DUCATI DESMO CHALLENGE READY FOR THE 2008 SEASON
Lots of exciting news for the fourth edition of the
famous single brand Ducati championship
After a sparkling season
with 137 riders signed up and as many as 160 riders taking off at the memorable
race in Misano during World Ducati Week, the Ducati Desmo Challenge is
preparing for a 2008 season with two great pieces of news.
At the Magione (Umbria)
circuit in April, the fourth edition of the prestigious Ducati trophy will
begin. Only three years after its debut, this competition has become
undoubtedly one of the single brand trophies with the highest number of
participants.
2007 Edition
The 2007 season of the Desmo Challenge was
characterized by many surprises that made the trophy unforgettable. The first was
during the race at Misano on June 28th – 30th that took place during the
incredible official world gathering of Ducatisti (WDW2007) where riders from
the Challenge had the chance to race in front of an audience of more than
50,000 passionate Ducatisti on a renovated circuit in a festive atmosphere.
Other exciting news was the European race on July 22nd which took place at the Pannonia
circuit in Hungary
together with other famous races in a motorcycling environment like the
historical Ducati Speed Week.
Important
News for 2008
There are two exciting things for the next season: the chance to participate in the Supersport class with the new Ducati
848, benefiting from a separate class, and the introduction of a new class appropriately dedicated to the Hypermotard.
The participants of the Hypermotard class must have an official racing kit,
while all of the 848 models present in the Supersport class must have a
complete Termignoni exhaust.
Pirelli will be the new partner for the supply and technical assistance
for tyres for the 2008 season.
The spectacular formula that has made the DDC famous
since its beginning in 2005 isn’t changing – exclusively reserved race tracks,
many classes with at least three Open categories and shows and entertainment
for the public. Racing in the Ducati Desmo Challenge
means coming into a great family of passionate Ducatisti. During the event,
there will be fun events to get to know each other and exchange helpful advice.
There will be special events, like an
aperitif at Ducati Hospitality, a soccer game or concert and chances to test
Ducati models both in appropriate areas inside the paddock as well as on the
track, organised at almost all of the races.
Classes
The participation classes are the following:
Superbike (Open 4 Valves), Protwins (Open 2 Valves), Ducati Superstock,
Ducati Supersport (749 and 848), Sport Classic and Hypermotard.
Prizes
The Ducati Desmo Challenge has a monetary jackpot (still being defined)
that will be divided between the absolute winners in the final classifications
in each of the six classes, as well as the Ducati Store and Ducati Owners Club
absolute winners in the final classification of the six classes.
There are separate classifications for numerous categories such as
women, riders over 45 years old, and rookies.
In addition to the cup, there will be surprises like the congratulations
and presence of a Ducati rider on the podium. At the end, there will be a
special final ceremony with Ducati riders and personalities.
Circuits and Dates
The 2008 Trophy takes place over 5 races at the main
Italian circuits. The dates are still being determined and will be published as
soon as possible, together with the General and Technical Regulations at www.ducati.it
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Autodromo dell'Umbria – Magione
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Misano World Circuit
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Autodromo Riccardo Paletti - Varano
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Autodromo di Vallelunga
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Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello
Costs and Registration Form
The registration cost is fixed at 2200 Euro + VAT excluding the Sport
Classic class whose cost is 1800 Euro + VAT.
Registration for riders that took part in to 2007 Challenge opens on 10/10/2008. For the new participants, it opens on 21/01/2008.
Attention: there is a 10% discount for registrations that arrive before 15/02/2008 and a 50% (non cumulative) discount for women.
There is a limited number of participants (32 per class). You can
download the registration form from www.ducati.com
and www.motoitaliane.it
Included in the registration cost are a
day of free practice before the race, free practice sessions and enrolment in
all races, a final gadget, various benefits, a welcome kit and a free set of
tyres.
Contacts
For information about
the registration form, contact
MOTO ITALIANE –
Sig. Franco Bartoli - Tel. +39/055/686649
or e-mail
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For technical
information, regulations and racing kits, contact
TECHNA RACING – Sig. Claudio Pacifici – Tel. +39/3281686750 or e-mail
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