Ducati Island returns to Indy

From Ducati North America

CUPERTINO, CA -- Ducati North America is proud to announce the return of its popular “Ducati Island” to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

This year marks the second time the unique Ducati experience visits the legendary circuit. Located between turns 1 and 2 of the track, Ducati Island is open to all motorcycle enthusiasts. On the Island, Ducatisti and race fans will experience special exhibits, partner vendors, autograph sessions, the legendary Ducati Fashion Show, and much more. Ducati owners who display their current Ducati registration or proof of insurance and photo ID will receive extra benefits such as Ducati parking, gear check and hospitality.

The Ducati Island Showdown is an exciting contest for Ducati owners who attend the weekend’s races. In order to participate, Ducatisti simply need to ride their pride and joy (Ducati only) and park on Ducati Island or in the Ducati owners overflow parking area. If an entrant returns to their bike on Friday or Saturday to find a selection tag; they will be eligible for Sunday’s Island Showdown.

New for 2009 will be the Ducati Museum, a nearly 1000 square foot area transformed into the history of Ducati. On display will be a selection of significant street and race machines both past and present.

A silent auction will be held on Ducati Island to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. Auction items will include a Burton Snowboard signed by Nicky Hayden, genuine Ducati MotoGP team apparel, Desmosedici RR tail section signed by Hayden and a variety of exciting books from David Bull Publishing.

Ducati’s factory AMA squad will have its pit set up fully assembled for all to get up close and personal with the team Superbikes, and the 1098 R Troy Bayliss Edition they were built from.

New for 2009, the Ducati Monster experience is a display of everything Monster, from custom bikes like an Indianapolis Motor Speedway-themed Monster 1100 to the new Monster Color Therapy project.          

Ducati riders past and present will get together over the weekend for the Island autograph sessions, including Hayden, Miko Kallio and Niccolo Canepa.