Ducati.Net Photo Gallery - Vicki's View
Laguna Seca AMA weekend. The culmination of 5 rounds of heavyweight Ducati Superbike prize fights, the finalists of the richly contested Ducati Superbike Concorso have now come to town. 10 finalists representing superbike models from the original Ducati Superbike, the 750 Sport, to the latest contender, the 1098 lined up for a winner takes all final round. Join me for a visit to Ducati Island, a history lesson as well as a visual feast since these machines, brought by their owners from all over the USA literally represent the full spectrum of Ducati Superbike history over the years. One lucky owner goes home with a new Ducati 1098, and two runner up's with Ducatisti "trips of a lifetime" to the Ducati factory and the Milan Motorcycle show. Let the contest begin...
Photos and captions by Vicki Smith
Photos and captions by Vicki Smith
Ducati Superbike Concorso. Four Regional Rounds, One Online Round, One Final Round. This is it, the stage is set, the heavyweight battle of the twins has begun.
Laguna Seca Raceway. Home of the most famous turn in US racing, the "Corkscrew" (View courtesy of Dan Bockmier.)
Located in one of the most beautiful places on the planet earth, Monterey, California. 10 contestants made the finals and won trips to compete for the big prizes in Monterey. Just being there made them winners. Need proof? This is the view from their hotel.
The Finalists: A virtual roadmap of Ducati Superbike chronology. This is Peter Calle's 1974 750. You could say this is the DNA for Ducati Superbike's to come.
Maryland, USA
Wild Card Judges Pick
Maryland, USA
Wild Card Judges Pick
Robin Lawrence's iconic 1974 Ducati 750SS
Connecticut, USA
Mid Ohio Winner
Connecticut, USA
Mid Ohio Winner
William Swenson's ultra rare 1975 900 Super Sport
Vermont, USA
Road Atlanta Winner
Vermont, USA
Road Atlanta Winner
Mike Cecchini's customized 1974 Desmo Sport Special
Maryland, USA
Wild Card Judges Pick
Maryland, USA
Wild Card Judges Pick
Dan Bockmier's stunning 1977 900 Super Sport
California, USA
On Line Round Winner
California, USA
On Line Round Winner
Lou Saif's restored and well documented 1983 TT1
New York, USA
Wild Card Judges Pick
New York, USA
Wild Card Judges Pick
Dwayne Frye's fully modified 1995 916
Nevada, USA
On Line Round Winner
Nevada, USA
On Line Round Winner
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