strong as possible while achieving the very best performance. WIthout gas, the NCR M16 achieves an incredible weight of 145 kg (319 lbs). Since there are no rules to follow, the weight is actually lighter than the imposed minimum weight of a MotoGP motorcycle!


To achieve this weight, NCR designed and developed its own carbon fiber frame while improving the air intake system by allowing an unobstructed flow of air through the steering head. Again with the goal of achieving the lightest weight and the strongest performance, NCR developed a new swingarm in carbon fiber as well. The fuel tank, faring, subframe/tail, fender, front faring stay are all carbon as well.
Even the NCR wheels are been projected and manufactured in carbon fiber.


All mechanical parts are either titanium or avionic grade aluminum with material grades derived from Formula 1. This is of course in the NCR tradition.


The motor develops over 200 horsepower at the rear wheel. WIth the latest generation MotoGP suspension in front and rear, the racing heritage continues. Also the brakes are from the highest racing application.


The NCR M16 uses its own electronics derived from racing with full traction control, data collection and recording, 3 user selectable maps, as well as constant fuel remapping based on environment and gas conditions.


NCR M16: 145 Kg (319 lbs) and 200+ Rear Wheel Horsepower


We invite you to World Ducati Week 2010 to see this work of art! The official press launch of the NCR M16 will be at 10AM on Thursday June 10th at the NCR booth in the Misano Paddock. See you soon!


Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need more info. We also invite you to check online, www.ncrfactory.com, the introduction of this incredible bike!

[jensou]

OMGoodness would I love to go!!!  Have fun, buddy.  Find out the dates for next year, please, so I can save up.  I have been wanting to take a Europe trip for years, so figure I ought to just save up and do it all at once.  Or..... if you know of any lonely rich gentlemen who need someone on their arm for the trip, I could handle that too.    I'll just call in sick to work this year

[Grifo]

I'm finally in Bologna after I missed two connecting flights. Damn delays. I stopped by the factory after I rode in with the Corse WSBK team. We met in Frankfurt they were coming back from Miller. they picked up the taxy fare.
So I check in with Rimondi, and guess what I'm a day early lol.  i'm usually late haha. Marco and Ducati hooked me up anyway I got an awesome room for the night near the factory.    this stupid Eurpoean keyboards sucks so ignore the typos.   it's only 5 pm here I need to go find me something to do  

[BryanS]

I'm not believing it. Mario early?  Now I know it's all a prank. Next he's gonna be trading in his Duc for a Harley   


Have fun brother!

[Grifo]

I need a new memory card, the one I got is not working 

[Grifo]

 

[BryanS]

Is that BBQ chicken pizza??  Yum!

[BryanS]

Vicki Smith has posted some pictures from WDW.  She has more coming but has some up on http://www.facebook.com/ducnet now

[screaminss]

Mario just e-mailed me and wants everyone to know that he has been having a fantastic time, but has had limited service to the computer at the hotel he is staying in. He will be posting up more of his Italian "adventures" as soon as he can.

[Grifo]

Hey all my pics so far (4 albums) are up on facebook.  I'll post some here too later