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By David Swarts

Former Harley-Davidson VR1000 Superbike team Austin/Bleu Bayou picked up four 2001 Ducati Superbikes from HMC Ducati owner Mitch Hansen’s race shop in Wisconsin Tuesday, March 26.

“They picked up the Pegram/Slight bikes,” said Hansen Wednesday morning at Laguna Seca. “They picked up two complete (2001 Ducati 996RS) bikes and two rolling chassis. I think their plan is to retrofit them with 2002 Testastretta motors and be at the Fontana race.”

Hansen said that he believed the Austin/Bleu Bayou team was talking to three possible riders including Pascal Picotte.