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A fabulous collection of exotic cars, motorcycles and watercraft is set for display at the Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. The Festivals of Speed takes place over two days, Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th. Friday evening will see a “Jet Port Reception” and Saturday will feature a display of 150+ exotic automobiles, motorcycles and watercraft displayed throughout beautiful Vinoy park. The charity is the Children’s Dream Fund.

With this being our Fourth year in St. Petersburg and the addition of our Orlando event at the Ritz-Carlton we could not be more excited, this year we have decided to cap the car count to just the ‘Best of the Best’.
Collectors of these rare machines are referring to the gathering as the ultimate lifestyle event. In addition to the display of rare and exotic machines, examples of the finer things in life are also on site. Products include fine wines & spirits, cigars, jewelry, confections, artwork, luxury real estate offerings, crystal and other luxury items.

The festival starts with a “Jet Port Reception” on Friday evening presented by the Grand Bohemian Hotel & Residences of St. Petersburg. The theme will be “James Bond-Shaken not stirred”. It takes place in a massive aircraft hanger amidst a surreal display of luxury aircraft, fine automobiles, custom motorcycles and stylish race boats. Aircraft scheduled to attend include everything from contemporary jets to vintage WW II fighter plane. In addition to the display of exotics guests will enjoy a premium brands open bar, themed food stations, a special display of the AUDI R10 race car and R8 street car, a silent auction to benefit the Children Dream Fund, DUCATI fashion show, displays of fine jewelry and other related items, smooth jazz and more.

Saturday will see a fantastic display of 150+ exotic cars combined with motorcycles and watercraft. Manufacturers product scheduled for display include Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Jaguar, Ducati, as well as many others. Vehicles will be placed for display amidst the waterside setting of Vinoy Park. Attendees will have the ability to stroll throughout the property while enjoying fine wines and sumptuous offerings from the onsite cafes while taking in the beauty of the “rolling sculptures”. Vehicles from the American Le Mans Series & the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will be on display as well.

According to festival founders, The 2007 Festivals of Speed series will be a must see for any true enthusiast of speed. “With this being our Fourth year in St. Petersburg and the addition of our Orlando event at the Ritz-Carlton we could not be more excited, this year we have decided to cap the car count to just the ‘Best of the Best’.” Organizers feel this will guarantee a fantastic display of both raw power and elegant coachwork displayed by some of the finest manufacturers.

While at the show, attendees will visit with a Varity of lifestyle companies to see the latest and greatest luxury items. Names include Mont Blanc, Tag Heuer, Xellent Vodka, Cohiba and many others. The luxury salon display was conceived to form the ultimate complement to the magnificent display of exotic vehicles. Smooth jazz and fashion displays will also add to the excitement. The day will end with an awards presentation to recognize those vehicles that receive awards. “Best of Show” will receive a crystal award from the Paris based company, Lalique as well as an elegant timepiece.

The festival is expected to attract a capacity turnout much the same as the companies other events do in Orlando and Manhattan. Ticket information is available online.

What: Festivals of Speed.
Where: St. Petersburg, Vinoy Park.
When: Jet Port Reception, Friday, March 23rd 7:30pm-10:00pm.
Vinoy Park display of exotics. Saturday, March 24th. 10:00am-4:00pm
Contact Information: Joe Sabatini/ 352-385-9450.

Cupertino, California (February 26, 2007) - Ducati North America announces an exciting series of events surrounding the 2007 edition of Daytona Bike Week.

This year Ducati is making the Daytona experience better than ever, with a four day celebration of the company’s culture and roadracing heritage. From Wednesday, March 7 through Saturday, March 10, Ducati will transform the area located directly beneath Daytona International Speedway’s Nextel Tower Grandstand into “Ducati Village” - featuring Desmo-only parking, hospitality, live TV feeds, the 2007 Ducati model range and a place to meet fellow Ducatisti.

On Friday, March 9, the Village will host non-stop entertainment as Ducati.net presents the annual DucatiDayDaytona party (DDD). DDD 2007 will feature favorites such as the Concorso DucatiDayDaytona; the longest running Ducati-only motorcycle concours in North America, a contest for the best sounding Ducati and two rounds of the exciting Fashion Show.

This year’s event also marks the 30th Anniversary of Cook Neilson and Phil Schilling’s historic 1977 Daytona Superbike win on a Ducati. To commemorate this occasion, Cook Neilson and Phil Schilling will once again return to the Speedway. On Friday they will attend DDD to meet fans and celebrate their legendary success at Daytona.

Another special guest of the festivities is Gianandrea Fabbro, the Senior Designer of the new 1098 Superbike. Gianandrea is making a special trip from Italy to attend DDD on Friday afternoon where fans can learn first hand about the development of the 1098 during a special presentation. Gianandrea will be available at the event for the duration of the day to answer questions, sign autographs and enjoy all that bike week has to offer.

Full details of the week’s events, including a complete schedule, can be found at www.ducatidaydaytona.com and www.ducatiusa.com.

Thunderhill is one of the only tracks in the west that allows us to experience racing the way it was before concrete walls and guardrails. Thunderhill is situated in the rolling hills of the north central valley and has lots of run off area. It has never been a spectator track so there has never been the need to for walls or fences.

If you are traveling North from Sacramento or the Bay Area, please take Interstate 5 North to the main Willows exit. Go left over the freeway and proceed West 7 miles to the track entrance on the right. If you are traveling South on Interstate 5 from Northern California or Oregon, we are located 1 hour South of Redding. Again take the main Willows exit, turn right and go West 7 miles to the track entrance on your right.

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The 1098 immediately strikes you with its purposeful, no-nonsense attitude. Performance is first and foremost in every detail.

Trademark Ducati features like the high tail section and compact front-end meld with twin under-seat silencers and single-sided swingarm to express its aerodynamics and agility. Add the new Testastretta Evoluzione engine at the heart of the machine and you get an all-out performance Ducati Superbike that seems to be moving fast, even when at rest.

The 1098 introduces a number of ‘firsts’ for Ducati and production sport bike design. The 1098 is the first production motorcycle to have the amazing stopping power of Brembo Monobloc brakes, the first to have a data acquisition system integrated as standard equipment and the first to use an ingenious construction method for its weight-saving single-sided swingarm. More ‘firsts’ for a road-going Ducati include the direct application of MotoGP technology, like the power producing GP6-derived elliptical throttle bodies and the use of the information-rich instrumentation originally developed for the new Desmosedici GP7.

The 1098 has the soul of a race bike, pure and simple. The riding position encourages the rider to mould to the sleek lines of the tank and seat: man and machine are made one. It transmits the quality and character of contact between road surface and tyre, it signals the way the chassis will react next and responds instinctively to rider commands.

BRP GOES ON THE ROAD

Can-Am Spyder roadster: the next dimension in open-road riding

Valcourt, Québec, February 5, 2007 – BRP introduced today its first “on-road” vehicle, the 2008 Can-Am™ Spyder™ roadster. This three-wheel vehicle, with two wheels in the front and one in the rear, offers a completely new and stunning look. Powered by a proven 990cc V Twin engine designed and manufactured by BRP-Rotax, Spyder roadster, with its unique Y-architecture, can be described as part motorcycle and part convertible sports car.

“Our Can-Am Spyder roadster is the next dimension in open-road riding. A true paradigm shift, the Spyder roadster offers a balance of performance and peace of mind with features like the Vehicle Stability System (VSS), engineered in conjunction with Bosch†, which includes anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control systems,” said José Boisjoli, president and CEO, BRP.

BRP’s reputation was built on its ability to innovate and design products for powersports enthusiasts. After more than five years of research, the Can-Am Spyder roadster is now delivering on the company’s promise to offer a complete line of recreational motorized products in four segments: on snow, on water, as well as both off and on road.

While confirming that the Can-Am Spyder roadsters would be assembled in Valcourt, Boisjoli added: “This is a historic event for BRP, particularly for our Valcourt and Austrian employees, as it confirms the strategic role of BRP’s Québec manufacturing facilities for assembling complex and sophisticated vehicles, and BRP-Rotax’s leadership in engine development. With Can-Am Spyder, we are redefining the roadster category by bringing the powersports experience to the road through this new generation of vehicles. BRP is entering a new era that will provide growth opportunities for our company worldwide and potentially create new jobs,'’ he concluded.

Plans are to start manufacturing units by fall 2007 with a progressive ramp-up of the production over the next three years to meet market demand.

“This event also marks BRP’s first truly global launch,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president, Strategic planning & Head of Can-Am Spyder Program. “In 2007, BRP will deploy the first phase of its go-to-market strategy: twelve selected American states and four Canadian provinces will offer Can-Am Spyder roadsters through BRP’s existing dealer network, followed by France and Spain in early 2008. In its second phase, BRP will expand its Can-Am Spyder offer to more North American states, Canadian provinces, Europe and other countries, and expects to be present worldwide within three to four years,” he concluded.

Among those participating in the event were Jean Charest, Québec Premier, Raymond Bachand, Québec Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Exports, as well as Yvon Vallières, Québec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Premier confirmed a reimbursable financial contribution of $17.8 million from the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec, to support the development of the Can-Am Spyder roadster.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski Doo® and Lynx™ snowmobiles, Sea Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as Evinrude E TEC®, Can Am™ all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, and Rotax® engines and karts.

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®, TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
† Bosch is a trademark of Robert Bosch GmbH

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For information:

Corporate:
Johanne Denault
Manager,
Communications & Public affairs
450.532.5173
johanne.denault@brp.com

Product:
Marc R. Lacroix
Manager, Product and Marketing
Can-Am Spyder Roadster
450.532.5023
marcr.lacroix@brp.com