Viva DUCATI

There are a few. No, actually there are more than a few very, very capable people supporting, encouraging, and cheering VivaDUCATI . . . as it should be. With deepest gratitude and in no particular order, they are:

Eric Beaudette / iWebInsight, is our Web maverick on call way too late and too often. You are the man.

Jon Beckley / pans his high-power Nikons across the worlds of moto-sport, fine-art, and entertainment. 

Gido Braase / Gido is one of VivaDUCATI’s official photographers ranked as one of the world’s best undersea photographers meeting assignments for National Geographic. An avid moto-enthusiast, Gido is a trained Ducati technician, road racer, and tuner at Eastern Cycle Ducati in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA. 

Dorene Dzuiba / wife, and writer extraordinaire lived life to the fullest every day and cheered “VivaDUCATI” the loudest. Dorene (45) passed away in August 2009. Her memorial service is Sept. 26, 3PM, Old Cambridge Baptist Church, 1151 Massachusetts Ave.

Ara Gechijian / New England Photo Arlington, Massachusetts lives behind a lense in a Ferrari world but, loves the Italiam bikes all the same. Many thanks Ara for the pics and always taking time for VivaDUCATI.

Michael Korpi / may be more excited about our VivaChannel than we are. He's a HDTV pioneer and Director of Film and Digital Media Division of Baylor University Senior research fellow at UTAustin, and a documentary film maker for 30-years. He's an accomplished SCAA ,Formula 500 race car driver and commutes in a kick-ass Mitsubishi Evolution IX MR. We love our Ducati's but, Dr. EVO can drive. A mutual respect and love of speed. Stay tuned for more on the Viva Channel. 

Joel Korpi / is a communications graduate who was raised in the Film and Digital Media Division of Baylor University. An accomplished cameraman and editor using the latest HDTV technology, Joel is also an experienced Formula 500 race car driver and keeps M3 BMW’s and Porsches on the defense Auto-crossing in dad’s kick-ass Mitsubishi Evolution IX MR. You’ll see more of Joel’s work on the Viva Channel. 

Josh Marshal / VivaDUCATI MotoGP High-definition Videographer, resides in Texes and is unflappable when capturing the wild world of MotoGP, Indy Mile Flat-track, or Formula-1 race action just inched from the lens. It is rare to see him without a camera on his shoulder – even at dinner. Josh – EAT!

Edouard Moyal / VivaDUCATI MotoGP Photographer / Fox News / Executive Chef at Cafe Midi, Los Angeles California is one of the most avid MotoGP race fans there is. Period. His energy, humor, and exuberance for life is contagious as his tenacity to get places and meet people is absolutely unstoppable. 

 
Roberto Mighty / has produced dozens of prime-time TV specials, feature length documentaries and works across multiple media platforms. He is Creative Director and Executive Producer at Celestial Media and a Professor of Media/Communications at Emerson College in Boston. He now lives the life of an Italian motorcycle racer vicariously through us and in return, helps VivaDUCATI share our know how and passion with the world. A heart felt thanks Roberto.

Peter G. Rossi, Esq., / Viva Corporate Council, avid motorcyclist since 1970, Ducati ST2 / 851 Superbike rider.

Robert Schwartz – Rob’sDyno Service, Groton, Massachusetts (. . . dynomite) is a performance tuner who handles nearly all of VivaDUCATI’s test bikes. He’s a no-nonsense, red-meat eating, milk and beer drinking (together) strait shooter telling it like it is – good with the bad - sometimes its even about the bikes. Thanks Rob.

Willie Van Tassell / Phototechnik Boston. Willie is a talented rock climber, bicyclist, athlete, world traveled photographer and moto-enthusiast who shows every time we call and delivers without question. Many thanks Willie. 2008 will be busy so get that Range Rover and camera bag ready to travel.

Dawn Levy Vance / travel agent extraordinary and spiritual guide. Ohmmmmmmm my god where will VivaDUCATI riders be traveling to next - Italy, South America, Indianapolis, Laguna?

Melissa Nelson-yu / hairgal extraordinaire who handles what’s left of it and does all our make-up and wardrobe (well, not really but, she would if we let her.) A therapist with a scissors and a huge supporter.

Milo and Jen / both young and beautiful and they make us smile for that reason alone. Milo leading the inaugural VivaDUCATI bicycle race. Fitness is key to good health, endurance, and precision in any sport. Most importantly, we all bike because it's FUN !

Thanks to a couple significant folks at Ducati Motor Holding, Bologna, Italy who know the caliber we set from working with us and believe in the community we’re building. There are even a select few at Ducati North America who cheer Viva DUCATI.

A special thanks to the Academy and of course, Mom and Dad. What they could not stop they allowed from a 13-year old boy who took many a motorcycle and rode the wheels off them through the harshest terrain and weather, disassembled, and re-engineered  the poor things in every way imaginable. Then rest of the 30+ year riding history continues with all of you being part of VivaDUCATI.com.