[Ducati] Supporting Team Pegram might win you a trip to the USGP from Ducati NA

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Sent to me and other DOC club  presidents today by Chris Calovini of 
Desmohio: 
Vicki 
Dear Fellow Ducati Club  Presidents, 
As the president and founder of  Desmohio it was with a heavy heart and 
feeling of loss that we said goodbye to  our friends on the Parts Unlimited Ducati 
AMA Superbike team at the farewell  party we threw for them at the final round 
at Mid-Ohio last fall. The Desmohio  members came together to show our 
support and appreciation for the people who  made the bikes go around the track by 
taking the entire team to dinner.   Although we were saddened that we would not 
have a full time Ducati on the AMA  circuit for the 2007 season, it was a 
nice tribute for a team that worked very  hard.   
Later in the fall, we learned that  Larry Pegram had approached Ducati North 
America in order to put together a  privateer effort for 2007, and we became 
very excited.  As details began to  emerge, it became clear that Larry was 
putting together a formidable program,  and one that has the potential to be very 
competitive and fast.  We now  have a bike to cheer for in 2007 on the US 
National Championship  Circuit! 
Larry informed me that the project  was a go a few weeks ago, but that he was 
still seeking sponsorship.  Given  the grass roots nature of his program, and 
after talking to the Desmohio members  we committed $5,000 from member 
donations to Pegram Ducati Racing. Larry is our  home town racer, racing our 
motorcycle, and it was a no brainer for our  club. 
Pegram Ducati Racing is coming  together well, and Larry is testing for the 
first time on 2/4 at Jennings and looking  forward to the first race at 
Daytona.  Since his team is very much a  privateer and grass roots effort, we thought 
it would be unique idea if all of  the clubs can come together and ask our 
members if they would like to contribute  to this cause.  Keep in mind that 
Larry is both the team manager and rider,  and manages the whole team himself.  It 
is quite a job, and very much a  David vs. Goliath effort when you consider 
that he is racing against the  Japanese manufacturers, all of whom have much 
deeper pockets and many more  resources available.      
Wouldn’t it be great to see the DOC  logo on the red bike and know that you 
helped to make it go?  
Desmohio is in and we wanted to  share this opportunity with you.  
Donations and all  information are being collected at _www.pegramracing.com_ 
(http://www.pegramracing.com/) .  Basic  sponsorship is $100. For this you 
will get a tee shirt that says “Official  Sponsor” Pegram Ducati Racing, an 
autographed poster and a chance to win some  great prizes. Premium sponsorship can 
be had for $500 and has its benefits which  include pit privileges where you 
and a guest can have lunch at the Pegram Racing  Ducati hospitality in there 
pits, see the truck, workings of the team at  your chosen race, and a 
certificate proclaiming you or your organization as  an official team sponsor with a 
photograph of the certificate being presented to  you or your representative at 
one of the 2007 AMA races.  
Donations can be collected by each  club and presented as a lump sum or 
individual Pay Pal payments which will be  tracked by Larry’s web site. The Ducati 
Club that generates the largest donation  will get their logo on the race 
bikes and Larry will attend an event for your  club. If you make individual 
donation be sure to add your club name and that you  are an official member during 
your entry.  
Now for the best part of this – why  should you do it? Ducati North America 
has donated a trip for two to the  Red Bull US Moto GP race at Laguna Seca. It 
will include three nights stay  at Ducati official hotel, 2 VIP tickets for 
the race including Red Bull  hospitality with all meals included, two bike 
passes for Ducati Island, and a lunch with  Ducati North America CEO Michael Lock. 
That is only the start as  Pegram Racing Ducati sponsors are stepping up with 
many more prizes including, A  full Leo Vince system for any bike, Three 
Scorpion Helmets, One case Motul Oil,  Power stands front and rear for any bike, 
One pair Sidi boots , Fieldsheer  leather jacket of your choice, and many other 
prizes to be added at  Pegramracing.com .  
All of the names of the people who  contribute $100 will be given one ticket 
and an additional ticket for each  additional $100. Premium sponsors will have 
six chances to win the bike.  The drawing for Laguna Seca will be held at the 
Miller Motorsports Park round of the AMA  season in Utah one month prior to 
the  race. The remaining prizes will be drawn at the final round at Mid  Ohio. 
Larry has a very good chance of  winning this series. The AMA has changed the 
rules for 2007 to allow the 749 to  be over bored to 850cc. This should give 
the bike an advantage over even the  factory Honda 600's. Larry also has a 
contract with Dunlop this year to receive  the same tires as the Honda and Yamaha 
teams he will be  racing.  
This is our chance to show Italy that the U.S. clubs and our members  care 
about Ducati racing in the United States. This is  our Chance to show the AMA 
that we care about Ducati racing in AMA racing. This  is our chance to be part 
of the big picture and to top it all off, someone we  know is getting a free 
trip to The Moto GP race. 
If you  have any questions about this, or want more information, please do 
not hesitate  to call or email me at the above contact information.  
Thanks,  and see you at the races! 
Chris Calovini 
Desmohio Founder/President 
Director of Business Development 
Cycle Cat/Oncycles/Moto Millennia 
ph: 614.577.8080 x 102 
fax: 614.577.8088 
email:chris at cyclecat.com