2008 Ducati Superbike Concorso

2008 DUCATI SUPERBIKE CONCORSO FAQ

What is the Superbike Concorso?

The Superbike Concorso is a competition celebrating Ducati Superbike heritage. The contest offers spectators a chance to see a wide range of beautiful and rare Ducatis and offers contestants a chance to win the trip of a lifetime to Italy among other prizes.

How do the bikes compete?

There are 5 rounds (4 regional rounds at motorcycle races across the country and one online round) in which Ducati Superbikes are judged across a number of criteria that best suit each bike. Not all criteria will apply to all bikes and some bikes may be judged across all criteria. The judging criteria include: originality, emotion, personal appeal, modifications, prior use, beauty, sound, and other criteria the judges deem appropriate. The judges will select winners for up to 7 different awards in each round—one Grand Prize winner and up to 6 runner ups. The categories are as follows:

Grand Prize: Best Overall Superbike

Runner Up: Taglioni Award (Competition Superbikes)
Runner Up: Cook Neilson Award (Pre-1988 Superbikes)
Runner Up: Troy Bayliss Award (1988-2007 Superbikes)
Runner Up: Casey Stoner Award (2007-2008 Superbikes and Desmosedici RR)
Runner Up: Ducati "Bella" Award (For extraordinary external beauty)
Runner Up: Ducati Passion Award (Bike must be ridden to round and total bike milage will be considered)

It is possible that some bikes may be contenders for multiple awards, however the judges will consider bikes for only one award per round at their discretion. Not all six runner up awards will necesaruly be awarded. If there are no bikes at a round that truly embody one of the runner up awards, the award will not be given.

Who are the judges?

Judges for the 2008 Superbike Concorso will remain the same as for the 2007 Superbike Concorso and were hand picked for their Ducati knowledge and expertise and will include:

Jeff Nash—a six-time road racing champion, AMA Pro Racing Board member, world renowned Ducati tuner and restoration expert as well as dealer principal of Advanced Motorsports, Jeff brings to the team cutting edge technical knowledge considered among the highest in the industry.

Rich Lambrechts—a noted Italian motorcycle restoration specialist, Rich's deep well of Ducati historical expertise is consulted by authors and museums worldwide. His accomplishments include the 2005 AMA Vintage Days Ducati historical exhibit "Passion In Motion, Ducati Style From 0 to 999."

Brian Slark—technical consultant and chief motorcycle restorer of the Barber Motorsports Museum at Barber Motorsports Park, Brian is the curator to the largest motorcycle museum in the world and oversees over 900 vintage and modern motorcycles.

In addition, certain celebrity judges may be asked to participate in some capacity.

Why an online round?

Because the 4 regional rounds may not accommodate everyone equally, an online round will allow those who cannot attend one of the regional rounds to participate in a nation-wide "online round."

We do recommend participation in a regional "in-person" round if possible. Photographs, no matter how good, cannot fully reflect small details that separate a great bike from a good bike.

How do I enter the Superbike Concorso?

Follow the instructions and submit your entry at www.ducatisuperbikeconcorso.com. You will receive an e-mail confirming your entry and then a representative from Ducati North America will contact you roughly two or three weeks before the selected round with further information.

I entered and no one has contacted me yet, what do I do?

We have to wait until the entry submission deadline has passed so we may assess all entries. If the entry deadline for your round has yet to pass, hold tight, we'll be in touch with you soon. If the entry deadline for your round has passed, please contact us at superbikeconcorso@ducatiusa.com. If you need to know sooner for the purposes of travel planning or bike preparation, let us know and and we will do our best to let you know what your entry status is expected to be.

Which bikes are eligible to compete in the Superbike Concorso?

All Ducati Superbikes, including Ducatis raced as Superbikes, 1972 and newer (models: 750 Bevels, 900 Bevels, TT1, TT2, F1, Supermonos, Belt Drive 2-Valve SuperSports, 851, 888, 748, 749, 916, 996, 998, 999, 848, 1098, Desmosedici RR) may be entered. The motorcycle must retain a Ducati motor and the frame must have started as OEM.

The bike does not have to be retail registered, but a title or bill of sale must show the entrant as the legal owner of the entered bike.

Race versions will be approved on an individual basis.

Can I enter multiple bikes?

Yes, but Ducati reserves the right, per the rules, to limit your entries.

Is there a deadline to enter?

You must submit your entry at www.ducatisuperbikeconcorso.com no later than 11:59PM PT on the deadline for the regional round in which you wish to participate unless otherwise noted.

DEADLINES

Round 1: Daytona, Daytona Beach, FL—2/26/2008
Round 2: Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA—7/1/2008
Round 3: Mid-Ohio, Lexington, OH—7/8/2008
Round 4: Indy, Indianapolis, IN—8/21/2008

Online round entries will be accepted from April 7-28.

Will all submitted entries be allowed to compete?

Each regional round will be limited to 15-25 entries due to space restrictions.

The online round will be able to accommodate more entries, but not all entries will be selected to compete.

What happens after I enter?

You will be contacted by a DNA representative within two to three weeks of the regional event and informed if you were accepted to compete. You will be awarded a ticket to the AMA event, but you are responsible for transporting your bike to the event.

Regional events will proceed as follows:

Arrive Friday by 9am to check in, get your swag and set up your bike. Be prepared to clean/detail the bike. The bike is displayed in a secured area with overnight security provided.

The contest will take place on Saturday and/or Sunday depending on the round the bikes must be removed by Sunday around 4pm.

The Daytona round schedule will be an exception and judging will occur on Friday. Further details regarding each round will be communicated to you upon entry submission and approval.

Participants are encouraged to talk with spectators about their bike throughout the weekend.

Please be aware that the Superbike Concorso takes place outdoors in a public race track environment. Ducati will provide stantions and volunteers to monitor the bikes during the day and security overnight. The bikes will however be exposed to nature and regular race track conditions such as dust, rain, sun etc.

IT IS THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A STAND AND COVER FOR THEIR OWN BIKE.

Spectators will not be allowed to sit on or touch the bikes. Owners are encouraged to stay by their bikes if they wish to do so.

Can I enter more than one round?

You can enter all of the five rounds if you wish. However, you cannot win the same award twice with the exception of the "People's Choice" award.

Are there any special requirements to enter the online round?

The requirements for entering the online around are slightly different. Online round entries require that 6 pictures be submitted: front, back, left side, right side, and two detail shots of the owner's choice. Since only photos of the bike will be representing your entry, better photo quality and composition are recommended.

Again, we recommend participation in a regional "in-person" round if possible. Photographs, no matter how good, cannot fully reflect small details that separate good bike from great bikes.

How does the online round proceed?

The online round will be judged by the same judges using the same criteria (were applicable) as the regional rounds. People's choice voting will take place online and the results will be considered by the judges in making their decisions. As in the regional rounds the winners of the online round will still be determined by the judges voting.

What can I win?

GRAND PRIZE (Best Overall Superbike):

Trip for 2 to 11/2008 Milan Motorcycle Show including airfare, hotel and VIP Ducati factory tour

RUNNER UP PRIZES:

Taglioni Award (Competition Superbikes)—$500 Ducati Performance Gift Certificate
Cook Neilson Award (Pre-1988 Superbikes)—$500 Ducati Performance Gift Certificate
Troy Bayliss Award (1988-2007 Superbikes)—$500 Ducati Performance Gift Certificate
Casey Stoner Award (2007-2008 Superbikes and Desmosedici RR)—$500 Ducati Performance Gift Certificate
Ducati "Bella" Award (external beauty)—$500 Ducati Performance Gift Certificate
Ducati Passion Award (must be ridden in, miles will be considered)—$500 Ducati Performance Gift Certificate