Ducati Team’s Andrea DoviziosoFor the true Ducatisti, a visit to Ducati Island during MotoGP is a must. These events cater to Ducati owners, who receive perks like exclusive parking, a track walk and the commodore of being around fellow enthusiasts.And due to the success at Circuit of the America’s (COTA) debut last year, Ducati Island returns to Austin this year for the 2015 Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas April 10-12.Ducati Team’s Andrea Dovizioso at 2014 COTA MotoGP
This year’s Ducati Island will once again occur in COTA’s Grand Plaza as Ducati Team pilots Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso vie for points. Tickets for this year’s event – available at Ducati USA – will cost $215 per person, and offer the following exclusive benefits:
Turn 12 Ducati Grandstand seat (three-day pass)
Ducati motorcycle parking pass with access to exclusive parking area
Parade lap around world-famous COTA track for Ducati owners
Ducati track walk
Voucher for exclusive Ducati gift
Personalized Gear Check
Access to Ducati Owners Hospitality Area
“Guests will also be privy to technical demonstrations, high-energy fashion shows, a silent auction benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation and access to the Ducati shopping experience, where Ducati apparel and accessories will be available for purchase,” Ducati reports. “New product displays will also be part of the experience, including the latest additions to the Ducati lineup: the preeminent Scrambler and the recently launched 1299 Panigale S.”For additional information, visit Ducati USA or MotoGP.com.
Our first segment introduces you to the new Arch 1s. This latest, slightly more sporting American V-twin, adds to the original KRGT1 coming from the boutique manufacturer based in Hawthorne, Southern California. Senior Editor Nic de Sena rode through Malibu with Gard Hollinger, who co-founded Arch Motorcycle with his friend, Keanu Reeves. The 1s is a unique ride for sure, and Nic explains what makes the bike really stand out.
For the entertaining story behind Arch Motorcycle from Gard Hollinger himself, you must listen to his podcast episode on Motos & Friends HERE
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with multiple Emmy award-winning writer, Producer, Director, and actor, Thom Beers. the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent.
Thom’s fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows such as ‘Deadliest Catch’ (now in its 17th season!), and many others. Of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story of how he started the first real fabrication reality show ‘Monster Garage’, that showcased Jesse James, and then how that led to ‘Biker Build Off’ and the ‘Zombie Choppers’ movie.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening.
