Hayden & Rosso on the New Ducati Monster Diesel

CUPERTINO, CA – September 28, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – http://www.ducati.com a new exciting video starring Stefano Rosso and Nicky Hayden riding the new Monster Diesel, born under collaborating between Ducati Design enter and Diesel style team.

About Ducati:
Founded in 1926, Ducati has been producing sport-inspired motorcycles since 1946. “Desmodromic” performance engines, innovative design and avant-garde technology characterize its motorcycles. Covering several market segments, Ducati’s range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter andSuperbike.

These authentic icons of “made in Italy” are sold in over 80 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North American and Asia Pacific markets. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an official team, the World MotoGP Championship. In Superbike Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers’ titles and 14 Riders’ titles and in 2011 passed the historic milestone of 300 race victories. Ducati have participated in MotoGP since 2003, and took both the Manufacturers’ and Riders’ titles in 2007.

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AMA Rookie of the Year

Saddlemen Sponsors Rookie of the Year – Grand National Championship Series

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA – May 20, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Since 1987 Saddlemen has been a leading producer of motorcycle accessories. During that time they have been major supporters of the motorcycle industry, especially flat track racing. For the second year in a row, Saddlemen has stepped up to sponsor the Grand National Championship Series Rookie of the Year program. The top two rookies in points will receive a cash bonus of $5,000 for 1st place and $2,500 for 2nd place.

Saddlemen believes in supporting the industry in which they compete for business every day. Tom Seymour, President of Saddlemen says: “The sport of flat track is exciting, a truly unique form of American racing. There is no better racing competition available anywhere in the world. It is my goal to make sure the next generation of racers is supported, that’s why we sponsor the Rookie of the Year program.” For more on the series visit http://www.amaproracing.com/ft/

Over the years Saddlemen products have helped many of racing’s elite riders – names like Hayden, Bostrom, Carr, Kopp, Coolbeth, Wiles, Johnson and Mees. Their saddles have been on nearly every twin’s main event winner for the past fifteen years!

Saddlemen offers the industry’s most diverse line of seats, saddles, and luggage. Saddlemen products are available through Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties dealers worldwide. Visit Saddlemen on the web at www.saddlemen.com or www.facebook.com/Saddlemen.

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Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi challenge on ice

January 18, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The 2011 Ducati MotoGP Team challenges the Ferrari Team on kart and car competition on ice.

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Another Podium Finish for Hayden at VIR

• Tommy Hayden finished third in Sunday’s race at VIR.
• Hayden is now 11 points behind the leader in the championship chase.
• The Suzuki GSX-R1000’s responsive handling allowed Tommy to make the most of the race and finish on the podium.

BREA, CA – August 16, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Tommy Hayden, fresh off his victory on Saturday at VIR, made it to the podium again on Sunday with his third-place finish. Hayden battled for traction throughout the race but held it together to the finish line. Hayden is still in second place in the standings, but with two more rounds of racing to go in the AMA American SuperBike series, he’s well within striking distance of first place at 11 points back.

Hayden started on the front row of the grid and shot out to the early lead in Sunday’s race. He then moved into second where he held steady until he noticed some chatter in his bike, which is thought to have been due to the grip of the rear tire. With high humidity and thick cloud cover, the track wasn’t as hot and sticky as everyone would’ve liked, but Tommy made the most of the race by riding a smart and finishing third.

“I feel good about riding fast the first five laps, but in the end I didn’t have the speed and the rear tire couldn’t keep up,” Hayden said. “We’ll go back to work before New Jersey and find more speed.”

Round 9 of the AMA American SuperBike series takes place on September 3-5 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey. Hayden is looking forward to earning more points toward the championship then.

Tommy Hayden made his second podium appearance for the weekend on Sunday afternoon at VIR.

Team sponsors: Rockstar, Makita, Yoshimura, Motorex, Dunlop, Galfer, RK Racing Chain, BMC Air Filter, NGK Spark Plugs, Color Rite, Renthal, Catalyst, F.Fabbri Accessori and Motion Pro.

About Suzuki: The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., was founded in 1963 by Suzuki Motor Corporation. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC’s parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries. www.suzukicycles.com

About Rockstar: ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful Energy Drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR Energy Drink is available in fourteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Energy Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, and Roasted Espresso. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors, and coming in 2010 – ROCKSTAR ENERGY GUM.

About Makita: Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge technology and innovation to engineer tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita innovation includes Makita LXT®, the industry’s first 18V lithium-ion cordless lineup. For more information visit makitatools.com. Follow Makita at www.facebook.com/makitatools, twitter.com/makitatools and youtube.com/makitapowertools. The Makita Teal color is the trade dress of Makita Corporation and is protected under common law and registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

SOURCE: American Suzuki Motor Corporation

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