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From the beginning to the seventh edition of the Ducati Desmo Challenge 2011 and, as always, Ducati offers many new features to their drivers and customers. But first things first, starting from the calendar that sees something new, during the July dates being held at Monza - for the first time in which the Ducati Desmo Challenge will be held in conjunction with the Ducati World Experience and its following of fans, customers and fans of our brand. If you pass, Ducati will be offering an exclusive event - a first-rate, unique, historic and world famous stopping on the track event. The test will be held for the first time along with pilots of other trophies and CIV at Misano, after a week in which Ducati riders will start to get serious. But that’s not all; the Ducati Desmo Challenge is back exclusively at Mugello, one of the most pleasing events for our circuit riders and it does it in style with the first date of Ducati World Experience, where the Ducati will be present in every variation.
CALENDAR 2011
March 20 DDC Misano test with IMF
March 25, 26 and 27 DDC Misano
May 6, 7 and 8 DDC Varano
June 18 - 19 Mugello * DWE
July 9 - 10 Monza DWE *
September 23, 24 and 25 DDC Franciacorta
* The Ducati World Experience will be held in conjunction with races at Mugello and Monza. It starts on Thursday and runs through Friday, with two days of the driving Ducati Riding Experience. The educational activities of the DRE will end with the day on Friday, leaving room from Saturday morning to customers test ride and practice on the track and on the street , and the paddock will populate the Trophy Ducati riders, ready to begin the race program on Saturday afternoon with their usual practice with a view to race.
NEW
The seventh edition also has innovations of the first order with respect to the starting grid with the birth of the category 848, dedicated to small Superbike Ducati and Ducati newborn 848evo which devotes an incentive like never before. In fact, customers who purchase 848evo to take part in the DDC 2011, will be able to download full Termignoni Racing at no charge. The 1198 Superstock category will take place in the standings along with the glorious Superbike category at the podium and dedication and will see the entrance of the new and powerful 1198 SP, which will rise up the limit derived from the series.
In 2011 the category will meet Protwins, pointing to greater involvement of preparation - the true backbone of the class dedicated to Desmodromic engines with two valves, in the Constructors' Championship which will be dedicated in support of the pilots.
The registration fee is unchanged from the previous year: 3,300 euros VAT included. For the Ducati Store and Ducati Owners Club will be reserved for a tuition fee of € 3,000 including VAT. The registration fee includes:
- Joining of the race
- 2 free practice sessions on the dates exclusively
- Turns day reserved in pre-season tbc
- Set of Pirelli tbc
- Welcome Kit, to be defined
Do not miss the customary hospitality which will take place in the now famous cocktail reception on Saturday night. In addition, those attending may take advantage of the presence of Truck DUCATI TOUR 2011 for the duration of the DWE, having the opportunity to test the Ducati.
THE PADDOCK AT THE DUCATI DESMO CHALLENGE
Within the paddock there will be areas dedicated to the meetings of the DOC and the Desmo Ducati Hospitality Village, where our customers, fans and the public will be able to participate in playing with the XBox and sampling, the now customary appetizers, that Ducati offers. The hospitality area will also be where you can find clothing, merchandise and supplies Ducati offers. On Sunday the hundred riders of the Ducati Desmo Challenge will complet the program in grand style with spectacular performances.