Ducati wins the Daytona 200

In what can only be described as a wild and closely fought race, private er Jason DiSalvo and Team Latus Motors Racing took the new Ducati 848EVO to victory in today’s Daytona 200- the bike’s first professional road race. The 2011 season opener at Daytona International Speedway had great potential for Ducati before the green flag even dropped, thanks to the 848EV O being the weapon of choice for the Daytona Sportbike class. The Daytona 200 had seven 848EV O entries, the most Ducati’s on the 200 grid in over ten years. 

“I really want to thank the Latus Ducati guys for all of their work in the pits. I’m so happy I can give Ducati their first Daytona 200 win in my first race on the bike, and the 848EV O ’s first ever A M A race! It’s a magical thing and I’m excited to fight for the championship as the season goes on, “ said DiSalvo. DiSalvo’s victory in today’s race places him amongst legendary riders in Ducati’s long racing history. The 848EV O proved to be the bike which accomplished one of Ducati’s biggest wins in its US racing history, and the company will now set sights on the season championship.  

“I am proud of what Jason and Team Latus Motors Racing have accomplished today. I wish them the best for the rest of the season and cannot wait to see our latest model post more victories! ” said Cristiano Silei, C E O of Ducati North America.    

The 848EV O ’s next race will take place at California’s Infineon Race way May 13-15 . Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers:  Ducati Superbike, Ducati Streetfighter, Ducati Monster, Ducati Multistrada, Ducati Diavel and Ducati Hypermotard. The company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 80 countries. Competing in MotoGP since 2003, Ducati won both the Constructors’ and Riders’ world titles in 2007.