From a press release issued by Ducati North America:

WORLD DUCATI WEEK 2004

For the first time, the 2004 edition will last an entire week, from 17 to 23 May, at Santa Monica racetrack.

WDW2004 will be seven days of fun, including numerous motorcycling activities, an authentic Italian feast, live music, bike tours, and the participation of official Ducati MotoGP and SBK riders.

At World Ducati Week 2004 the Bike show is about to get much bigger. For the first time in his history, Ducati will offer seven days of energy and non-stop activities on the renowned Santa Monica racetrack, with track rides from Monday to Sunday.

Taking brand new model 2004 Ducatis (including the world beating Ducati 999 Superbike), checking out lectures at the Ducati University, or just lazing on the nearby beaches and soaking up the rays of the Mediterranean sun will be only some of the possible activities to join.

Beginning and expert riders of both sexes can mount up and learn to ride to their level with trained professionals at Ducati’s official riding school. Racing fans can race on the track for the entire week, watch the introduction of the Ducati MotoGP and SBK teams, and meet riders like Troy Bayliss and Loris Capirossi. Attendees will be able to discover the sights, sounds, and, above all, renowned tastes, of the stunning Italian countryside with half or full day tours through the Emilia Romagna region, organized by experts in the local culture. And after a hard day’s ride, what better way to unwind than with a massage in the Ducati gym (open all day), followed by drinks and a few hands of blackjack in the Casino Ducati? And all without even leaving the track!

Fireworks, stuntmen, mini-karting, custom bike contests, Ducati fashion shows…

WDW2004 will mean a week of motorcycle passion at its purest. Even just fans of bikes and biking can come and join the Ducati Village with thousands of enthusiasts from the world over.

Until the official WDW2004 event schedule is complete, a online site is available, www.wdw2004.com, for information about how to subscribe; e-mail address [email protected].