From a press release issued by Ducati North America:

DUCATI HONORED AS THE “FEATURED MARQUE” AT 2005 AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS

Ducati is proud to be involved with the most important vintage motorcycle
event in North America.

Cupertino, CA – December 23rd, 2004 – Ducati announced that they will be the
“Featured Marque” at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2005, an annual event held
on July 15-17 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Ducati’s long history of building exciting motorcycles makes this a perfect match and another occasion to bring Ducatisti together in the celebration of motorcycling. The event will benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum and feature a complete exhibit of classic motorcycles and memorabilia.

Paul Smart, winner of the 200 miles of Imola race aboard a Ducati 750SS in 1972, will be honored as the “Grand Marshall” of this year’s AMA Vintage Days. Ducati is also honoring Mr. Smart’s achievements with the production of the Paul Smart 1000 motorcycle, part of the new SportClassics family of Ducatis. Additionally, special guest and World Stunt Riding Champion Christian Pfeiffer will perform for the audience on his Ducati Monster.

The legendary Mid-Ohio circuit will again host American Historic Motorcycle Racing Association (AHRMA) road racing throughout the weekend; two days of AHRMA motocross, plus observed trials and dirt-track racing, also will be on the schedule.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2005 boasts three vintage bike shows; the traditional all-brands AMA Swapmeet, guest speakers, Ducati demo rides, an array of vendors featuring new products from top manufacturers and dealers in addition to the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Auction of motorcycles and memorabilia.

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 five market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. 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 http://www.ducati.com.