Laguna Seca Superbike Concorso and Ducati Island 2008

Casey Stoner won the championship, Ducati was in the spotlight and now the men in red were heading for California. Ducati Island was ready, the Superbike Concorso entrants were lined up in what the judges called "the toughest round yet" and the weather was on our side, simply perfect with no sign of letting up. Join us for 2008 Laguna Seca Motogp, Superbike Concorso and Ducati Island - click here for the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-m_1ZHE_a8
Story by Vicki Smith Photos by Vicki Smith and and the ever excellent Steve Leukenech.

John Bragg is another Superbike Concorso repeat entrant, his 1098 showed up at this round with lots of new changes:<br />
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The ALL NEW Casey Stoner Marlboro 1098M Replica signed by 2007 MOTOGP World Champion Casey Stoner. Built and race prepped by Brad Miller of MOTIONSBK. MOTION1098 race engine includes: High compression pistons, Ducati Corse race gearing, Moto Corse full exhaust system, balanced flywheel, Carrillo race rods, balanced razor crank, heads re-worked ported and polished, valves re-worked, balanced and blue printed, close ratio transmission, high temp silicone hoses, fully programmable Magneti Marelli ECU with 2 maps, 72mm full TITANIUM exhaust. Suspension and Chassis: Öhlins R&T radial SBK forks, black anodized with titanium front axle and billet sleeve. Öhlins DU515 race spec rear shock with custom internals and hi/lo compression, Öhlins steering damper, Brembo full floating 320mm SBK rotors with titanium bolts. RS Factory slipper with lightweight sintered clutch pak and hard bronze FO7 basket and titanium shafts. RS Factory quick shifter with RS reverse lever and programmable cut time to gear ratio. 525 conversion with DID ERV3. Black powdered swingarm. FO8 windscreen, Renthal grips, Marchesini billet quick release fuel cap JHP, carbon V-Pc with titanium mesh, carbon front and rear fender, carbon inlet covers, carbon undertank sides, carbon belly, Ducati Performance clutch cover, custom 1 off official Marlboro paint scheme, NO decals / ALL paint - Signed by: Casey Stoner 2007 MOTOGP World Champion.

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John Bragg is another Superbike Concorso repeat entrant, his 1098 showed up at this round with lots of new changes:

The ALL NEW Casey Stoner Marlboro 1098M Replica signed by 2007 MOTOGP World Champion Casey Stoner. Built and race prepped by Brad Miller of MOTIONSBK. MOTION1098 race engine includes: High compression pistons, Ducati Corse race gearing, Moto Corse full exhaust system, balanced flywheel, Carrillo race rods, balanced razor crank, heads re-worked ported and polished, valves re-worked, balanced and blue printed, close ratio transmission, high temp silicone hoses, fully programmable Magneti Marelli ECU with 2 maps, 72mm full TITANIUM exhaust. Suspension and Chassis: Öhlins R&T radial SBK forks, black anodized with titanium front axle and billet sleeve. Öhlins DU515 race spec rear shock with custom internals and hi/lo compression, Öhlins steering damper, Brembo full floating 320mm SBK rotors with titanium bolts. RS Factory slipper with lightweight sintered clutch pak and hard bronze FO7 basket and titanium shafts. RS Factory quick shifter with RS reverse lever and programmable cut time to gear ratio. 525 conversion with DID ERV3. Black powdered swingarm. FO8 windscreen, Renthal grips, Marchesini billet quick release fuel cap JHP, carbon V-Pc with titanium mesh, carbon front and rear fender, carbon inlet covers, carbon undertank sides, carbon belly, Ducati Performance clutch cover, custom 1 off official Marlboro paint scheme, NO decals / ALL paint - Signed by: Casey Stoner 2007 MOTOGP World Champion.

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