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2008 Ducati Superbike Concorso. In 2008, each round is a stand alone shootout. With new rules, new classes and more prizes, this year each of 5 rounds produces a winner of a trip for two to Italy. It's a Ducatisti trip of a lifetime to the Milan motorcycle show and the Ducati factory and with prizes this good they came from far and wide, Maine, Kansas City, Colorado, all for a shot at the trip and prizes. Join us for this years challenge. Photos by Vicki Smith and Steve Leukenech. Story by Vicki Smith
The judges - Brian Slark of the Barber museum and Jeff Nash of Advanced Motorsports. Not shown, Rich Lambrechts
S. Brian Meserlian's 2005 749r. Here's the info off his bike card:
This is a 2005 Ducati 749 R The most advanced production Superbike prior to the introduction of the "Desmosedici Race Replica". The 749 R was designed as a homologation model for World Supersport. It has a larger boar, shorter stroke and revised cylinder head, larger titanium valves, titanium connecting rods, and a plethora of chassis and suspension features all combined to make the 749 R the most race-oriented production Ducati Available.
This is a 2005 Ducati 749 R The most advanced production Superbike prior to the introduction of the "Desmosedici Race Replica". The 749 R was designed as a homologation model for World Supersport. It has a larger boar, shorter stroke and revised cylinder head, larger titanium valves, titanium connecting rods, and a plethora of chassis and suspension features all combined to make the 749 R the most race-oriented production Ducati Available.
Brian accepting his trophy and $500 Ducati Performance gift certificate for winning the Troy Bayliss Award
Ben Bhimjee's 2003 999
Winner of DucatiDayDaytona 2007 “Designers Choice” award from 1098 designer Gianni Fabbro. Added equipment includes: Carbon Fiber: Dymag Front and Rear Wheels, Front Fender, Front Nose Air Deflectors, Timing Belt Covers, Air Tube Covers, Oil Cooler Cover, Key Guard, Tank Guard, Heel Plate, Mono seat unit, Exhaust Box Cover. CNC Billet : Adjustable Race Rearsets, Clutch Cover, Fuel Cap, Clutch Slave, Rear Brake Reservoir, Large Frame Plugs, Sprocket Cover, License Plate Relocator. Magnesium Single Sided Swing Arm, Braking Wave Rotors Front and Back, Ohlins Rear Shock, Ohlins Reworked Forks, Ohlins Steering Damper, Brembo Radial Brakemaster, Gold Chain. Tramagoni 50MM Full Exhaust, Hi-Compression Drop In Pistons, Stainless Steel Spring Kit, Slipper Clutch. Suede Seat Pad, Front and Rear Number Plates.
Winner of DucatiDayDaytona 2007 “Designers Choice” award from 1098 designer Gianni Fabbro. Added equipment includes: Carbon Fiber: Dymag Front and Rear Wheels, Front Fender, Front Nose Air Deflectors, Timing Belt Covers, Air Tube Covers, Oil Cooler Cover, Key Guard, Tank Guard, Heel Plate, Mono seat unit, Exhaust Box Cover. CNC Billet : Adjustable Race Rearsets, Clutch Cover, Fuel Cap, Clutch Slave, Rear Brake Reservoir, Large Frame Plugs, Sprocket Cover, License Plate Relocator. Magnesium Single Sided Swing Arm, Braking Wave Rotors Front and Back, Ohlins Rear Shock, Ohlins Reworked Forks, Ohlins Steering Damper, Brembo Radial Brakemaster, Gold Chain. Tramagoni 50MM Full Exhaust, Hi-Compression Drop In Pistons, Stainless Steel Spring Kit, Slipper Clutch. Suede Seat Pad, Front and Rear Number Plates.
Douglas Frederick and Ann Cederna entered this 1994 955 Corse
1994 Ducati 955 Factory Corse,Weight: 145 kg (320 lbs), Horsepower: 150 (at 11,000 RPM @ Gearbox), Equipment includes: Marchesini Magnesium 17” Wheels (3.5” Front & 6.25” Rear), Brembo Mono-block Racing Brakes (Front and Rear) with 320 mm cast iron rotors,54 mm Titanium Exhaust, 60 mm Throttle Bodies,11.6:1 forged Omega Pistons w. titanium Pankl con-rods, G-Grind & 731 Cams, Magnetti Marelli P8 CPU (separate mapping for each cylinder), Carbon Fiber Large Airbox, Airducts, Gas Tank, Fairings & Seat, Magnesium Engine Covers, Magnesium Swing Arm & Magnesium Triple Clamps, Ohlins 46 mm World Superbike Forks & Ohlins World Superbike Rear Shock,Wheelbase 1,428 mm
1994 Ducati 955 Factory Corse,Weight: 145 kg (320 lbs), Horsepower: 150 (at 11,000 RPM @ Gearbox), Equipment includes: Marchesini Magnesium 17” Wheels (3.5” Front & 6.25” Rear), Brembo Mono-block Racing Brakes (Front and Rear) with 320 mm cast iron rotors,54 mm Titanium Exhaust, 60 mm Throttle Bodies,11.6:1 forged Omega Pistons w. titanium Pankl con-rods, G-Grind & 731 Cams, Magnetti Marelli P8 CPU (separate mapping for each cylinder), Carbon Fiber Large Airbox, Airducts, Gas Tank, Fairings & Seat, Magnesium Engine Covers, Magnesium Swing Arm & Magnesium Triple Clamps, Ohlins 46 mm World Superbike Forks & Ohlins World Superbike Rear Shock,Wheelbase 1,428 mm
And this 2005 749r as well:
"The JHP 749R was the No. 1 bike for Stuart Easton, campaigned in 2005 to 3rd place in the British Supersport series with three first places in the season, including first place at Croft while setting the British Supersport lap record, and also at Brands Hatch where it again set the lap record to complete a total of 10 podium finishes in 2005.Technical Specifications: Brakes: Standard Brembo master cylinders with Galfer disc rotors and pads, Forks: Standard Ohlins R/T units with K-Tech 20 mm cartridge kits, Shock: Ohlins race kit part with integral preload adjuster, Clutch: Bucci race (4 post/spring unit) with 996 SP sintered friction plates, Engine: Full Ducati factory race kit, Heads: JHP Gas Flowed, Engine Management & Data Logging: Magnetti Marelli, Exhaust: Termignoni 57 MM Titanium Full Race, Fairing/Seat: Full carbon complete kit including brackets, seat pad, etc, Chain: Tsubaki 520 race, Sprockets: Renthal, Titanium fasteners throughout, Cooling: factory racing radiator and oil cooler, JHP Billet Sprocket Cover, JHP Vented Clutch Cover
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"The JHP 749R was the No. 1 bike for Stuart Easton, campaigned in 2005 to 3rd place in the British Supersport series with three first places in the season, including first place at Croft while setting the British Supersport lap record, and also at Brands Hatch where it again set the lap record to complete a total of 10 podium finishes in 2005.Technical Specifications: Brakes: Standard Brembo master cylinders with Galfer disc rotors and pads, Forks: Standard Ohlins R/T units with K-Tech 20 mm cartridge kits, Shock: Ohlins race kit part with integral preload adjuster, Clutch: Bucci race (4 post/spring unit) with 996 SP sintered friction plates, Engine: Full Ducati factory race kit, Heads: JHP Gas Flowed, Engine Management & Data Logging: Magnetti Marelli, Exhaust: Termignoni 57 MM Titanium Full Race, Fairing/Seat: Full carbon complete kit including brackets, seat pad, etc, Chain: Tsubaki 520 race, Sprockets: Renthal, Titanium fasteners throughout, Cooling: factory racing radiator and oil cooler, JHP Billet Sprocket Cover, JHP Vented Clutch Cover
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Steve Terbrueggen's 2002 998r:
I purchased this 998r new from Bruce Meyers at BCM in 2002. It has minor mods: slipper clutch, 27mm offsets, 60mm Silmotor Exhaust, Mag Wheels, Corse underseat oil catch can, quick change sprocket, Brembo radial brake master cylinder. 154rwp with exhaust on bcm dyno when fresh. It has won numerous CCS and WERA expert races and will be competing again in 2008 in WERA. Of the four ducati’s we own, this is our favorite. This bike is a true testament to the reliability of the ducati testastretta engine. Thanks to Sebastian at Melillimoto for tuning and maintaining the bike for the last four seasons, we really appreciate your help and expertise. Thanks to my son Josh for being the ultimate pit crew (rear tire change in less than 30 seconds!
I purchased this 998r new from Bruce Meyers at BCM in 2002. It has minor mods: slipper clutch, 27mm offsets, 60mm Silmotor Exhaust, Mag Wheels, Corse underseat oil catch can, quick change sprocket, Brembo radial brake master cylinder. 154rwp with exhaust on bcm dyno when fresh. It has won numerous CCS and WERA expert races and will be competing again in 2008 in WERA. Of the four ducati’s we own, this is our favorite. This bike is a true testament to the reliability of the ducati testastretta engine. Thanks to Sebastian at Melillimoto for tuning and maintaining the bike for the last four seasons, we really appreciate your help and expertise. Thanks to my son Josh for being the ultimate pit crew (rear tire change in less than 30 seconds!
Peter Calles 1977 900SS made the finals last year and was back again for another crack at the trip to Italy. One owner with 214 original miles. This 900 SS is completely original right down to the Italian air in the tires.
This time it earned Peter a $500 DP Gift Certificate as the winner of the Cook Neilson Award
This rqre 1987 750F1 Laguna Seca belongs to Jim Dillard Jr. Built in 1987 as a limited edition tribute to Marco Lucchinelli's 1986 win in the Laguna Seca Battle of the Twins race, only 50 of this rare model were produced for the US market of a total run of 200, making it one of the rarest and most classic production Ducati's of the 1980's
