More Morning Moto News - UAE Sportbikes, Gino Rea & Ducati 848 Challenge

Yep, over in the UAE, they do have a motorcycle racing championship much like many other nations. You have seen it mentioned here before, and the last coverage we had was just after the UAE National Race Day at the Dubai Autodrome. Well, the second race of the season is upon us, and many competitors there are getting serious about the title. For more information, take the link and scroll down to the 'UAE Sportbikes Championship'. There are some very fast riders there now...

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Gino Rea is quite ready for the World Supersport Championship to begin. He will be riding for the Intermoto Honda team in the series, and Honda is a big part of his past, present and future now. He is already European Superstock 600 Champion, and now he wants to take the World Championship. We wish him luck!

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R&G Racing has signed on to be a sponsor of the Ducati U.K. 848 Challenge for 2010. They will offer a 50% savings on crash protection for participants of the series. If you need more details, just check past posts and/or take the link below.

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Ducati UK and New Era Motorcycle Club Launch 848 Challenge

This will be a new race series based primarily in the U.K., but also run on two European tracks. Eight rounds in total will make up the series - most with double-header weekends - and four of the circuits in the 848 Challenge will be world championship tracks. All racers will ride essentially identical Ducati 848 motorcycles; only the fairing, tires and exhaust may be modified. In the U.K., you can purchase a 848 from your local dealer and you will be given a Ducati Corse Riding Gear Set worth over £2,000. Check it out! I wish I could enter...

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The dates and venues have now been announced for the Ducati 848 Challenge - so, get to your Ducati dealer today - if you live in the U.K.

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