Ducati Ultimate Event at Silverstone

Added on Sunday, April 10th, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments

Ducati UK recently announced a spectacular two day event to be held at Silverstone Circuit during the weekend of the 21/22 May and now is to bring even more activities, attractions and value to this ultimate Ducati event.

This unique event will host a wide range of activities on and off track at this premier World Championship Circuit. Ducati Days has been designed to be more than just a track day. It is an interactive weekend that encompasses the best elements of Ducati and motorcycling.

Event partners, Silverstone Circuit, has announced a fantastic offer for all participants purchasing a full Rider Ticket. Full ticket holders will now be eligible for two free Silverstone BSB tickets and a 20% discount on up to four MotoGP Ducati Grandstand tickets – a total value £188. This is the chance to see some great racing on a circuit that ‘Ducati days’ riders will have experienced for real!

Although the main focus of the weekend for many will be enjoying the three different track configurations that are on offer, others will be seeking out the many activities taking place in the paddock. For some it may be having their suspension fettled by the suspension gurus from Ducati Coventry or for others it will be listening to seminars from industry experts enlightening them on the intricacies of motorcycle technology, the stresses of running a race team or how to become a modern day athlete to compete at the highest level of racing.

Ducati UK has also tried to make the weekend as accessible as possible for non-riders who wish to attend the Ducati Days. Children under 16 can come and enjoy the day free of charge along with Children’s entertainment. Day visitor tickets are now available at £15 for adults (this does not include food). Guest tickets for the weekend including food and refreshments are priced at £50 or without food at £25.

In the paddock there will be a number of Ducati partners with trade stands. These will include Moto Icons (Apparel), Bike Trac, R&G, Kiddi Motos and many others. For kids there will be a Children’s Entertainment area which will include a bouncy castle and more to be announced.

However, for those that have left the partners and kids behind to focus on a weekend of pure track action there will be plenty on offer. A unique opportunity beckons you to ride the full Silverstone MotoGP Circuit on a weekend with optional training from one the World’s best training schools – Californian Superbike School. Riders will also have the chance to ride two other circuit configurations which are the national and international circuit and be the very first to ride out of the new ‘wing’ pits.

For some a full weekend on track may be too daunting, so Ducati UK has organized, at the suggestion of the Ducati clubs, marshalled parade laps to at least get a taste of the MotoGP circuit that our heroes Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden will ride later in the year.

A full list of activities includes:

Training from Californian Superbike School (CSS) with on track training and classroom sessions
A full days track time on the MotoGP circuit
Three track configurations (National, International and MotoGP) over two days at one of the World’s premier circuits.
Parade Laps
Suspension set up by Ducati Coventry
Attendance of Scott Smart and the Moto Rapido race team
Breakfast and lunch both days including refreshments
Garage Use
Trade Stands – including Moto Icons (Ducati Apparel), Ducati Art, Bike Trac, Kiddi Moto, R&G, Dealer stands and many more
Guest speakers
Ducati Model Range Display and event truck
Helicopter rides (additional cost)
Riders For Health Ducati Auction
Ducati UK Museum featuring a collection of iconic Ducati bikes through the ages
Ducati gift for track and parade lap riders
2 x free tickets to Silverstone BSB round and 20% of Ducati Grandstand tickets for those purchasing ‘rider tickets’
Free entry for Children under 16 and Children’s activities
Track side photography

Prices for the weekend (inclusive of VAT) will be:

Day entry ticket (Does not include food and refreshments): £15
Weekend Entry ticket only (Does not include food or refreshments): £25
Guest ticket (Breakfast and Lunch included for both days): £50
Parade Lap ticket (inc entry and food, parade laps are at a controlled speed and with safety cars): £100
Rider ticket (inc entry and food plus 2 days on track – choose between Track or Training on Saturday, full Moto GP track for all riders on Sunday): £495

Tickets for the event can be purchased through any Ducati dealer and to find your nearest dealer visit: www.ducatiuk.com/find_dealers/index.do.

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