When will it end…

For all you Ducati Monster 1100 S fans out there, all the votes were collected and counted last week after the unveiling of custom editions during the National Premier event at Ducati dealers across North America. “The Experience” previewed Ducati Indianapolis’ entry of Greg Beall’s interpretation of the iconic Monster with his “Ducati Indy Brickyard Special Edition” here at www.redbullindianapolisgp.com a couple weeks ago.

Ducati North America’s media release last week stated: “While the competition was fierce, in the end there could be only one. Votes came in fast and strong showing support for Ducati dealerships around the country. As the counting began it was uncertain who would emerge victorious. Throughout the week votes remained close but a victor was crowned. With inspiration taken from the urban Los Angeles landscape, Del Amo Motorsports captured the most attention and has taken their Monster 1100 to the winner’s circle in the US. Canada’s Thunder City Power & Leisure took top honors in Canada and was close in the running for the top position overall.”

The folks up at Ducati Indianapolis would like to thank our readers here at www.redbullindianapolisgp.com for all their positive comments and votes in this national design competition and offer our congratulations to the team out at Del Amo Motorsports in Redondo Beach, Calif.

Keep your eyes peeled this spring and summer for the “Ducati Indy Brickyard Special Edition”. I’m sure it will be making some appearances around Indy as the Centennial Era gets into high gear out at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

This coming August 30, 2009, the Red Bull Indianapolis GP will be the third motor race of the track’s Centennial Era, a three-year celebration honoring the 100^th anniversaries of the opening of the famed facility in 1909 and the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.

Oh, and did I mention the weather in Jacksonville, Fla., finally warmed up just in time for my return back to Indianapolis’ frigid cold weather? I also have to mention that it is snowing today.

I’m anxiously looking forward to next Monday, Feb. 2, hoping Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow. If he does, I guess it’s another six weeks of bench racing!

I’ll see you all here at www.redbullindianapolisgp.com next week.

Greg