Ducati Island And Nicky Hayden Highlight The Red Bull Indianapolis GP The second annual Indianapolis Grand Prix featured an event within the event at Ducati Island Indianapolis, IN (3 September 2009) - Last weekend, in his first Indianapolis Grand Prix as a Ducati rider, American Nicky Hayden posted a season best third place; highlighting a Ducati centric weekend. While everyone unable to attend saw the Nicky's third place on TV, Ducati Island was the talk of the track, with countless festivities and revelry taking place. The highlight of the island activities was Ducati MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden receiving the surprise gift of his own personal Nicky Hayden Edition 848. Ducati noticed one of the 150 bikes had a VIN ending with 69 and took that as a sign it was destined for Nicky, who had no idea he was going to be presented with it on stage at the Grand Prix. As a slight reprieve from the speed on the track, Ducati Island also featured a Ducati Bocce Ball court was built and decorated in a special tricolore paint scheme. The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana was on hand for everyone wanted to play a game, learn the rules, or needed an extra Bocce partner. Topeka AMA double-winner Larry Pegram was also on the Island all weekend interacting with fans- a rare opportunity to spend a day with a factory Superbike rider. For those watching the races; the Ducati grandstands had the best view of the track, including corners 1-4 and a view of the big screen- ensuring not a moment of the action was missed. Ducatisti also showed their charitable side, where a silent auction held for the Make-A-Wish Foundation raised $13,000. The auction featured Ducati memorabilia spanning back several decades; including some normally "unobtainium" items such as Desmosedici GP9 body panels and a Ducati-Burton Snowboard. A few notable bids included a set of Larry Pegram's racing leathers for $2,700 and a factory MotoGP uniform signed by Nicky Hayden for $700. Ducati Island will return to American road race circuits in 2010. For more information about the Ducati lifestyle and its happenings, please visit www.ducatiusa.com. John Paolo Canton Public Relations Coordinator Ducati North America Ph. 001.408.343.4414 jcanton@ducatiusa.com Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Streetfighter, Monster, Multistrada, SportClassic and Hypermotard. The company's motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, North American and Japan markets. Ducati competes in the World Superbike and MotoGP World Championships. In World Superbike, Ducati won both the 2008 Manufacturers' and Riders' titles, bringing the total to 15 of the last 18 Manufacturers' titles and 13 Riders' titles. Competing in MotoGP since 2003, Ducati won both the Constructors' and Riders' world titles in 2007. For more information, please visit our web site at www.ducati.com

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