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J. Wood & Company’s annual Daytona auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m., at Stetson University in Deland, Florida.

The auction features over 100 motorcycles, ranging from a 1917 Indian Twin with gas lights to a pair of 2000 Buell Blasts. Brands represented include AJS, BSA, Buell, Bultaco, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Hercules, Indian, Kawasaki, Matchless, Moto Guzzi, Mustang, Norton, Ossa, Penton, Rokon, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Velocette and Yamaha.

More information is available from www.jwoodandcompany.com.

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Four days after issuing a press release that claimed it would field an AMA Superbike with “Suzuki Factory” support, Corona Extra Suzuki has retracted the claim with a new release.

The original release, posted on Roadracingworld.com March 3, read, in part, “Corona Extra Suzuki is very pleased to announce it will be entering the Superbike class for the 2003 AMA Superbike Season with support from American Suzuki Motor Corporation and Suzuki Japan. Jordan Szoke will be handling the riding duties aboard the all-new 2003 GSXR1000….Commenting on the announcement, Jordan said…’to get…on the Suzuki with factory support should mean a really competitive package.’…Corona Extra Suzuki principal Landers Sevier said; ‘This is going to be a terrific opportunity for the Team and Jordan. We are very honored to have been chosen by Suzuki for this important project. This will be the first time in a long while that Suzuki Factory support has been provided to a Team in the US other than Yoshimura.'”

After the original release was issued, American Suzuki spokesmen flatly denied that Corona Extra Suzuki was receiving direct support from the Suzuki factory, with one saying, “It’s not true.”

Now the Corona-sponsored team has issued another release, as follows:


CORONA EXTRA SUZUKI 2003 SUPERBIKE PROGRAM – MORE DETAILS

The upcoming assault by Corona Extra Suzuki on the 2003 AMA Superbike Series has raised eyebrows and expectation around the road racing world. Some of this arises from the Team’s relationship with American Suzuki Motor Corporation. This relationship will involve supply of Yoshimura kit parts developed for the GSX-R1000 and made available through their catalog. The Corona Extra Suzuki relationship with Yoshimura R&D will facilitate this partnership. To clear any possible confusion, Corona Extra Suzuki is not receiving the same level of support as that received by the Yoshimura Suzuki Team and has no relationship with Suzuki Japan.

Corona Extra Suzuki will field Jordan Szoke aboard the development GSXR1000 for the full 2003 AMA Superbike Series as part of the Team’s support contract with American Suzuki.

The team is looking forward to showing what a fantastic Superbike platform the GSX-R1000 can make in the hands of any privateer racer. Jordan will debut the new 2003 Team Corona Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbike at the second round of the AMA Superbike Series at Fontana Speedway.

Corona Extra Suzuki is proud to be partnering with Corona Extra, Suzuki, EBSCO Media, MTS, Parts Unlimited, Dunlop, Yoshimura R&D, Joe Rocket, Sidi Boots, MotionPro, Braking, Silkolene Lubricants, Suzuki Genuine Accessories, STR Motorsports, Lindeman Engineering, Bickle, FastDates.com, Yoyodyne, Hotbodies Racing, Zero Gravity, Regina Chain, Race Girl, GP Tech, RB Components, Spiegler, Box R, Stahlwille Tools.

From press releases issued by Ducati Moto Holding S.p.A.:

DUCATI CEO DI BIAGIO STEPS DOWN
CHAIRMAN FEDERICO MINOLI TO ASSUME CHIEF EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Bologna, Italy – Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH and Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: DMH), a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, announced that Carlo Di Biagio, Chief Executive Officer, has resigned from the company for personal reasons. Federico Minoli, Chairman of the Board, will assume chief executive responsibilities.

“We are very grateful to Carlo for his important contributions to Ducati since the early days of the turnaround, and in particular during the busy period of the IPO in 1999,” said Minoli. “We have asked him – and he has agreed – to continue to support the company in a consultancy role which will allow us to benefit further from his deep knowledge of the company.”

“It has been incredibly exciting to lead Ducati through this dynamic period of product innovation,” said Di Biagio. “I am now looking forward to concentrating on other professional and personal opportunities.”

Di Biagio was appointed CEO of Ducati in July 2000. Previously, as of May 1997, he was CFO at the Company. As CEO, Di Biagio invested heavily in new product, including the new 999 Superbike and Multistrada, and led the Company’s eagerly awaited entry into the Moto GP championship in 2003.

Federico Minoli was Chairman and CEO of Ducati from September 1996 until July 2000, and subsequently remained Chairman of the Board.
Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati has won eleven of the last thirteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in four market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster and Sport Touring. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets.

For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.Ducati.com.
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, as described in documents previously filed by the Company with CONSOB and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.



DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING CONFIRMS 2002 RESULTS

Wins Double Victory with 999 at First World Superbike Race in Valencia Bologna, Italy – Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH and Borsa Italiana S.p.A: DMH), a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today confirmed its consolidated results for 2002.

Preliminary results, announced on February 14, 2003, remain unchanged after final approval by the Board of Directors on March 5, 2003.

In brief, the Company announced 2002 revenues of Euro 413.0 million representing a growth of 1.3% versus Euro 407.8 million in 2001. 2002 EBITDA was Euro 52.3 million and represented 12.7% of revenues compared to Euro 66.1 million or 16.2% of revenues, a year earlier. Net earnings were Euro 6.5 million, compared to Euro 10.6 million in 2001.

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., as a stand-alone company, registered a net loss of Euro 3.0 million at December 31, 2002. No dividend distribution is planned.

A discussion by Ducati management of the full year 2002 results is available at www.ducati.com under Company and then Investor Relations, and can be accessed until May 8, 2003 under Webcast of Results at the bottom of the IR Press Release Schedule section.

A press release containing the detailed 2002 results is available in a release dated February 14, 2003, at www.ducati.com under Company, then Investor Relations, and then Press Releases.

Ducati also announced that Neil Hodgson, official Team Ducati Fila rider, won an impressive double victory at the first round of the World Superbike Championship in Valencia, Spain.

“We could not have hoped for a better start to the 2003 season,” said Federico Minoli, President Ducati Motor Holding. “Neil Hodgson’s performance at Valencia – as well as teammate Rubin Xaus who came in second in both races – was a staggering result. In its racetrack debut, the new 999 Superbike Testastretta is already proving to be the bike to beat this year.”

Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati has won ten of the last twelve World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in four market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster and SportTouring. The company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.ducati.com.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, as described in the Company’s 2000 annual report, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 20-F, dated July 2, 2001.


DUCATI ANNOUNCES NEW HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS

Bologna, Italy – Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH and Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: DMH), a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, announced a new structure in the communication area of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
Today Francesco Rapisarda has been appointed Head of Communications of Ducati Motor Holding.

Having arrived in Ducati Corse as Director of Communications last January, Mr. Rapisarda will report directly to Federico Minoli, Chief Executive Officer of Ducati Motor Holding.

Myrianne Gaeta and her team, and the Ducati Corse S.r.l. Communications office will report to Francesco.

The new appointment will also include his involvement as Press Officer of Ducati Marlboro Team during the MotoGP Championship.

Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati has won eleven of the last thirteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in four market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster and Sport Touring. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets.

For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.Ducati.com.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, as described in documents previously filed by the Company with CONSOB and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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By David Swarts

The MBNA AMA 250cc Grand Prix class may, or may not, get its first official lap record today when, or if, competitors take to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for their 30-minute qualifying session, the first official timed qualifying session for the class at Daytona.

Official AMA lap records can only be set during timed qualifying sessions, and from 1977 to 2002 the AMA 250cc GP class has set its grid through a pair of five-lap heat races, according to 250cc class veteran Bruce Lind.

The fastest time from Friday’s 250cc GP qualifying session will, therefore, be the first official 250cc GP lap record for Daytona International Speedway. Ironically, the first 250cc lap record for Daytona may also be its last if, as previously announced, the oldest AMA professional road racing class is dropped from the AMA road racing schedule in 2004.

Then again, if Friday’s schedule of racing and qualifying gets rained out (it was raining at post time) and the AMA 250cc GP grid is set by a combination of 2002 Championship points, pre-entry and post-entry order, the AMA 250cc GP class may go into the history books without any official lap record for Daytona International Speedway.

After an unofficial check of Roadracingworld.com records, Team Oliver Yamaha’s Rich Oliver’s (1:54.858) and Team Stargel Aprilia’s Chuck Sorensen’s (1:54.307) practice lap times from Friday morning are as fast or faster than any recorded AMA 250cc GP lap times at Daytona International Speedway.

From a press release issued by Norm Viano, Lawdog Sports Management:

BEN BOSTROM ONLINE!

March 7, 2003 – Daytona Beach, FL. Ben Bostrom is celebrating the pole position and Rolex he earned at Daytona yesterday by announcing the launch of his new website, www.BenBostrom.com. In launching this site, Ben joins brother Eric in maintaining his own personal site.

Fans will be able to sign up for news updates, peer through a constantly increasing photo gallery, and just generally connect with the likeable rider as he returns home to contest the AMA Superbike title.

From a press release:

Vmoto and HMSA stage first event April 26th and 27th.

Vmoto (Vintage Motorcycle Racing Association) is pleased to announce a new joint venture with the Historic Motorsports Association (HMSA). Under this agreement, Vmoto’s participants will share event weekends with HMSA. Vmoto will have one or more race groups in a typical HMSA weekend race schedule.

The inaugural combined event will be held at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, California on April 26-27, 2003, and will feature 250, 350, 450 and 500 Grand Prix motorcycles.

“We are thrilled that HMSA has given us this opportunity,” says Llew Kinst of Vmoto. “HMSA has a long history of promoting premier vintage road racing events on the West Coast. HMSA’s philosophy, which is similar to ours, is focused more on the car than the competition. As a result, they have attracted the most exceptional historic cars to their events.”

Vmoto is currently negotiating other combined events throughout the year and is actively pursuing motorcycle-only events for 2004 at venues throughout the West Coast.

About Vmoto
The purpose of Vmoto is to encourage the restoration, preservation and use of historic, vintage, and classic road racing motorcycles. Vmoto events are, in effect, rolling museums where historic bikes of the past can be ridden once again in a venue that respects their historic value. Vmoto advocates preserving the history of the bikes and giving the rider an opportunity to experience what it was like to race in the past.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.vintagemoto.com

About HMSA
The Historic Motorsports Association has been involved with the vintage racing movement in this country from the beginning. They are associated with the best vintage racing event in the US, The Monterey Historic.

For more information, visit their web site at: http://www.hmsausa.com

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By David Swarts

Moments ago Daytona International Speedway spokesperson Larry Lawrence announced to the media that Friday afternoon’s program of AMA racing and qualifying is on hold due to the weather.

It has been raining heavily since 12:25 p.m. Eastern Time.

A memo titled, “Rain Delay situation as of 2:25 p.m. Friday” was distributed in the media center and contained the following information about the AMA’s priorities for Friday:

1. To run the Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport and Genuine Suzuki Accessories Superstock races

2. To run Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike and MBNA 250cc Grand Prix qualifying

3. In the event qualifying cannot run: The Superbike grid will be determined by Thursday’s qualifying times, and the 250cc GP grid will be determined by 2002 250cc GP points, order of pre-entries received then by the order of post-entries received.

4. BMW Boxer Cup qualifying results from Thursday will stand.

5. SPEED Channel is currently broadcasting live and will continue to broadcast until 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time minimum, even though its live programming window is scheduled to extend from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Daytona International Speedway Operations is standing by to operate up to three jet driers.

AMA V.P., Director of Communications Kerry Graeber confirmed that the BMW Boxer Cup event was not under AMA sanction and that the BMW Boxer Cup may practice, qualify or race in rainy conditions if organizers of that series decide to.

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By David Swarts

Canadian teen Andrew Nelson tested soft barriers at Daytona during Thursday’s AMA Superstock qualifying session.

Nelson was riding his Honda Canada CBR600RR when he fell entering turn six, the last corner in the infield section of Daytona’s 3.56-mile road course. “I came in there way too deep and locked the front tire,” said Nelson.

“I was sliding along and thinking, ‘At least there’s Airfence.’ It worked out pretty good. I hit it, and I could’ve went to sleep in it. It was that soft. I’ve hit haybales that were put in front of a wall before, and it feels just like hitting a wall.”

Nelson missed the remainder of the Superstock qualifying session and ended up with the 24th-fastest time, 1:56.261.

Nelson was 12th-fastest on his repaired machine in Friday morning’s Superstock practice.

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Friday Morning AMA Superbike Practice Times:

1. Kurtis Roberts, Honda RC51, 1:49.501
2. Ben Bostrom, Honda RC51, 1:49.805
3. Aaron Yates, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:49.952
4. Eric Bostrom, Kawasaki ZX-7RR, 1:50.270
5. Miguel Duhamel, Honda RC51, 1:50.776
6. Mat Mladin, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:50.805
7. Jason Pridmore, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:51.558
8. Larry Pegram, Ducati 998RS, 1:51.558
9. Ben Spies, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:51.571
10. Doug Chandler, Honda CBR954RR, 1:51.715
11. Michael Barnes, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.425
12. Shawn Higbee, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:52.508
13. Steve Rapp, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:52.771
14. Jimmy Moore, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:52.873
15. Brian Livengood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.018
16. Eric Wood, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.428
17. Lee Acree, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:53.882
18. Jordan Szoke, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:54.029
19. Matt Furtek, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.121
20. Josh Hayes, Suyzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.141
21. Adam Fergusson, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.219
22. Mike Ciccotto, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.337
23. John Dugan, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.774
24. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:54.922
25. Vincent Haskovec, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:55.043
26. Tom Wertman, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.184
27. James Randolph, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.245
28. Warwick Nowland, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:55.273
29. Jason Curtis, Honda CBR954RR, 1:55.296
30. Brian Stokes, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.174
31. Scott Harwell, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.198
32. Jack Pfeifer, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.442
33. Sandor Bitter, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.513
34. Dario Marchetti, Ducati 996, 1:56.733
35. Scott Jensen, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:56.l745
36. Michael Hannas, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.780
37. Jake Holden, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:56.965
38. Thomas Montano, Suzuki GSX-R750, 1:57.124
39. Pat Mooney, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.669
40. Oliver Jervis, Suzuki GSX-R1000, 1:57.801