After working quite a few weekends in a row, I took a couple of days off last week and headed to Thunder Hill Raceway for some track time with Keigwins. Nothing like a couple of days at the track to have some fun and clear your mind.
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1199 Panigale Training
This week we’re training sales specialists from throughout North America on the new 1199 Panigale. We chose the all-new NOLA Motorsports park in New Orleans, LA as the location for the academy and it has proven to be the perfect choice. The people are great, the facility is incredible and the track is just right for this type of an event. Today was a really rough day for Ducati North America staff members on hand… The bikes needed to be broken in before the week ahead and who better to do so than our own staff?
Pikes Peak Short Film
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an interesting race for Ducati in that there are relatively few spectators and there is very little media coverage. So, how do we share our story? This short film is one of those ways. The result of a lot of hard work and dedication by all parties involved, we are excited to finally share it with the world. It’s no typical short Youtube video, so grab some popcorn, go full screen HD and turn up the volume. Enjoy.
Here’s the synopsis of the video:
In 2011, four pilots chose the Ducati Multistrada 1200 as their weapon of choice to attack Pikes Peak in the 89th running of “The Race to the Clouds.” Two would finish on the podium. Two would not finish… This is their story.
1098 Oil Painting by Guenevere Schwien
Just discovered this although it looks like it was done about a year ago. Artist Guenevere Schwien documents the creation of her 9′ tall oil painting of a 1098. Nicely done.
Have a look at this time lapse of its creation.
Check out more of Guenevere’s work here: GuenevereS.com
Monster Challenge
My 2009 Ducati Monster 1100S
The Ducati Monster is the most iconic naked sportbike ever built and upon joining Ducati, I didn’t waste any time scooping up my own. While most are drawn to the Monster for its raw beauty and performance, many consider it a blank canvas, perfect for customization and personalization.
Late Night Work on the Monster
For 2011, we launched a customization competition for Ducati Monster owners and while I wasn’t eligible to compete, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and join in on the fun. What started off as a short list of modifications quickly spun out of control…
in a good way.
Take a look at some of photos below:
In Progress
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