DucatiDayDaytona 2007, Daytona Beach Florida

Welcome to DucatiDayDaytona!

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:08:47 -0700

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Welcome to DucatiDayDaytona!

Early in the week, this is what the new location looked like - what felt like it must be a mile or two of Ducati banners outlines the space

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:56 -0700

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Early in the week, this is what the new location looked like - what felt like it must be a mile or two of Ducati banners outlines the space

That's Mike. He's the guy who hangs all those banners.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:55 -0700

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That's Mike. He's the guy who hangs all those banners.

Friday, March 9th arrives - perfect weather and the eye candy is everywhere

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:01 -0700

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Friday, March 9th arrives - perfect weather and the eye candy is everywhere

That's Mike and Courtney who came all the way from Maryland for the party.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:58 -0700

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That's Mike and Courtney who came all the way from Maryland for the party.

The Ducati Fashion show starts the day. It's popular, go figure.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:30 -0700

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The Ducati Fashion show starts the day. It's popular, go figure.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:51 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:27 -0700

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That's Tyler Brown. He flew in from New Mexico for the party and got talked into being in the fashion show. His Dad, Chris Brown is a long time Ducati owner and enthusiast. I thought Tyler d ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:07 -0700

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That's Tyler Brown. He flew in from New Mexico for the party and got talked into being in the fashion show. His Dad, Chris Brown is a long time Ducati owner and enthusiast. I thought Tyler d ...

Steve Leukanich took this shot from the grandstand tower in the morning when the day was getting started.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:22:34 -0800

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Steve Leukanich took this shot from the grandstand tower in the morning when the day was getting started.

Steve Leukanich took this shot from the grandstand tower in the morning when the day was getting started.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:47 -0700

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Steve Leukanich took this shot from the grandstand tower in the morning when the day was getting started.

The car on the left is a new Ferrari 599, the one on the right is a Lamboghini 640 and the stuff in the middle needs no introduction

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:09 -0700

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The car on the left is a new Ferrari 599, the one on the right is a Lamboghini 640 and the stuff in the middle needs no introduction

Ducati.net invites other DOC clubs to participate - this year clubs from all over the US took advantage of the offer.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:47:07 -0700

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Ducati.net invites other DOC clubs to participate - this year clubs from all over the US took advantage of the offer.

The quality and varity of Ducati's displayed was astounding

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:51:56 -0700

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The quality and varity of Ducati's displayed was astounding

This Sport Classic really turned heads

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:50 -0700

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This Sport Classic really turned heads

Chip Carr's 900SS. One of the nicest we had seen and the judges agreed, it won the 2 valve belt drive class in the Concourso DucatiDayDaytona. Sounds good as well, it was second in the sound ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:21 -0700

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Chip Carr's 900SS. One of the nicest we had seen and the judges agreed, it won the 2 valve belt drive class in the Concourso DucatiDayDaytona. Sounds good as well, it was second in the sound ...

Ducati North America had a full line of bikes to sit on and staff on hand to answer questions

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:45 -0700

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Ducati North America had a full line of bikes to sit on and staff on hand to answer questions

This year the featured model was the 916/996/998 and 999 in a tribute to the newest Superbike, the 1098 and it's designer coming from Italy to judge the class. They came out in droves to vie ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:14:37 -0700

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This year the featured model was the 916/996/998 and 999 in a tribute to the newest Superbike, the 1098 and it's designer coming from Italy to judge the class. They came out in droves to vie ...

Cook Neilson won the superbike race on a Ducati here 30 years ago. This year Larry Pegram is going to give it his best shot to repeat that feat. Cook thought Larry could use a kiss for luck.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:26 -0700

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Cook Neilson won the superbike race on a Ducati here 30 years ago. This year Larry Pegram is going to give it his best shot to repeat that feat. Cook thought Larry could use a kiss for luck.

That's Gianni Fabbro, Senior Designer on the 1098 Design Team. It was his first visit to the US and he really enjoyed meeting all the Ducatisti here.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:14 -0700

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That's Gianni Fabbro, Senior Designer on the 1098 Design Team. It was his first visit to the US and he really enjoyed meeting all the Ducatisti here.

He chose Nelson Cambata's 999R as his personal favorite to win the Designers Choice show class and a beautiful Cycle Cat trophy was his to take home

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:20 -0700

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He chose Nelson Cambata's 999R as his personal favorite to win the Designers Choice show class and a beautiful Cycle Cat trophy was his to take home

This couple won their class in the sound contest with a beautiful black 999

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:25 -0700

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This couple won their class in the sound contest with a beautiful black 999

The winners of the Ducati Idol contest pose for the crowd with the judges from the Desmodromiclub of Rome, Italy

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:47:37 -0700

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The winners of the Ducati Idol contest pose for the crowd with the judges from the Desmodromiclub of Rome, Italy

Jeff Hudlett, overall winner shows Gianni Fabbro his 1098S and lets him have a twist or two of the throttle "music"

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:48:28 -0700

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Jeff Hudlett, overall winner shows Gianni Fabbro his 1098S and lets him have a twist or two of the throttle "music"

Lots of vendors and interesting goods to check out. This stand was shared by Guy Martin and Mike Guidera

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:51 -0700

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Lots of vendors and interesting goods to check out. This stand was shared by Guy Martin and Mike Guidera

Not everybody that came owned a Ducati but if you did there was a special hospitality area with gifts and food for owners provided by Ducati North America

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:40 -0700

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Not everybody that came owned a Ducati but if you did there was a special hospitality area with gifts and food for owners provided by Ducati North America

Rob Smith Jr returned this year with his wonderful cartoons for the crowd. That's Marco DalPuppo, President of the Rome Desmodromiclub getting his picture drawn

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:49:52 -0700

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Rob Smith Jr returned this year with his wonderful cartoons for the crowd. That's Marco DalPuppo, President of the Rome Desmodromiclub getting his picture drawn

You never know who might turn up - that's the current AMA Superbike champion Ben Spies, who stopped by to check out his gal Leticia in the fashion show.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:51:17 -0700

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You never know who might turn up - that's the current AMA Superbike champion Ben Spies, who stopped by to check out his gal Leticia in the fashion show.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:32 -0700

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The t-shirt toss is a tradition, here Rachel tells the crowd "I can't hear you!!!" before she tosses out the last t-'s

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:35 -0700

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The t-shirt toss is a tradition, here Rachel tells the crowd "I can't hear you!!!" before she tosses out the last t-'s

That's Michael Lock, CEO of Ducati North America giving SPEED TV a tour of the event

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:37 -0700

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That's Michael Lock, CEO of Ducati North America giving SPEED TV a tour of the event

What to buy, what to buy? After the fashion show inspired the crowd the obvious solution was here at the Daytona Ducati booth

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:13:23 -0700

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What to buy, what to buy? After the fashion show inspired the crowd the obvious solution was here at the Daytona Ducati booth

That's John from Kansas City and his beautiful class winning 999.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:48:38 -0700

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That's John from Kansas City and his beautiful class winning 999.

If this guy looks familier it's because that's Jesse Rooke, the custom bike builder. He looks pretty good in Ducati badged leather, maybe his next project will have a desmodromic heart???

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:24:30 -0700

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If this guy looks familier it's because that's Jesse Rooke, the custom bike builder. He looks pretty good in Ducati badged leather, maybe his next project will have a desmodromic heart???

The Desmodromiclubs of Roma and it's newest branch in Kansas City. Jim Wilde (in the tan hat) comes from KC to organize the parking area every year. His help on the team is much appreciated.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:42 -0700

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The Desmodromiclubs of Roma and it's newest branch in Kansas City. Jim Wilde (in the tan hat) comes from KC to organize the parking area every year. His help on the team is much appreciated.

The Ducati Idol motor sound contest is a crowd favorite. Judged by the "men in black" from the Desmodromiclub with help from the ladies of the fashion show, it never fails to entertain

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:30 -0700

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The Ducati Idol motor sound contest is a crowd favorite. Judged by the "men in black" from the Desmodromiclub with help from the ladies of the fashion show, it never fails to entertain

The Romans found ways to stay busy between shows

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:10 -0700

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The Romans found ways to stay busy between shows

Eric Whitanable of Desmohio DOC shows off a very trick Hyper-Multistrada

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:55 -0700

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Eric Whitanable of Desmohio DOC shows off a very trick Hyper-Multistrada

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:59 -0700

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That's the Battle of the Twins trophy NCR won on Tuesday with the Ducati Millona. The NCR display was a popular stop to check out the exotic hardware.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:02 -0700

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That's the Battle of the Twins trophy NCR won on Tuesday with the Ducati Millona. The NCR display was a popular stop to check out the exotic hardware.

Cook Neilson rode the first New Blue in to it's new owner, Gregory Rathe

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:34 -0700

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Cook Neilson rode the first New Blue in to it's new owner, Gregory Rathe

Bird's eye view of the Daytona winning Millona

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:11 -0700

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Bird's eye view of the Daytona winning Millona

Cook was a crowd favorite, both out in the village

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:38 -0700

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Cook was a crowd favorite, both out in the village

And in the Ducati University

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:45 -0700

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And in the Ducati University

The ladies posed for photos on some of the owners bikes throughout the day. They had trouble moving more than a few feet without somebody asking for a photo

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:17 -0700

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The ladies posed for photos on some of the owners bikes throughout the day. They had trouble moving more than a few feet without somebody asking for a photo

more fashion show shots - somehow I suspect nobody's complaining

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:30 -0700

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more fashion show shots - somehow I suspect nobody's complaining

Parking was plentiful within the event, a rare pleasure during bike week - lots of owners took advantage of the exclusive space

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:02 -0700

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Parking was plentiful within the event, a rare pleasure during bike week - lots of owners took advantage of the exclusive space

Robin Lawrence won Best In Show with his fresh restoration of this 1974 750SS "Green Frame". That's Cook Neilson in the middle and Rich Lambrechts (who did the restoration) on the right

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:47 -0700

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Robin Lawrence won Best In Show with his fresh restoration of this 1974 750SS "Green Frame". That's Cook Neilson in the middle and Rich Lambrechts (who did the restoration) on the right

That's Murph, the guy who makes it happen for Riders.Org This is the second year DDD has hosted the Riders charity auction, which as usual was loaded with tempting goodies, many of which ar ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:39:15 -0700

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That's Murph, the guy who makes it happen for Riders.Org This is the second year DDD has hosted the Riders charity auction, which as usual was loaded with tempting goodies, many of which ar ...

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:04 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:06 -0700

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That's me (Vicki), on the phone as usual. Two years ago I got 77 phone calls during the event. I think I broke that record this year. We were BUSY!

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:32 -0700

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That's me (Vicki), on the phone as usual. Two years ago I got 77 phone calls during the event. I think I broke that record this year. We were BUSY!

My nephew, Shelby Smith making the best of a short break before I gave him something else to do.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:21 -0700

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My nephew, Shelby Smith making the best of a short break before I gave him something else to do.

The Cycle Cat trophies was exceptional. Prizes well worth winning. Ducati.net appreciates thier long time support

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:22 -0700

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The Cycle Cat trophies was exceptional. Prizes well worth winning. Ducati.net appreciates thier long time support

That's an unrestored Green Frame in the foreground - it's owner, Leslie Bennet brought it from Iowa. The old paint naturally fades to that green from the color they were originally, more aqu ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:24 -0700

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That's an unrestored Green Frame in the foreground - it's owner, Leslie Bennet brought it from Iowa. The old paint naturally fades to that green from the color they were originally, more aqu ...

Check the board, see if you are a winner! The swag board was giving stuff away all day long

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:34 -0700

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Check the board, see if you are a winner! The swag board was giving stuff away all day long

Robin Lawrence and Jeff Little clean up the eventual Best In Show winner, which had been ridden all week.

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:26 -0700

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Robin Lawrence and Jeff Little clean up the eventual Best In Show winner, which had been ridden all week.

Pretty Pasos all in a row

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:27 -0700

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Pretty Pasos all in a row

Cook spent the day rasing money for Larry Pegrams team by signing photos for donations

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:19:32 -0700

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Cook spent the day rasing money for Larry Pegrams team by signing photos for donations

I'd like to thank Ducati North America for hosting and supporting DDD, this and many other club events would never happen without thier stedfast support. Special thanks as well to Cycle Cat, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ducati) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:18:59 -0700

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I'd like to thank Ducati North America for hosting and supporting DDD, this and many other club events would never happen without thier stedfast support. Special thanks as well to Cycle Cat, ...