"What are you going to do if it rains?" seemed to be the only thing I heard all week. "Ducs like water!" was my general response, We're having a party, rain or shine. Friday morning dawned to overcast skies and a tornado watch, it really looked bad but never underestimate the passion of Ducatisti - darned if we didn't have a party anyway. Photos by Steve Leukanech and Vicki Smith. Story by Vicki Smith
Lights, mirrors, ACTION! NCR brought te street legal version of New Blue along with the rest of their drool inspiring lineup
Riders for Health, Motogp and Ducati's official charity brought all sorts of great items - Tumi Ducati luggage, Rossi/Hayden/Edwards/Melandri signed items. It was a great oppertunity to gt something cool and donate to a great cause
Rossi signed items are really hard to find but not today. That beautiful Ducati print was donated by the very talented Silvio of the Lady Ducati DOC from Torino Italy
Ducati Idol, the motor sound contest judged by the Desmodromiclub of Rome is always one of the most anticipated parts for the day. The winner gets a great Oncycles trophy and bragging rights for 12 months
The sound contest started off with a challenge by Roland Sands and his Hypermotard
Steve Leaukanech Photo