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DUCATI UK LAUNCH SPORT 1000 CUP |
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Monday, 11 December 2006 |
DUCATI UK LAUNCH SPORT 1000 CUP
 Ducati UK and the Ducati Sporting Club are to run a new single make Championship
- The Sport 1000 Cup - as an addition to the hugely popular Desmo Due race
series.The Desmo Due series which began in 2005 has been regarded as one
of the most successful, affordable and competitive race series in the UK with
grids in 2006 often over subscribed. The Sport 1000 which is part of the Sport
Classic range will run alongside the Desmo Due series under the control of the
New Era Club. It is expected that this format will attract both experienced and
improving club racers with the chance to compete in a championship well within
their budget and competitive with other championships.The Sport 1000 Cup
will be held over 8 rounds taking in circuits such as Brands Hatch, Donington
Park, Oulton Park and Cadwell Park. In addition there is the possibility that
one round may be held abroad as the Desmo Due did this year at Assen.
The
Sport 1000 will give racers a unique experience of riding a classic café style
racer with a modern air-cooled engine, a modern chassis and of course, modern
tyres. The machines will produce approximately 95bhp and allow riders the chance
to experience the opportunity of riding a Ducati L-twin race bike at an
affordable price.
The machines will be allowed minimal changes from
standard, with no engine modifications other than an exhaust system to increase
ground clearance, offering competitors an even playing field in terms of cost
and performance. The series will be run on a control tyre basis, similar to the
Ducati Sporting Club Desmo Due series and will not allow the use of wet tyres or
warmers.
Riders will qualify for a special discount if purchasing a new
machine via the dealer network, once they have registered for the series.
Additional support for entrants will be made available as a part of the overall
package,
It has been agreed that Chris Bushell and Paul James of the
Ducati Sporting Club will administer and operate the series on behalf of Ducati
and that the New Era Motorcycle Club will run the races.
Tim Maccabee,
Managing Director of Ducati UK said 'having ridden a Sport 1000 myself on the
track a few times last year, and also seen the camaraderie and competitive
nature of the Desmo Due series at first hand, I am really excited about the
Sport 1000 Cup. I confidently predict that it’s going to be the best sounding
one make grid in 2007 and probably the best looking too'.
Registration
forms and copies of the rules for the series are available from:
Chris
Bushell
Tel/Fax 01959-522249
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