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PHOTO.GP features the photography of Scott Jones in the world of professional motorcycle racing. MotoGP, World Superbike, and AMA. Google+
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Never too early for the beautiful night images from the first race of the season. We think Scott Jones images are always inspirational. Delete the scoop?
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Nicky Hayden has complete faith that Ducati can turn its MotoGP fortunes around, even though he thinks an enormous step is needed to get back on terms with the leaders. Delete the scoop?
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What if Audi's acquisition of Ducati meant the German car brand was going to start making its own motorcycles. It's not, but French designer Thibault Devauze has imagined the possibility of an Audi motorcycle with his own concept.
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Day of Stars begins with a continental breakfast at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s Turn Four VIP suites, followed by a scenic motorcycle tour of picturesque Carmel Valley. Guests will then return to the VIP suites for a catered lunch before taking a private tour down pit lane with 13-time grand prix winner, Randy Mamola. After the tour, the group will take to the track for parade laps of the famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit. The day then concludes with special interviews with MotoGP™ riders, team managers, and special guests during a live public auction to benefit Riders for Health.
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During the last pre-season test at Jerez, three Ducati riders, Andrea Dovizioso, Andrea Iannone and Nicky Hayden saw significant improvements in lap times using modified versions of last year’s Desmosedici - but Jerez is also Ducati’s test track - so it will be interesting to see if the partial solutions they found at the Spanish circuit will work at Losail and if track temperatures will affect the Ducati regarding tire wear which Andrea Dovizioso believes could be an issue since he has not done a race simulation during the pre-season tests. Delete the scoop?
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The 2013 MotoGP World Championship is finally almost upon us... Delete the scoop?
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Rare Holiday Outing for the actual Talking Duck... Delete the scoop?
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Not MotoGP wallaper #2 Ducati Panigale R 1199. The first wallpaper from a week ago is also here on my FB page...have at it..!
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Important Update on CotA Ducati Grandstand tickets: If you purchased tickets for the Circuit of the Americas Ducati Grandstand: When you receive your tickets for the CotA Austin Ducati grandstands and find only one grandstand gift kit voucher and one Ducati parking pass, even though you purchased two or more tickets, CotA is aware there was a mistake by the ticket printer in shipping and they are sorting it out. They just discovered this today but the ticket printer has been asked to mail the missing items so watch for them in the mail. Please pass the word to anyone you know that might be attending. Vicki
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March 29, 2013 2:40 PM
This should turn out to be no big deal because it was caught well in time.
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I know, that's a dumb headline right? Of course it's a business, all sports are business. But MotoGP with it's colorful machines and traveling circus aspect has moments when it's possible to just enjoy the sporting aspect of the game itself. This video, which is a recap of the final Jerez official test is a remarkably candid peek behind the curtain of getting ready for business as it will be offered in 2013. Teams have been restructured and with that new personalities and demeanors must be determined. In some cases even re-invented. Clown, crown prince, steely champion, these are all hats on a virtual shelf that must be selected and put on and this season more than most there are many new hats available. For me there is much to see in this small piece of beautiful video but it all pales to about three seconds of footage at 1:49 seconds. At that moment, the future of the sport in 2013, becomes to me, crystal clear. Can't wait to get racing and watch it all unfold.
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Advertised on CarandClassic.co.uk, the Supermono is ultra-rare and exclusive thanks to its limited 67 model production run in the early 90s but also for the involvement of a trifecta of two wheeled genius that created a truly special race bike.
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You may have noticed that we’re big fans of Ducati cafe racers, so when we came across this 900ss from our friends, Redmax Speedshop down in the South of England, we had to get her up on the bike shed asap for your viewing pleasure. This donor bike is late 80s Ducati, which is perhaps not the Bologna factory’s finest era in many respects, as they were churning out parts-bin specials, but the 900ss has turned out to be a great donor for some of the nicest customs around. Not only do they look great, but they also handle, are very light, and with a few simple tweaks they are reliable and fast. Delete the scoop?
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Andrea Dovizioso showed impressive speed in his FP debut with Ducati.
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We pitch the hottest Audi R8 against a Ducati in a 0-150-0mph challenge
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Ducati UK, in association with Focused Events, have organised the ultimate track day for Ducatisti at the World famous Donington Park Circuit.
The Leicestershire Circuit, scene of Ducati’s first ever World Superbike win, will play host to the thunderous sound of Ducatis in their natural playground. The track day will take place on Tuesday 28 May and will be held on the full Donington GP Circuit.
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Thank Carlos Checa And CO. For Getting Us A Better Panigale...
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Nicky Hayden has conceded that Ducati will be in a ‘big hole’ when the inaugural Texas MotoGP race is staged at the spectacular Circuit of the Americas (COTA) next month.
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After #training #today #massage #ai29
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A review and riding impressions of the 2013 Ducati Panigale R.
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This is the full review promised in the mini-review they issued previously
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Sales figures are a closely guarded secret in the two-wheeled realm, especially when it comes to numbers for specific motorcycle models. It is a shame really, as these are the kind of numbers that ...
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European Motorcycle Show - Saturday, April 6th San Jose, CA
Saturday, April 6th, 2013
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
San Jose, California
Ducati Vintage Club’s Annual
European Motorcycle* Show
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or email: info@eurobikeshow.com
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They combine this show with the Japanese Motorcycle Show and the British Motorcycle show in seperate halls. It's a great event
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(Google translation from Italian)
Paolo Ciabatti loves challenges. Businesses difficult have never scared. Its task is to reconstruct the Ducati Corse after two years complicated and conflicting with Valentino Rossi. The MotoGP Project Director reports directly to the General Manager, Bernhard Gobmeier, and the President, Gabriele Del Torchio. The Borgo Panigale has been given a three-year program to return to the top of the Championship. Do not look for shortcuts, although it is very challenging start from scratch. No one speaks of victories: in fact the first half of the season which will start in Qatar on April 7 will serve to put the basis for a team that needs to regain confidence in their own ability. Given the circumstances, Paolo Ciabatti what it takes to put her in this 2013 season? "I know the Ducati Corse: I've already spent ten years of my life, from forty to fifty years, ie from 1997 to 2007. It is a company that has given me so much and to whom I have given something too. Together we have won six world titles in Superbike and MotoGP race in Valencia in 2006 with Troy Bayliss. Because I know the world of Ducati and the perception that they have of the company, do not hide from the outside I have a little 'suffered in seeing a Ducati was taken constantly targeted for what was happening in MotoGP over the past two years. I think it was important to change the team's approach not only in business but also in the track. "
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