DUCATI TO SUPPORT CANADIAN ROAD RACERS WITH CONTINGENCY Cupertino, CA April 28th, 2006 – Ducati North America announces further support for Canadian Ducati racers who are participating in the Parts Canada Road Race Nationals. The total funds posted are $20,000* (CdN) to the Canadian Thunder class, which includes air-cooled twin cylinder motorcycles from Ducati, BMW and Buell. The program boasts $2,000 per national race date at seven events plus a Grand Championship bonus of $6,000 to the series winner on a Ducati. Three models of motorcycles are eligible: 2004 – 2006 SS1000, 2006 Monster S2R1000 and the retro styled 2006 Sport Classic models. “We’re pleased to offer these funds to the Ducati racers participating in the Canadian Thunder Series” said Kevin Davis, Canadian Sales and Marketing Manager. “Robert Trottier and Derek Vammus have been our perennial top riders but we’ve yet to write that bonus check for the 1st overall Grand Championship. The pen is full of ink and the check book is open.” For more details and to download contingency claim forms, please visit www.ducatiusa.com. Series: Parts Canada Road Race Nationals Class: Canadian Thunder Bikes: (all MY 2004-2006) SS1000, S2R1000, All SportClassics Number of events: 7 Total posted: $20,000 CdN 1st $1,000 2nd $500 3rd $250 4th $150 5th $100 Series Championship: $6,000 Event Dates: May 18-21 Shannonville, ON June 2-4 Mont-Tremblant, QC June 30 July 2 Calgary, AB July 14-16 Mosport, ON August 11-13 Shubenacadie, NS September 1-3 Shannonville, ON *Awards issued as parts credit redeemable at any Canadian Ducati dealer. Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and the new SportClassic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, Japan and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.ducatiusa.com.