DALLAS, TX Ducati North America and Advanced Motorsports announce the grand opening of the nations newest Ducati dealership. Advanced Motorsports Ducati Dallas will open the doors on Saturday evening, June 24th, 2006 with a large grand opening celebration from 4:00pm-8:00pm and is located at 1318 North Industrial Boulevard. The dealership, owned by former AMA Pro Thunder National Champion Jeff Nash and his wife Toni, will soon become one of the top performing Ducati dealerships in the country. The 6,000 square foot dealership is dedicated exclusively to Ducati and located in the Trinity Design District in downtown Dallas. Nash, known as one of the top Ducati tuners in the United States, is recognized for building race winning bikes and track preparation services. His workshop will offer all levels of tuning and motorcycle set-up services. “It is such a great honor to open our second location here in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. Our team has boundless enthusiasm for Ducati,” said Jeff Nash, owner of Advanced Motorsports Ducati Dallas. “We look forward to continued growth and building upon our existing customer base here in Texas. We feel that the new location will allow us to better serve our customers in the DFW area with the convenience they deserve.” Nash used his professional riding experience and countless hours spent at the race track to become a legendary tuner and resource for any Ducati rider. His accomplishments as a National and Regional Championship winning racer and engine builder have brought him a well respected and strong following amongst his existing national customer base. Visitors of the grand opening event will have the opportunity to see an amazing selection of the latest hardware from Ducati, and will enjoy food and drink. In addition, Ducati North America CEO Michael Lock and current AMA Factory Superbike rider Neil Hodgson will make a special appearance to greet guests and sign autographs. The event is set to entertain local VIPs and celebrities as well as sports stars as they take a first look at the latest Ducati apparel with a special fashion preview. The evening will also host a delightful menu created by Joel Harloff, Executive Chef of the Landmark Restaurant/Melrose Hotel, as well as hosting a motorcycle gear fashion show. Grand opening celebration to be attended by Ducati North America CEO and World Champion racing superstar Neil Hodgson