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.

From Rick's bike card:<br />
2001-996, 2005 Concours D' Elegance/Ducati Island-Best in Show/Best Superbike. Featured in Fall 2005 edition of Moto-Euro magazine.Owner Rick Henry. Builder Mike Lancaster. This bike that I have built has 26,622 miles and I ride it as much as possible!It has taken approximately 5 years and an excess of $45,000 to build.Engine:Panli-Titanium rods,high comp pistons,SPS cams,Nichols light weight flywheel,STM-crankcase breather,FIM-comp chip,Arrow-54mm full race exhaust,JHP-in box air filter,SFS-silicone hoses.DRIVE TRAIN:BST-C/F Wheels, Braketech-axis,front full floater rotors and rear, Brembo-race calipers,Brembo-race radial clutch and brake and master cylinders,Ducs-Billet drive hub,STM-quick change rear sprocket,SUR-Flex race slipper clutch.Frame:Glossyblack frame and sub-frame,Ohlins front forks,rear shocks and steering damper,Cycle Cat-top clamp,rear sets,kick stand,frame sliders,bar sliders,radial caliber brackets,SBK-ride height rod. BODYWORK:All carbon fiber, intake, headlight bucket, 3-pc air box,mirrors,belly pan and rear custom Sargeant seat. Ducati is not only a work of art but a lifestyle!

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From Rick's bike card:
2001-996, 2005 Concours D' Elegance/Ducati Island-Best in Show/Best Superbike. Featured in Fall 2005 edition of Moto-Euro magazine.Owner Rick Henry. Builder Mike Lancaster. This bike that I have built has 26,622 miles and I ride it as much as possible!It has taken approximately 5 years and an excess of $45,000 to build.Engine:Panli-Titanium rods,high comp pistons,SPS cams,Nichols light weight flywheel,STM-crankcase breather,FIM-comp chip,Arrow-54mm full race exhaust,JHP-in box air filter,SFS-silicone hoses.DRIVE TRAIN:BST-C/F Wheels, Braketech-axis,front full floater rotors and rear, Brembo-race calipers,Brembo-race radial clutch and brake and master cylinders,Ducs-Billet drive hub,STM-quick change rear sprocket,SUR-Flex race slipper clutch.Frame:Glossyblack frame and sub-frame,Ohlins front forks,rear shocks and steering damper,Cycle Cat-top clamp,rear sets,kick stand,frame sliders,bar sliders,radial caliber brackets,SBK-ride height rod. BODYWORK:All carbon fiber, intake, headlight bucket, 3-pc air box,mirrors,belly pan and rear custom Sargeant seat. Ducati is not only a work of art but a lifestyle!