20,000 fans celebrated the FESTA DUCATI 2008

17 Jul 2008:

20,000 Ducatisti from all over Europe came to the famous Nürburgring race track to celebrate their passion for the Italian brand. Within the 1.5 days of the event 8,000 bikes entered the venue. The highlight was the meet and greet with Superbike-star Troy Bayliss.

Germany's most famous race track, the Nürburgring, was the perfect location for the FESTA DUCATI 2008.

Before the gates to the historical paddock opened a long queue of bikers lined up, waiting for the FESTA 2008 to start. A rich show and entertainment program as well as guided tours through the famous region Eifel wowed the crowd. In the evening the live band got the party started and hundreds of Ducatisti celebrated until the early morning.

Highlight of the event was the appearance of the current leader of the World Superbike Series, Troy Bayliss. His European fans took the opportunity to have t-shirts, caps and even bikes signed. For most of them this was probably the last chance to meet the likable Australian personally, as Troy is planning to retire from professional motorcycle racing at the end of this season.

Besides Troy a lot of famous members of the Ducati Familiy, like Giancarlo Falappa and Livio Lodi enjoyed the FESTA 2008 at Nürburgring.

"The FESTA DUCATI exceeded my keenest expectations", says Walter Bauer, Managing Director of Ducati Motor Deutschland GmbH. "It's an impressive feeling to see 20,000 Ducatisti united, celebrating together, and I'm already looking forward to the next FESTA. Furthermore I like to thank our partners, sponsors and of course our guests."