From a press release issued by Ducati North America:

TEXAS STYLE DUCATI MONSTER CHALLENGE AT DALLAS IMS SHOW

More Monster Challenge winners prove that Ducatisti in Texas know what makes the coolest Ducati Monster

Cupertino, CA – December 1, 2004 – Round 2 of the continued search for the coolest Monster in North America concluded the weekend before Thanksgiving in Dallas, Texas at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. As with the previous show, each bike had a unique flavor and style. However, Kyle Diane Brussich, a Houston resident, tossed down the gauntlet to all the Monster men when she was judged best of show, winning the trip to Daytona. Her beautifully outfitted 2000 Monster 900 showed a staggering amount of creativity, hard work, and investment. She will definitely be a contender during the final round in Daytona.



Kyle says her bike is cool because, “Cool is watching the expressions on the faces of people when after seeing the bike they want to know whose it is and I get to tell them it’s mine. And I’m a girl. Then I get to spend hours answering their questions on how I came up with such an awesome bike. That’s way cool.”

Jim Gnitecki from Austin, Texas won second place with his 2002 Monster S4. The bike is mostly carbon fiber and you can see the attention to detail in the fit and finish. Jim’s bike flaunts a weight savings of more than 50 pounds compared to a stock bike. Jim was also selected as the “Dallas Wildcard” so he still has a shot at attending the final round.

Third place, Clifford Zeifman also from Austin, showed a beautiful 2001 Monster 900 Chromo. This bike was a limited edition model with a chrome fuel tank and Clifford’s bike was very cleanly punctuated with carbon fiber.

One hundred and seventy IMS show patrons voted Jeff Brooks’ 1998 Monster 900 the “People’s Choice” winner. Jeff’s bike boasts a unique white paintjob and has a very race bike appearance. His bike is clean, simple, and unique, an excellent recipe for winning the hearts of fans. Jeff is from Austin and works for Ducati Austin.

Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in five market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, Japan and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.ducati.com.