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December 2004
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On
November 18th 2004, at the Copacabana Fort in Rio
de Janeiro, was the world premiere of the Pirelli
2005 Calendar, the most exclusive world event for
beauty lovers, fashion followers and photography connoisseurs.
Shot
by world-renowned French photographer Patrick Demarchelier,
the 2005 Pirelli Calendar chose the spectacular setting
of Rio de Janeiro, the metropolis that, as Naomi Campbell
says (appearing for the third time in the "The
Cal") "reflects the Brazilian people's energetic
and positive spirit".
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17
year old supermodels get loose in Rio de Jenerio for
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Demarchelier
has grasped and assimilated the spirit of Brazil: 'O espirito
do Brazil' is in fact the title chosen for the backstage
film and of Rio de Janeiro, a city dominated by strong contrasts,
required a masterly use of light to express strong contrasts
and obtain striking portraits, black and white only
The
black and white photographs investigate the most mysterious
aspects of the models seeking out the invisible source
of their allure: alongside the already mentioned Naomi
Campbell (Victoria's Secret, America's Next Top Model)
are Filippa Hamilton and Isabeli Fontana (already chosen
by Bruce Weber for the 2003 edition), Adriana Lima (the
current featured model for Victoria's Secret and Maybeline
cosmetics), Diana Dondoe, Erin Wasson, Euguenia Volodina,
Julia Stegner, Liliane Ferrarezi, Marija Vujovic, Michelle
Buswell, "Valentina" and Valeria Bohm.
A
truly an international cast with three Brazilians, two
Americans, one Russian, one Montenegrin, one Romanian,
one Swede and one German, ranging in age from a just turned
17 to the legerndary Naomi Campbell in her mid 30's. For
the inside story on the very sexy, and very nude calendar
go to Pirelli
2005.
MotoGP Winter Tests –Valencia, Spain
Ducati
Desmosedici riders 1-sec quicker than factory Hondas
Capirissi
and Checa Pick up the Pace Even More
Ducati Beats Record Times at Valencia MotoGP Tests
MotoGP
Test Valenca, Spain November 24-26, 2004
- The Ducati Marlboro Team has concluded its 2004 testing
schedule in the best possible way at Valencia, Spain.
Thanks to superb performances by its two riders, the Italian
team went quicker than the 2004 pole mark set by Tamada
(1m32.81s) and Biaggi's fastest lap (1m33.58s) recorded
just over one month ago in the final GP of the season.
They continued to improve on the top times they set over
the other factory teams at last week's MotoGP
3-Day Test in Valencia, Spain.
After
yesterday's rain, perfect conditions today allowed
Loris Capirossi and Carlos Checa to put in a full day's
work and conclude the final tests of the year with
interesting times.The Italian Capirossi was particularly
quick on Bridgestone qualifying tyres, coming back
and setting an excellent 1m32.67s in his 62 laps.
Loris
Capirossi, on the evolution version of the Desmosedici
GP4 with changes to the frame and the new swing-arm, tested
a variety of suspension and chassis set-ups. The Italian
said that he was pleased with the results obtained and
motivated by the changes made to the bike and the new
Bridgestone tyres.
"I
am really satisfied with what we have been able to achieve
on the one day that the track was dry, but I wasn't sorry
that I got a chance to test the Bridgestone wets yesterday,
which proved to be extremely valid tyres" commented
Capirossi. "I'm pleased with the way things are going
and the working method we are using. Today we did a lot
of laps and tried a number of changes, obtaining some
good times. It's as if we are about to start 2005 . and
I'm feeling confident already".
Carlos
Checa, with a total of 65 laps on the prototype Desmosedici
GP5, was the quickest rider on the track with race tyres,
setting a time of 1m33.09s. The Spanish rider, who preferred
to focus on race set-up and not use qualifying tyres,
has adapted quickly to the numerous changes he has encountered
after signing for the Ducati Marlboro Team - bike, team
and tyres - and has clearly demonstrated his motivation
and professionalism.
Superbike
rider Régis Laconi's period as Ducati Desmosedici
development team test rider came to a positive end with
a best time of 1m35.78s. Régis's total of 44 laps
also included a crash, which luckily finished without
any serious consequences. The Frenchman, who focussed
on electronics and engine mapping work on the Italian
V4 machine, has offered valid support in the development
of the bike that will race in next year's MotoGP World
Championship, for which Ducati Corse was appreciative
of his professional and positive attitude demonstrated
in these tests.
The
Ducati Marlboro Team's next testing session is scheduled
for January 22-24, 2005 at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia.
Honda
teams complete successful two-day test at Valencia
Honda
MotoGP teams wrapped up their 2004 testing programme with
a two-day test at the 4.005km Ricardo Tormo Circuit at
Valencia, Spain. The heavy rain that fell on Monday washed
away the series of test planned for the day restricting
the riders to rain tyre testing and alternative engine
mapping to cope with the conditions.
Nicky
Hayden (Repsol Honda) put in just 26-laps yesterday. The
American trying various engine settings in search of a
smoother power delivery from his RC211V 990cc Honda around
the twisty demanding circuit.
The Telefonica MoviStar Honda riders elected to sit out
the day. Wet weather specialist Sete Gibernau confident
he had nothing to learn while his new tem mate, Marco
Melandri felt he lacked the necessary experience on the
RCV to conduct meaningful testing in wet conditions. Makoto
Tamada was not too unhappy with the conditions. The Konica
Minolta Honda rider made the most of the wet track testing
Michelin rain tyres for the first time, gaining invaluable
experience as he continues his
adjustment to the performance of the tyres he will use
in 2005. The final day of testing was held in bright but
chilly weather. Track conditions were not optimal early
on damp patches dotting the circuit. But
having lost almost a complete day to the weather yesterday
the riders wasted no time in getting to work.
Nicky
Hayden put in a solid 70 laps today to complete his test
programme. The young American more than happy with the
rapport he has established with his new technical crew
during the five days they have worked together. Telefonica
MoviStar riders Sete Gibernau and Marco Melandri were
particularly busy, Gibernau working hard assessing the
remaining untried parts in the time available to the team.
Melandri put in another marathon 101 lap day, improving
as the day went on. The Italian ending the test with
a lap time to equal the best of team mate Gibernau. Makoto
Tamada had high hopes for the day but managed no more
than 20 laps failing to establish a good feel for the
cool track surface.Honda rider lap times and quotes.
Nicky
Hayden; 1m 33.7s - 70 laps. "Generally it was a good few days of testing we had
in Jerez and Valencia. It was really good to be working
with the new team and everyone seems to be gelling real
well. We're got a pretty good base setting and I'm pleased
to go into the winter break with a positive feeling. It
took a while today for the track to dry out and there
were a lot of guys jumping off everywhere; we just took
our time and had a solid day. I'm off the Japan for some
PR work than back home next week for a little rest but
I know it won't be long till I'm really wanting next year
to come and to get back on the bike."
Sete
Gibernau: 1m 33.4s - 85 laps. "Today the weather was good so we worked hard continuing
the work started in Jerez. I needed dry conditions to
lap at a good pace in order to better understand all the
material that we had to test yesterday and today with
the purpose of creating the best package of what we have.
I'm satisfied of the work of today, it's a hard work but
absolutely necessary in this time of the year."
The
other major factory MotoGP teams including Yamaha and
Suzuki concluded their testing LAST
WEEK
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2004
Supermoto FIM World Championship, Finestrat Finale
Van Den Bosch and KTM Clinch S1 Title,
Aprilia's Giraudo Wins S2 with New Electronic Injection
V-Twin
at the 2005 World Supermoto World Championship Final
Nov
27-28th Finestrat, Spain: The final round of
the Supermoto World Championship was particularly exciting,
with famous MotoGP stars such as Marco Melandri or Andrea
Dovisioso enjoying the great suspense concerning the S2
title. Thierry Van Den Bosch secured his S1 title in the
first final, but everyone had to wait the last lap of
the S2 Superfinal to know the name of the 2004 Champion.
Unexpectedly, Jerome Giraudo who arrived in Latina second
in the standings clinched his first title and offered
a nice present to Aprilia. Second overall after leading
most of the season, Max Verderosa offered the manufacturers
title to Honda.
There
was no real suspense in the S1 class, and in the first
final Thierry Van Den Bosch secured easily his title with
another win. “ My goal was to take the title in
the first final, and I reached it quite easily. Boris
has a better start than I, but in the off-road section
I made a pass and then stay focused on my race. I improved
my lap time several times and managed a good gap with
Boris,” said VDB just after this race. Winner of
the second final and the super final, VDB had a perfect
day and confirmed his domination during this final round.
“
It's always difficult to compare two titles, and my first
one two years ago will always stay in my memory as it
was a new championship. But this one is also really nice
for me, especially after a difficult season in Supersport.
I learned a lot there, and even if some people thought
that it would be difficult for me to get another Supermoto
title I'm glad to get it. I'd like to thank all my team,
our sponsors such as Michelin or Red Bull and my personal
sponsors. They trusted me, and I'm happy to give them
something back. I want to dedicate this title to Mr Seurat,
who died this year.He was the first manager
who offered me a ride in Supermoto,” analysed later
the KTM leader.
Second in the standings, Boris Chambon was never able
to really challenge his leader; fourth and third in the
finals “Lupo” was fifth in the superfinal
when he had to retire with a rear tyre puncture. Gerald
Delepine won his battle against Eddy Seel and Ivan Lazzarini
for the final third position; Gerald had one of his best
weekends with a third and second position in the finals,
and another second place in the superfinal.
“ I'm really happy to end the season with a great
result, especially after two difficult rounds in Greece
and Italy. In fact we found the right settings of the
bike early yesterday and we saw immediately the difference;
it was my first season with the team and our new bike,
next year can only be better for us and I hope I will
be able to fight for the title” said Gerald who
finished just in front of Eddy Seel.
An
incredible S2 450cc Class race brought the season to a
close as Aprilia and their twenty-four year-old French
rider, Jerome Giraudo, brought down the house by winning
the Supermotard S2 World Championship Title. Presenting
themselves at the start with a seemingly insurmountable
disadvantage of twenty-six points behind Massimo Verderosa
riding his Honda, Aprilia’s flag bearers progressively
made up the difference in the space of two heats only
then to conquer and win the final by surpassing all rivals,
bringing themselves to the top of the classification.
It
is a victory with huge implications; not only did Aprilia
take the lead from the debut, but they did it with a project
decidedly innovative. For the first time ever they introduced
into the category a bi-cylindrical propeller, representing
a technical choice until now considered to be almost impossible.
“I
honestly did not think it was possible to recover from
such a deficit – said the rider from Nice –
it makes the win even more gratifying. To triumph in a
season so tightly contested from the beginning is an amazing
result. When Aprilia decided to revolutionize the category
by introducing a two-cylinder engine, not to mention an
electronically controlled, I thought that at least a year
would have to be spent for development purposes. Instead,
everything worked perfectly and the results they produced
only improved with time. I have to say that the technical
staff did an incredible job, riding on the shoulders of
Aprilia’s impressive legacy in competitive races.
Ducati
2004 World Championship Winner
Commerative 999R FILA Edition
November
15th: Ducati is celebrating their win of the
2004 World Superbike Championship with the release of
this special edition 999R painted in Team Ducati Corse
FILA livery. The bike is an interisting mix of the now
discontinued 2004 season 999R limited production model
on which the winning 999F04 factory superbikes were based,
using the short stroke 144hp 999R04 engine, and the old
style vented front fairing to retain the Champiuonship
bikes' look. But it also gets the new the new 999R05 chassis
with the new style sheet aluminum swingarm and Ohlins
suspension, including the radial front brakes and forged
lightweight marchessini wheels. The mainfront fairing
assembly is also the R spec fiberglass
Suggest
retail price for the 999R FILA edition is $24,995 which
is a great price in Ducati's world, considering the previous
edition 999R03 cost $32,000, although it did come with
a $3,200 Termignoni race pike and match CPU module. While
the new 999R05
with the updrated new 150hp engine sells for $29.995 without
a race pipe. And the new 999S05
with 140hp does come with a slip-on race silencer and
CPU for $23.995. See your Ducati dealer now for a piece
of WSB history. Ducati
999R04 FILA Screensaver
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by blow impression of the hot new Italian Superbike and
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Hanging out with
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Bostrom,
Polen, Edwards at Long Beach Show
Dec 3rd - Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin AMA Superbike racer
Eric Bostrom will be at the Long Beach IMS show Friday, December
3rd from 8-9pm to sign autographs in the Ducati corporate
booth. Join us in wishing him well for the upcoming season.
Saturday
from 11:00am-1:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm, World Champion
Doug Polen will also be signing autographs at the Ducati corporate
booth.
Don't forget to check out the Ducati Monster Challenge and
see all the unique and custom Ducati Monsters.
Yamaha
also pulled a suprise unannounced appearance of newly signed
MotoGP rider Colin Edwards in their exhibit all day on saturday,
along side Valentino Rossi's MotoGP Championship winning M1.
Dec 1st - FGSsport already has a fuller than needed permanant entry list signed
up for 2005 with 32 bikes and riders vying for the 30-bike entry grid, including
the 6 manufacturers teams. Aprilia is still considering a WSB team after its
withdrawl for MotoGP.
For comparison,
MotoGP has recently been runing a partially empty starting
field down around 22-24 bikes this year. With the loss
of Aprilia and the Ducati Antin teamfor 2005, it now may
be even smaller
However,
Aprilia will remain in the 125cc and 250cc GP class where
they are the top winning manufactuer with major sponsor
support, and profitabiy making money selling bikes and
parts to other non factory teams.
In the
meantime, as Piaggio reviews Aprilia's marketing buget,
they will ask if Aprilia can return to World Superbike
where the costs are lower and the bikes are directly related
to the sportbikes they sell.
We spoke
to Robert Pandya, president of Aprilia USA, amd Robrt told
FastDates.com that all their USA marketing plans are on
hold until they hear from Piaggio.
Robert
said they also still have (4) remaining Mille Factory Nera
Superbikes in their US warehouse should anyone be interested
in the $30,000 carbonfibre bodied Aprilia Superbike. if you
remember that price included a free set of custom made matching
leathers and a trip to the Aprilia factory in Italy. but we're
sure if you waived those unnecessary, if now unavailable extra's
you problably could get your delaer to order one for about
$5,000 less....
promoter
DLSR.
Plans are underway for return a of World Superbike to America
beginning in 2006, possibly with 2 races at different tracks.
e
Dan Murphy's other AMA race venue, Road Atlanta, while Portland
Interntional Raceway and Virginia International Raceway
if they can upgrade their facilities.
,
Laguna Seca JOOcertainlyCar
Race Weekend at Laguna which had dwindled in size in recent
years.
Back
in the late 90's the LeMans e
WSCt
Laguna with all the top tema s including Mercedes, Porsche
and McLaren. You thought Superebikes geting around Laguna
in the low 1'40s was quick? The WSC fully enclosed 2 seater
race coupes with ground effects and 800hp+ were doing whileside
by side n
the corners at twice the G's. Mercedes and Porsche withdrew
from WSC racing in 2001 when they had proved all they neede
to prove, and the $2 million Mercedes CLK GTR cars all got
airborne at LeMans that year in the turbulance behind other
race cars being lapped and they were destroyed. Image doing
240mph down the Mulsane staright and your car suddenly lifts
off the ground, shoots straight up in the air for 300 feet
and cartwheels a few times before landing back down somewhere
outside the track. was
fortunately to walk away
Mercedes
now concentrates on racing Touring cars in the exciting German
Touring Masters Series (DTM) eedTV,
unfortunately, only sometimes shows here in America during
the slow winter months. quivalent
of Formula One quality Trans-Am sedans driven by top factory
F1 and WSC drivers. Incredible Racing!
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2004) -- AMA Pro Racing has released
its schedule for the 2005 AMA Superbike Championship. Highlights
include a round at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in conjunction
with the MotoGP World Championship event and the debut of
a new track configuration for the Daytona 200.
“2005 is going to be an exciting year for fans of AMA
road racing,” said Scott Hollingsworth, AMA Pro Racing
CEO. “We’re looking forward to showcasing AMA
Superbikes alongside the exotic MotoGP bikes at Mazda Raceway
Laguna Seca as well as returning to all the other great tracks
that make up our championship. Plus, with five different riders,
on three brands of motorcycles winning AMA Superbike races
in 2004, the stage is set to see another closely contested
series next year.”
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