Xerox Ducati

A few weeks ago now, since I'm so behind, I was invited by Xerox to attend the Ducati Speedbike races out at Miller Sports Park in Tooele. It was nuts. Have you been? Have you seen how those guys lean their bikes on their sides as the make their way around the corners? Insanity!!!


My coworker brought two of his nephews since his wife didn't want to come. We all tried out the perfect bikes for us. We actually could sit on any bike that we wanted. Some we could even ride.

Here's my co-worker
This just moved to the top of his Christmas list
Well his list anyway, his wife may not agree

Here's the younger of his two nephews

This one's a little more my style.
Truthfully, I really would like one.

They were really pushing these three wheelers motorcycles...

Didn't you say your coworker brought two nephews, you may be asking? Why didn't you show the other nephew with the bike he liked best, you may be asking...?

He was a little distracted by another attraction...

We boosted his courage up and convinced his to take his picture with the ladies

The Xerox Ducati riders are ranked number one and number two in the world. Part of our "VIP" treatment included a pit tour and a meet and greet with the riders. All attendees of the races can walk by the pits and take a peek in. We got to actually walk through the pit and the mechanics talked to us about what they were doing.


Unfortunately, Noriyuki Haga, the #1 seed, wrecked during the time trials, so the pit was really scrambling to reassemble his bike of choice (they have two bikes) so that he could race in the pole later that afternoon.

Here's his bike being completely reassembled.
His #2 bike was also tuned up and was standing by in case it is needed.


Tuning up Fabrizio's bike.

Because of the wreck, Haga was at the First Aid station getting patched up so missed the meet and greet.

Here I am with the #2 - Michel Fabrizio.

And to finish up, I'll share some video of the stunt rider that performed next to our sponsor's tent.