Ducati NA Offers Class with Polen & New Ducati Ambassador Scott McGregor

Ducati North America is offering riders who purchase a 2009 or 2010 Ducati sportbike a chance to ride with World Superbike Champion Doug Polen at his Doug Polen 1-on-1 Riders School at one of twelve US circuits. It's a very good promotion as this will give you a chance to get the most out of your brand new Italian motorcycle. Plus, Polen is a very nice and down-to-earth guy who knows how to ride very, very well. If you pick the new 848 Dark, you also get a limited edition Swiss watch. For more, please take the link...

http://tinyurl.com/y9ybecr

In Australia, a rather popular male model and actor has become the next Ducati Ambassador. Scott McGregor went to Ducati City to pick up his 2010 Streetfighter on Monday, 15 March. He will ride the bike all over Melbourne and appear at many events with the motorcycle. Goof for him!

http://tinyurl.com/ybv2t6r

MORE Afternoon Moto News - First Multistrada & Fast by Ferracci Teams W/ Doug Polen

The very first 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has come off the production line - about time! The first model was an Ohlins-equipped S model, which should reach dealerships by April (though, not sure if that means Europe, USA or everywhere). The base model will be available shortly after that in May.

http://tinyurl.com/yjoqong

The first 20 people to purchase a Ducati superbike from Fast by Ferracci will not only get a special track day event at New Jersey Motorsports Park (16 August 2010), but they will also get help from VIP, and former FbF racer, Doug Polen. Polen will work with each of the 20 lucky fans to setup their bike for the track - he will be their personal technician. For all the details, see the press release.

http://tinyurl.com/yz2tvtn

Ben Spies Takes Pole Position for WSBK Round at Portimao!

It is his eleventh pole position of the season and it breaks Doug Polen's previous record. It is the perfect position for Spies as he races for the World Superbike Championship this weekend. Noriyuki Haga, the current leader, did not do so well in qualifying and ended up in tenth after missing the Superpole round. This could mean that Spies will be World Champion, but the race has yet to be run...

http://tinyurl.com/yzrkpq3

The Portimao Saturday Insider: http://tinyurl.com/yz2gode - Some very interesting news if you are unable to attend.

Doug Polen's Bonneville Vintage GP CB160 Victory

Doug Polen took time to come out to Miller Motorsports Park last weekend to participate in the Bonneville Vintage GP. He had already set up a ride on a Honda CB160 for that class and managed to claim victory on a machine he had never ridden before that weekend. That is what I call a professional racer!

http://tinyurl.com/pl687k

Doug Polen to Race CB160 at Bonneville Vintage GP

Those CB160 racers are mostly based nearby my tidy little home outside of Portland, OR. I have been a member of their group - just idly watching and reading the news - for some time as I wanted to join their ranks (a lay-off has prevented that for the time being, but not for long). As Doug Polen will be joining them at the Bonneville Vintage GP on Saturday, September 5, I should direct you to the link:

http://tinyurl.com/nseotl

Also, take a look at his 1on1 Race School!