FIRST DAY ON THE SNOWS OF MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO FOR THE DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM Wrooom 2006, Madonna di Campiglio (Tn), Italy, January 17 – The Wrooom – MotoGP Press Ski Meeting 2006, the annual appointment on the mountains of Madonna di Campiglio in Trento, got underway today with the Ducati Marlboro Team riders spending several days of training and relaxation before the start of the coming MotoGP season. The formula of the event revolves around skiing in the mountains together with a round of press meetings and conferences. Today the first two scheduled press conferences saw Federico Minoli, President and Managing-Director of Ducati Motor Holding, and Sete Gibernau, the Borgo Panigale team’s new rider, give some early news on the Ducati Marlboro Team’s 2006 season. “We race to win and in our fourth year of participation in MotoGP we expect to win more than we did in 2005. We are sure that the team is stronger this year and we are ready for this fourth season with all the right cards to get some good results and to capitalize on our investment, also in view of the development of new technology aimed at our production sector” declared Federico Minoli in his speech to the press. “Racing is in Ducati’s DNA, we feel that we are responsible for taking and communicating Italian technology all over the world, and we are proud to be able to do so.” “Right from the start of the project we have had a positive collaboration with Phillip Morris” added the President of Ducati Motor Holding, “and I am extremely pleased to announce here today that Ducati Corse has extended the sponsorship agreement with Phillip Morris International until 2011. It is a unique partnership, one that since 2003 has linked together two of the most prestigious names in the world with the positive results that are visible for everyone to see. Together we can look forward to the future and the victories to come”. Then it was the turn of Sete Gibernau, on his first official appointment as Ducati Marlboro Team rider. The Spaniard, who has already had an opportunity to test the Desmosedici GP6, last November at Valencia and Jerez, said he was delighted with his decision and is looking to the future with optimism, confident in the potential of the Ducati-Bridgestone pairing. “Being in a team which is 100% behind me, with the ambitions, the means and the enthusiasm to produce good results, is like realizing a dream” declared Gibernau on greeting the press at Wroom 2006. “Every day that goes by I feel better in the team and I am sure that it will be an entertaining season, full of satisfaction and that I will be capable of repaying the trust that has been put in me”. “It’s going to be a difficult year, because every year MotoGP becomes more and more difficult and competitive, but I’m not afraid of the job ahead as I know exactly what was missing last year and what I need to do this season to get good results. The potential is there, day after day I’m more and more convinced of that, and I can only look ahead with optimism. In a few days time we’ll be leaving for the tests but after the first laps I completed in November on the Desmosedici, I could see that it was a great bike, albeit completely different to what I had ridden before. Add to this a great team and a company that has always made racing its philosophy and I am sure that I have made the right decision.” Tomorrow it will be the turn of Loris Capirossi and Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Corse Managing-Director, who will present the new bike. The Desmosedici GP06 will therefore make its first official appearance tomorrow on the snows of Madonna di Campiglio. Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau will unveil the new machine from the Italian manufacturer, a bike that will soon be taking part in a season that promises to be exciting and hard-fought, and in which the Ducati Marlboro Team will surely play a leading role.

DUCATI APPOINTS NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND AREA SALES MANAGER Successful 2005 spurs growth of North American team Cupertino, CA On the heels of the most successful year in the history of Ducati North America, Nick McCabe is promoted to Business Development Manager and Aaron Barry will replace him as Area Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. These two new appointments demonstrate Ducati’s commitment to the North American market where they currently lead the industry in the traditional motorcycle segment market share. McCabe is relocating to DNA’s Cupertino Headquarters where he will be responsible for overseeing Business Development, new projects and serving as the main point of contact for external relationships and partners. “I am very excited about this new position because it gives me the opportunity to really make some positive changes throughout our nationwide dealer network as well as get started on some new projects like a Ducati Riding School in the US,” commented McCabe. Barry, who will take over Nick’s old territory, is currently touring the Mid-Atlantic region and meeting his new dealers. An avid motorcyclist and WERA racer, he is now responsible for managing the business relationships with approximately 25 Ducati dealers. This includes responsibility for all aspects of wholesale motorcycle sales and related products as well as assistance with dealership promotions, events and regional marketing. Barry previously worked as an independent sales representative for companies including AXO America, Fairchild Sports and Vega helmets. Barry said upon acceptance of his offer, “This is great. I’ve always wanted to work for an OEM and certainly if you are going to work for a manufacturer you might as well shoot for the top. Everything just seemed to fall into place and I’m already feeling right at home here at Ducati.” 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.

ApexTrackDays, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, will be hosting trackday events at Miller Motorsports Park (MMP), Reno Fernley Raceway (RFR), and Spring Mtn Motorsports Ranch (SMMR). The highlight of our schedule will be our two MMP Full Track events (4.5 mile), one on June 19th, the day after the AMA races, and the other on Labor Day. Our trackdays are either no session or two session events; never three sessions. We also offer a free New Track Rider Orientation Class at our MMP & RFR events for those without any track experience. Weekend February 11-12 at SMMR North/South Track Saturday April 1 at MMP West Track, (MMP’s debut event) Weekend May 6-7 at RFR Full Track Memorial Day May 29 at MMP East Track AMA Monday June 19 at MMP Full Track (the day after the AMA races) Monday July 24 at MMP West Track Weekend August 5-6 at RFR Full Track Labor Day- September 4 at MMP Full Track www.ApexTrackDays.com [email protected] Travis 801-710-6766

CLASSIC HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL, MILLVILLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL AND INNOVATIVE MOTORCYCLE RESEARCH SIGN MIKE HALE TO RACE AMA FORMULA XTREME Millville Harley-Davidson/Buell, Classic Harley-Davidson/Buell, and Innovative Motorcycle Research have announced that Mike Hale will join their factory supported team as it aims its sights high, with plans to compete in the 2006 AMA Formula Xtreme class. Mike’s return to AMA national competition in 2005 was a welcome sight. The likeable Texan posting a string of solid top ten results while running a limited schedule was enough to catch the eye of Richard Cronrath of Innovative Motorcycle Research. Add to that Mike’s racing background from humble beginnings racing XR750 Harley’s on dirt tracks, to the experience and accomplishments Mike achieved in AMA, World Superbike and GP road racing, and you have the makings of a successful pairing. Richard Cronrath – Team Manager, Innovative Motorcycle Research Inc., Salem, NJ (www.racingmotorcycles.com) “We are happy to have signed one of the best talents in road racing for the 2006 season. While we’ve been working with this bike for several years now, with numerous podium finishes and 3 National Championships, Mike will be new to the Buell. His racing background is so diverse we are confident in his potential to be successful in the 2006 AMA Formula Xtreme Series and to bring the Buell to the next level.” Mike Hale – Professional Rider “I am looking forward to getting my first taste of the Buell! I had the opportunity to compete against them in the past and witness the torque of the V-twins first hand. This is an exciting opportunity for me. I spent years with my father both building and competing on the American twins, so they have always had a special place with me. I have heard a lot of good things about the Buell roadracer and the competitiveness of their racing package. I am ready to get on the bike, start testing and get on with the job!” Kevin Kodz – Owner Classic Harley-Davidson/Buell, Reading PA (www.classicharley.com) “I’m really excited that Classic Harley-Davidson/Buell of Reading can be a part of this effort. We’ve worked on our own over the last few years to support Buell’s road racing efforts regionally. With this team, and with Mike Hale on board, I think we have a winning combination. This should be a great year for Buell road racing.” Sam Macrino – Owner Millville Harley-Davidson/Buell, Millville NJ (www.millvilleharley.com), and Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Wildwood, Wildwood NJ (www.wildwoodharley.com) “We were thrilled to win the Thunderbike National Championship in 2005. Now that Mike Hale is joining our team and Classic Harley-Davidson/Buell has come on-board as a co- sponsor with Millville Harley-Davidson/Buell, we have the perfect lineup in place to really make an impact for Buell and road racing. This will be a very exciting year and I look forward to working with our team to make Buell racing a huge success.”

Denver CO January 16, 2006 Racing 2 Save Lives, with the help of Lehrer’s Flowers, a Denver based flower company, offers a unique opportunity for people across the country to make a donation to R2SL while sending a bouquet of flowers. For each arrangement purchased on R2SL’s Lehrer’s Flowers website, www.thinkflowers.com/R2SL, five dollars will be donated to the 2006 Eric Bostrom Racing 2 Save Lives 3rd Annual Endurance Event. Access to this web page can also be found on R2SL’s website. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this is a perfect opportunity to send flowers to a loved one as well as helping a non-profit organization. All profits generated by Racing 2 Save Lives are distributed among carefully selected organizations that have a significant impact on the lives of children in need and their families. For more information, visit www.racing2savelives.org.