The 2006 edition of Daytona’s biggest Ducati party ramps up to kick off the AMA racing season.

The Ducati.Net Ducati Owners Club and Ducati North America present Ducati Day at Speedpark Motorsports on Friday, March 10th, 2006. This party kicks off the 2006 AMA racing season in Daytona Beach, Florida across from the world famous Daytona International Speedway. The event includes Ducati race team appearances, tech talk classroom sessions, a Ducati only bike show, umbrella girls, the American Ducati Idol motor sound contest, a vendor row and more. Those attending DDD will be able to soak up the sun while admiring Ducatis on display, race go-carts or test their skills aboard Speedpark's 22-foot dragsters.

Long known for its prestigious Ducati bike show, the 2006 DDD celebrates the famous Italian marquee's history with a special award for the best entry built prior to 1985. The "Best Special" class, introduced in 2005 as a salute to Daytona’s long tradition of custom built "specials," has now become a standard show call for 2006. The entry fee to participate in the bike show is $10.

CycleCat Motorcycle Performance products, a long time sponsor of Ducati.Net and Ducati Day, will provide trophies for this special event.

Returning this year is the popular American Ducati Idol "Let Your Ducati Sing" contest, where the Ducati with the best exhaust note is chosen. The visiting members of the Desmodromiclub of Rome, Italy will again judge this event.

Celebrities expected to attend and sign autographs include renowned racer Ben Bostrom, returning to Ducati this year on the Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin AMA 999 Superbike, as well as popular former World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson, runner up in last years Daytona Superbike event. Also expected to attend is world famous long distance record holder Gary Eagan, who will be giving a seminar on his travels aboard a Ducati ST4s and Multistrada.

General questions about DDD and the featured activities should be directed to Ms. Vicki Smith by calling on 954-764-3847 or emailing to veloce916@aol.com. Full details are on the website at www.DucatiDayDaytona.com.

Directions: Speedpark is located across from the Daytona Speedway's highest grandstand, the Winston Tower, just behind the Hooters on Intl. Speedway Blvd.

Party hours are 10:30am - 3:30 pm.

Join us and don’t miss this occasion.