Ducati plans a special event in the nation’s capital to introduce its SportClassic model line to the public. Racers Neil Hodgson and Ben Bostrom as well as former racer Paul Smart will attend the January 12 event, on the day before the International Motorcycle Show opens in the city. Ducati North America CEO Michael Lock is also scheduled to appear at the launch party, which will feature food and a live concert. More information is available here: ~http://www.wherethepoweris.com/miscpage_008.asp~ Update: FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: To whom it may concern: Some of the details on the upcoming SportClassic Launch in Washington DC, scheduled on the 12th of January 2006 have changed. First of all we have not confirmed that Ben Bostrom will attend the event. Second Neil Hodgson will not attend the event. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused however as the event has grown, the details have changed slightly. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and contact me at any time. I can be reached either by phone (571) 216 0897 or by email [email protected]. Thanks, Matthew Ross Coleman Powersports Falls Church, Va www.wherethepoweris.com