VIP Charity Event at Southern California Ducati January 23 Celebrates Nicky’s Official Arrival Cupertino, Calif (14 January 2009) Ducati North America announces today it will host a welcome bash for the Ducati Marlboro Team’s newest MotoGP rider, Nicky Hayden, on January 23rd. The event will bring Ducatisti and Motorcycle racing enthusiasts together for a chance to welcome Ducati’s first-ever American rider to the MotoGP team. The event will be held at Southern California Ducati’s newly redesigned dealership and include a silent charity auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “We are thrilled to have an American rider on the Ducati Marlboro MotoGP Team and look forward to giving him a proper U.S. welcome to the Ducati family,” said Michael Lock, CEO Ducati North America. “Nicky is a very talented World Champion and racing fans will look forward to cheering him on.” Doors open at 7:30 PM where guests will have a chance to take part in a Q&A with Nicky Hayden while bidding on items during the silent auction. Some of the highlighted auction items include: Roland Sands custom art piece Ducati helmet from Troy Lee Oakley Sunglasses Limited edition Nicky Hayden Tissot watch Casey Stoner signed helmet Nicky Hayden signed Lavazza Espresso Machine Additionally, a high-energy fashion show will begin at 9:00 pm to showcase Ducati’s Italian flare for style. Event is located at: Southern California Ducati 515 West Lambert Road Brea CA, 92821 714-256-6700 For additional information about the event, Nicky Hayden or Ducati North America, please visit www.ducatiusa.com