The countdown to World Ducati Week (WDW) 2018 is nearly over and the peaceful invasion of Ducatisti – set to energise the Adriatic Riviera and the Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit from 20 to 22 July – is about to begin.
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The highlight of the three-day WDW will be the Race of Champions. Dovizioso, Lorenzo, Petrucci, Miller, Davies, Melandri, Rinaldi, Pirro, Abraham, Rabatand Fores – not to mention a champion who has made Ducati history, Troy Bayliss – will be the combatants in a thrilling clash on limited-edition Panigale V4 S bikes.
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The race takes place on Saturday 21 July and will be broadcast live on the SKY Sport Italia satellite channel dedicated to MotoGP.
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Afterwards, the 12 machines, race-configured and with each rider’s personalised colour scheme, will be auctioned on eBay between 6pm on Saturday 21 July and 6pm on Saturday 27 July.
Each bike features livery and graphics dedicated to an individual rider, with colour schemes drawing their inspiration from the bikes used in MotoGPor SBK races. A plaque on the steering yoke will show the rider’s name and race number. His autograph will be written in indelible ink on the tank before the race gets under way. A certificate of authenticity, signed directly by Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, will give the purchase added value. Moreover, the bikes feature a series of special components used during the Race of Champions and a complete set of original parts, exhausts included, required for legal road use.
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Places at WDW2018 are still available.