From a press release issued by OMS Sports: Ducati Austin Names Bodenbach As Its Race Team Manager Former Harley-Davison engineer to manage Ducati’s Factory-backed run at the 2003 AMA Superbike title AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 13, 2003) – Ducati Austin has named Tom Bodenbach as its race team manager for Ducati’s factory-backed run at the American Superbike title, featuring top racer Anthony “Go Show” Gobert. Bodenbach, 36, worked this past year as Ducati Austin’s data acquisition engineer. Prior to that he worked in Harley-Davison’s race department for seven years. “It’s a great opportunity to be able to work with Ducati, the premier motorcycle in Superbike racing and Anthony Gobert, who’s one of the greatest riders out there,” said Bodenbach. A former amateur motocross racer, Bodenbach will again handle the data acquisition for team Ducati Austin. In addition, he’ll handle the logistics of running a major league road racing team, work on personnel decisions with team owner Terry Gregoricka and, according to Bodenbach, “Keep everything within budget.” Bodenbach will manager four full time and two part time race team employees for Ducati Austin. “We’re very please to be able to elevate Tom to the position of team manager,” said Gregoricka. “Tom’s proven to be a valuable asset to this team and has shown the leadership qualities that will allow him to excel personally, while guiding the Ducati Austin race program to great success in the 2003 AMA Superbike title chase.” Bodenbach, who hails from Menominee Falls, Wisc., has a degree in mechanical engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.