Ducati Island celebrates its 13th consecutive year at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Red Bull US Grand Prix, all the off-track excitement and hospitality offered uniquely by Ducati will continue to improve. Ducati will host Island events in 2009 at Daytona International Speedway, Miller Motorsports Park, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

Ducati Island is motorcycle racing's premier off-track experience. Ducati North America has expanded Ducati Island this year with more attractions and more opportunities for owners and fans alike to get involved. Highlights include:

• Ducati Hospitality/Gear Check: the most comfortable venue at the races-complimentary for all Ducati owners (note: A Ducati motorcycle key is no longer proof of ownership, you must bring your current Ducati registration or insurance and picture ID with you to obtain Ducati Island hospitality access)
• Ducati-Only Parking: you can't get any closer to the action than this-only Ducati owners can ride in and out with this much freedom Parking Pass Details Here
• Ducati Fashion Shows/Special Entertainment: they need no introduction-the latest Italian fashions on the best looking models are always the fan favorite Island event and all new this year a special entertainment experience as well
• Ducati Performance Apparel & Accessories: Southern California Ducati will be Ducati's apparel and accessories vendor on Ducati Island, offering the latest Ducati Performance clothing and accessories
• Ducati Showroom: Come see some of the latest Ducati motorcycles including the Desmosedici RR, 1198 S Superbike, Streetfighter, Monster 1100, and a very special new addition to the Ducati lineup, which will be unveiled at 4pm on Saturday by Ducati MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden. Additionally, several custom built Ducatis from a variety of builders and the 848's from the new Transformers movie will be on display
• Ducati Monster Experience: Also new to Ducati Island is the Ducati Monster Experience. This special area of Ducati Island is reserved for one purpose; the Monster and the motorcycle culture surrounding it. On hand will be an accessory display, apparel display, Ducati performance custom bikes, and the US unveiling of the Monster "Color Therapy" program. All thirteen colors of bodywork will be on display for the Monsteristi to choose between
• Ducati Museum: New for 2009 will be the Ducati Museum, a 20 x 60 foot area transformed into the history of Ducati. On display will be a selection of significant street and race machines both past and present. In addition, there will be a historical display of product from Ducati partner; Oakley, and a very special selection of rare memorabilia from Ducatis early days. This special addition will include a Ducati radio, projector, shaver, and more
• WyoTech Garage: showing off Ducati's inner workings, WyoTech is featuring a technical demonstration where you will be able to interact with the technician during the process-WyoTech's new Ducati certification program ensures that your dealership's certified Ducati mechanics are the best trained in the business
• Ducati Vendor Row: Select vendors will be displaying products oriented towards the Ducati enthusiast; including Cafe-Razzi, Foremost Insurance Group, MotorcycleUSA, Metal Signs, MotoEuro, Ohlins, NCR and Capcom Entertainment
• Make A Wish Silent Auction: A silent auction will be held on Ducati Island to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. Auction items will include: Burton Snowboard Signed by Nicky Hayden, Nicky Hayden replica Arai Helmet , LoJack Security System for Motorcycles
• Autograph Signings: Many famous Ducati riders and personas will be signing autographs throughout the weekend; including Frank Scurria, Cook Neilson, Larry Pegram, Casey Stoner, Nicky Hayden, and Kevin Cameron, who will be on hand to sign his new book, The Grand Prix Motorcycle. See the Ducati Island schedule for autograph times.
• Ducati Track Walk: Get a Professional Racers perspective of the famous Laguna Seca Raceway-The narrated Ducati Track Walk will provide insights and strategies from the Andretti hairpin to the infamous corkscrew from Ducati Pilot Larry Pegram

This holiday event will have some special surprise announcements from Ducati, Stay Tuned.

Other major highlights include the all-new Ducati Island Showdown and the chance to walk away with an exclusive Ducati Watch by Binda.

The Ducati Island Showdown is an open contest held on each of the four Ducati Islands. The concept is simple-show up with the best Ducati in your class and ride home a winner. The 2009 showdown is sponsored by Motorcyclist Magazine, Pirelli, Puma, Oakley, Moto-Euro and Foremost Insurance. Complete details can be found here.

Ducati North America wants to reward one lucky Ducati Island visitor an exclusive Ducati Watch by Binda. Track down the Foremost Insurance girls and fill out your entry before the end of the weekend and you will be in the running. An additional winner will be selected to receive a gift certificate from Bridgestone tires. The winners will be selected on Sunday and your only chance to enter is at the races (see contest details on the Island for more information).

The complete Ducati Island Laguna Seca schedule is posted below. Don't forget to check out the Miller recap here.

Ducatisti Ticket Package

Ducati North America is pleased to announce, a discounted Ducatisti Ticket Package from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix taking place July 3rd through 5th in Monterey, CA.

The Package consists of:

- (1) 3-day general admission ticket
- (1) 3 Day Paddock Pass
- (1) Sat/Sun Turn 4 grandstand seat in the Ducati Only section
- (1) Parking Pass (Included in ticket package) in Designated Ducati-Only Parking
- Special Ducati cap and t-shirt (Voucher provided with Ticket redeemable at Ducati Island gear check)
- Ducati fan track lap on Friday morning (Time TBA)
- Special Ticket Package Price of only $195.00

To purchase the ticket package just follow the link here to access the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca webpage and take advantage of this limited offer.

DUCATI ISLAND LAGUNA SECA SCHEDULE

On Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, Ducati Island will be open from 9am-5pm, offering hospitality. Ducati-only parking is available as always as soon as the track opens. Schedules for Friday through Sunday are outlined below.

Friday, July 3, 2009
9:00am	Ducati Island Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Owner Hospitality Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Island Parking Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Foremost Insurance Gear Check Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Make-A-Wish Silent Auction Begins
9:00am-5:00pm	Bike Selection for The Ducati Island Showdown Begins
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Performance/WyoTech Technical Exhibition
8:00am-10:00am	Ducati Parade Lap **Listen for Announcements**
11:00am	Ducati MotoGP Riders Hayden and Stoner Autograph Signings (Subject to Change)
12:00pm-12:15pm	Autograph Session with Larry Pegram, Cook Neilson & Frank Scurria
12:30pm -1:20pm	AMA SuperSport Practice
1:55pm -2:55pm	MotoGP World Championship Practice
3:10pm-4:00pm	AMA Daytona SportBike Practice
4:10pm-5:00pm	AMA American Superbike Practice
5:00pm	Ducati Island Closes
5:30pm-6:30pm	Ducati Track Walk with Larry Pegram

Saturday, July 4, 2009
8:10am-8:40am	AMA SuperSport Practice
8:50am-9:30am	AMA American Superbike Practice
9:00am	Ducati Island Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Owner Hospitality Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Island Parking Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Foremost Insurance Gear Check Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Make-A-Wish Silent Auction Continues
9:00am-5:00pm	Bike Selection for The Ducati Island Showdown Continues
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Performance/WyoTech Technical Exhibition
9:55am-10:55am	MotoGP World Championship Practice
11:05am-11:25am	AMA SuperSport Qualifying
11:30am-11:45am	Autograph Session with Larry Pegram, Cook Neilson & Frank Scurria
11:35am-12:05pm	AMA Daytona SportBike Practice
12:15pm-12:30pm	Ducati Fashion Show
1:00pm-1:30pm	AMA American Superbike Qualifying
1:55pm-2:55pm	MotoGP World Championship Qualifying
3:15pm-3:30pm	Ducati Fashion Show - Two
3:30pm-3:45pm	Book Signings by Author and Motorcycle Journalist, Kevin Cameron
3:40pm-4:50pm	AMA Daytona SportBike Qualifying
4:00pm	Ducati North America Surprise Unveiling
5:00pm	AMA SuperSport RACE
5:00pm	Ducati Island Closes

Sunday, July 5, 2009
9:00am	Ducati Island Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Owner Hospitality Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Island Parking Opens
9:00am-5:00pm	Foremost Insurance Gear Check Opens
9:00am-12:00pm	Make-A-Wish Silent Auction Bidding Until Noon
9:00am-10:00am	Bike Selection for The Ducati Island Showdown Untill 10:00am
9:00am-5:00pm	Ducati Performance/WyoTech Technical Exhibition
9:40am-10:00am	MotoGP World Championship Warm-Up
10:10am -10:30am	AMA Daytona SportBike Warm-Up
10:40am -11:00am	AMA American Superbike Warm-Up
10:00am	All Ducatis Participating in Island Showdown Must Be In Designated Area By 10:00am
10:15am-10:30am	Ducati Fashion Show
11:30am-11:45am	Book Signings by Author and Motorcycle Journalist, Kevin Cameron
12:00pm	Make-A-Wish Silent Auction Bidding Closes
12:15pm	Ducati Sound-Off **Start Your Engines!**
12:30pm-12:45pm	Autograph Session with Larry Pegram, Cook Neilson & Frank Scurria
12:45pm-1:00pm	Ducati Fashion Show - Two
1:00pm	Ducati Island Showdown Contest Winners Announced
1:15pm	Make-A-Wish Silent Auction Winners Announced
1:30pm	Ducati Binda Watch Winner Announced
2:00pm	MotoGP World Championship RACE
3:30pm-4:00pm	AMA Daytona SporBike RACE
4:15pm-4:45pm	AMA American Superbike RACE

**Listen for Further Announcements of Surprise Celebrity Autograph Sessions**

All events and times subject to change without notice.

Ducati Island is sponsored by: