DUCATI ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PARKING PASS PROCEDURE FOR 2005 DUCATI ISLAND AT RED BULL U.S. GRAND PRIX Free Ducati-only parking still available for free on Ducati Island during the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix but be sure to pre-register! Cupertino, CA Anticipation continues to build for the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as American fans prepare to see exotic prototype motorcycles, like the Ducati Desmosedici, for the first time on their home soil. Ducati owners enjoy a privileged status at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, many making Ducati Island their home base for the weekend. The Island is located just inside turn three and has been a staple of the Ducati experience since 1998 with special hospitality, gear check, vendors, autograph sessions, and Ducati-only parking available to all Ducati owners. Due to the overwhelming success of Ducati Island, parking for the GP will be limited this year. In order to accommodate as many Ducati parking spots as possible on Ducati Island, Ducati has created a pre-registration procedure. This new procedure must be completed online at www.ducatiusa.com . Owners will receive a Ducati Island parking pass by mail valid for parking one motorcycle on Ducati Island. Keep in mind, that a parking pass is required to park on Ducati Island this year but does not guarantee a place on the Island. Parking is limited by physical capacity and will be first come, first serve to anyone with a pass. Parking passes are valid for all three days of the race weekend. If you are interested in parking your Ducati on Ducati Island at the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, please register at www.ducatiusa.com immediately. Space is limited and this weekend is destined to be the largest motorcycle race in the United States. Complete details can be found online. For Ducatisti without Internet access who wish to park on the Island, visit your local Ducati dealer and ask them to help you complete the form online. Get your parking pass and get ready to see the factory Ducati riders: Checa, Capirossi, Hodgson, and Bostrom battle the stars of MotoGP and AMA Superbike racing during this action filled weekend.