Brno Raceday Programme July 2010 Contents

The Ducati Xerox Sponsorship The 2010 World Superbike Season Useful information The Ducati Xerox Sponsorship Our partnership with Ducati, the most successful factory team in WSBK history

2010 sees Xerox’s sixth season as title sponsor of the For regular content and news throughout the 2010 Ducati Xerox Team. season, please go to www.xerox.com/sponsorship

Riding under the banner of ‘Ready for Real Business’, Ducati and Xerox believe that it is the combination of people, innovation and passion being brought together in the right place with perfect timing that enables the success of the team on the track. Follow the team on our page on FaceBook at: www.facebook.com/ducatixeroxteam2010. Just as each member of the Ducati Xerox Team is dedicated to winning and enhancing the performance of the team, Xerox is dedicated to working with its customers and partners to ensure they too have the freedom to focus on their real business. Find us on Twitter: Twitter:@Ducati_Xerox Ducati Xerox Team Leader - Ernesto Marinelli Leaders off the track - Our XGS relationship with Ducati Motor Holding

For Ernesto, 2010 will be a particularly significant We also have a separate business relationship with The Challenge year as he takes up his new role as SBK Ducati Motor Holding. The company is world leader Because Ducati grew rapidly in a few years from 12,000 Project Manager. in motorbike manufacturing as well as an iconic and to 41,000 bikes, outsourcing of many Ducati activities dynamic brand in the fashion industry. With became a strategic lever. ‘Ernie’ has 15 years of technical experience in racing. production increasing per annum and stiff competition Having joined Ducati at the end of 1995, he has worked from abroad, Ducati faces a range of challenges. with the likes of , , James Objectives Toseland and . • Employ a high quality service to cut outsourcing and improve efficiency in technical documentation From 1998 to 2000, he was Ducati’s technical director • Become more time efficient in the AMA Superbike Championship before returning to • Reduce obsolescence of promotional materials Europe where he moved onto the Ducati Corse Superbike • Reduce Costs factory team where he has remained ever since.

We wish Ernie the best of luck this year. Solution and Results We began rationalising office machinery and streamlining the authoring, translation and delivery of technical manuals and other materials. Consequently, we are driving down direct costs by up to 23% and have reduced the lead time for User Manual printing from 15 days down to 1. Ready for Real Business

To stay ahead in business, both Ducati and Xerox know how important it is that the technology, software and work processes that drive their organisations are operating as effectively and efficiently as possible. While we create technology and services that enable businesses to produce and manage documents more efficiently and effectively, Ducati understand that their technology and innovation lie at the very heart of their business success.

Ducati’s 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione engine is the crowning glory of Ducati’s innovative development and the perfection of the L-Twin engine.

World Superbike dominance for almost 2 decades is the result of continual commitment of the twin- cylinder configuration. The 2010 Season 2010 Ducati Xerox rider #41 2010 Ducati Xerox rider #84

This is Nori’s second year in the Ducati Xerox Team 25-year old Michel, nicknamed ‘The Hurricane’, had his having narrowly missed out on last season’s title by 6 most successful season to date in 2009 with 3rd place in points. An experienced campaigner, Nori will no doubt the championship. Michel will also be a strong contender be challenging for championship honours this season. for this year’s championship.

Personal Stats Personal Stats Nationality: Japanese Nationality: Italian Born: March 2, 1975 Born: September 17, 1984 Marital Status: Married with two children Marital Status: Married with two children Height: 168 cm Height: 173 cm Weight: 65 kg Weight: 64 kg Hobbies: Golf and water sports Hobbies: Football and cinema

World SBK stats World SBK stats 2009: 2nd (Ducati Xerox Team) 2009: 3rd (Ducati Xerox Team) 2008: 3rd (Yamaha Motor Italia) 2008: 8th (Ducati Xerox Team) 2007: 2nd (Yamaha Motor Italia) 2007: 11th ( DFX) 2006: 3rd (Yamaha Motor Italia) 2006: 11th (Honda DFX) 2005: 3rd (Yamaha Motor Italia) 2004: 3rd (Yamaha Motor Italia) Luca and Ernesto understand that winning comes down to making the right decisions.

Since Ducati Motor Holding decided to work with Xerox Global Services in 2005, we have succeeded in rationalising Ducati’s office. Nori Haga’s Crew Michel Fabrizio’s Crew

Luca Ferraccioli Marco Frigerio Marco Lozej Luca Minelli Track Engineer Electronics Engineer Track Engineer Electronic Technician

Alberto Colombo Roberto Banci Michele Bubbolini Marco Ventura Davide Gibertini Claudio Montanari Chief Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic Chief Mechanic Mechanic Mechanic

Stefano Favalini Massimo Meneghin Andrea Neri Moris Grassi Mechanic Tyre Technician Mechanic Tyre Technician Team Management Hospitality

Ernesto Marinelli Heather Watson Mauro Grassilli Matteo Scalmazzi Matteo Mazzoldi Giorgio Tamburini Team Manager Press Officer Sponsorship Manager Chef Chef Assistant Chef

Una Conway Toshi Araki Rok Agostino Zambetti Massimiliano Pezzotta Francesco Canuli Team Co-ordinator PA to Nori Personal Trainer Hospitality Crew Hospitality Crew Hospitality Crew

Byron Draper Andrea Baravelli Öhlins Technician Spare Parts & Components Team-work and communication. Key factors that help Rok ensure that Michel is ready to race.

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The Ducati Xerox Team return to looking to earn Rider Team Points valuable championship points with 5 rounds of the 2010 campaign remaining. Biaggi (ITA) 307 Haslam (GBR) Alstare 270 In round 8 at Misano 2 weeks ago, Michel Fabrizio had a welcome return to form with 3rd place in race 2, Checa (ESP) Althea Ducati 172 his first podium finish since winning race 1 in , Rea (GBR) Honda 158 South Africa in May. Haga (JAP) Ducati Xerox 151 Nori finished both races in the top 10, maintaining 5th position in the overall standings. Meanwhile, Italian rider increased his championship lead at Misano following a 4th double win of the season. After Misano, Nori said: “I made a couple of small mistakes in both races and once I lost ground, it was almost impossible to make it back up. I’m hopeful we can do better at Brno, a track I enjoy.” Michel, currently 8th overall, added: “I dedicate the podium to my team. I will continue to give 100% in the next rounds and we hope Brno, a track that’s traditionally favoured the two Roman riders, brings me good results.” Michel back on the podium at Misano Nori holds off the British trio of Rea, Camier and Byrne at Misano The Ducati Xerox Team at Brno

Michel observed that Brno is a ‘Roman-friendly’ track, and judging by the statistics as well as current form, it would be unwise to bet against a similar outcome this season. In the last 4 races held at the Czech track, Michel and Max Biaggi have claimed 3 podiums apiece. Ahead of this weekend, Michel said: “traditionally I’ve done well at Brno in recent years, but although I’ve had a lot of podium success, I haven’t ever won a Superbike race there. I was happy to be back on the podium at Misano recently but I really had to fight tooth and nail to get there; the competition won’t be any easier to beat at Brno, but I’m feeling confident that I can do well.” Nori, who finished 6th in race 2 last year, added: “I like the Brno track and don’t really know why I haven’t done better there. I won one race but that feels like a few years back now! Last year was especially hard work after the accident at Donington, I needed lots of painkillers in order to get through race day and all in all the results were not so bad; of course we want to do a lot better this year though.”

Lap Records Circuit Length Corners Corners Race left right length Biaggi (Aprilia) 1’59.961 (2009) Superpole Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) 1’58.345 (2008) 5.403 km 6 8 20 laps = 108.060 km

2009 Results Brno track Race 1 1. Biaggi (Aprilia) 2. Checa (Honda) 3. Rea (Honda) Race 2 1. Spies (Yamaha) 2. Biaggi (Aprilia) 3. Fabrizio (Ducati Xerox) Useful Information Paolo Casoli Mauro Grassilli Ducati success on the track between 1988 and 2009

Mauro has been part Paolo Casoli, who will be Team Poles Podium Wins 2nd 3rd Titles your garage tour guide, of the Ducati Xerox was a former Italian Grand Team since 2003, Ducati 150 714 285 226 193 16 Prix motorcycle road racer. working in the areas of Honda 41 343 105 119 119 4 marketing, hospitality and Paolo will give you an sponsorship. Yamaha 30 218 65 69 84 1 insight into the intricacy Kawasaki 19 163 35 57 71 0 and innovation of the Today he is Sponsor Suzuki 17 116 28 39 49 1 Ducati Xerox Team. Account Manager, meaning that while at the racetracks his main task is to make sure that all team sponsors Paolo’s career highlights include third place in the and their respective guests have the best possible race 125cc world championship in 1987. experience. Ducati was founded in Bologna in 1926 as a small, family run company producing small radio components.

From 1994 to 1996 he competed in the Superbike World Extremely knowledgable, Mauro is always approachable Now, it is an international motorcycle and fashion brand that makes racing-inspired with unique engine Championship and in 1997 he won the Open Series, and ever ready to answer any questions you may have features, innovative designs and advanced engineering. which today is better known as the Supersport World with a smile. Mauro can usually be tracked down in the Championship. Ducati Xerox Hospitality area! The Superbike World Championship Format 2010 Calendar

Each round has 2 races and the results of each Superpole Dates Country Location race are combined to determine two annual Superpole adopts a knock-out style format over 3 periods World Championships, one for riders and one for of 14, 12 and 10 minutes. In the first 14 minute session, Feb 26 - 28 manufacturers. the fastest 20 riders compete. March 26 - 28 Portugal Portimão

Friday At the end of the session, the 16 riders with the quickest April 9 - 11 Spain Valencia 1st free practice (60 minutes) and 1st qualifying lap times progress to the 2nd phase of Superpole while April 23 - 25 The Netherlands Assen (60 minutes) the slowest 4 riders occupy the final places on the grid. May 7 - 9 Italy Monza Saturday At the end of the 2nd phase, the 8 fastest riders qualify May 14 - 16 South Africa Kyalami 2nd qualifying (45 minutes) and 2nd free practice for the 3rd and final session. Here, the final positions on May 29 - 31 USA Salt Lake City (45 minutes) the grid are established for both races on Sunday. June 25 - 27 Italy Misano Sunday July 9 - 11 Brno Warm up - 09:20 local time Race 1 - 12:00 local time July 30 - August 1 UK Silverstone Race 2 - 15:30 local time September 3 - 5 Germany Nürburgring September 24 - 26 Italy Imola October 1 - 3 France Magny Cours Talking the same language. Sharing ideas.

We work together with your enterprise to understand your business needs. That way, we can help transform your workflow, lower costs and create better value. Superbike Vs MotoGP

Superbike racing motorcycles are derived from standard production models. While rules vary from series to series, in general the motorcycles must maintain the same profile as their roadgoing counterparts, with the same overall appearance as seen from the front, rear and sides. In addition, the frame cannot be modified.

Teams may modify some elements of the bike, including the suspension, brakes, swingarm, and the diameter and size of the wheels.

Moto Grand Prix motorcycles are purpose-built racing machines that are neither available for general purchase nor can be legitimately ridden on public roads.

The average speed difference between MotoGP and Superbike models is about 3 seconds per lap.

The Ducati 1198, currently ridden by Michel Fabrizio The Desmosedici GP 10, currently ridden by and Noriyuki Haga and World Superbike Race Categories

World Supersport Superstock 1000 Cup The Supersport World Championship has been the World The Superstock 1000 Cup, open to riders up to 24 Superbike support category since 1999. years of age, is a support class to the Superbike World Championship at the European rounds only. World Supersport bikes must have a 4 stroke engine of between 400 and 600cc for 4 cylinder machines and Motorcycles with the same displacement as Superbikes between 600 and 750cc for twins. can run in Superstock 1000, but Superstock rules are much more restrictive. Most components on the bike World Supersport regulations are much tighter than in remain similar to their road going counterparts. World Superbikes. The chassis of a Supersport machine must remain largely as standard, while engine tuning is Between 2007 and 2009, we were title sponsor of the possible but tightly regulated. Ducati Superstock Team (known as the Ducati Xerox Britain’s Cal Crutchlow, Junior Team), a period of tremendous success. Yamaha, who took the Xavier Simeon celebrates winning A Supersport World Championship race takes place at 2009 World Supersport the championship in Portimão every World Superbike Championship round. Championship title. In 2007 (Niccolò Canepa), 2008 (Brendan Roberts) last year and 2009 (Xavier Simeon), the team won 3 successive European titles.

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