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Nicky - Grand Marshall for Dirt Track Race
Moto GP race is my main priority for the wke, but I am proud to be name the grand marshal of the dirt track race. I am still a dirt tracker at heart and looking forward to seeing all my old friends that roll with the dirt track tour. If you are going to be in town you would be a fool to miss this race they bring it!!!.
http://www.roadracerx.com/breaking-news/nicky-hayden-named-grand-marshall-of-lucas-oil-indy-mile/
Ducati festivities for Indy
Hey if anybody is in town on Thursday evening we'll be at the Ducati store doing a few festivities all fans welcome to come through!!
www.ducatiusa.com/news/ducati_indianapolis_3rd_anniversay__aug_26_30/2010/08/13/1727/index.do
Sneak preview of Indy Helmet
Got a lil sneak peak for you all of next wks helmet for Indy. Big thanks to the team over at starline for there top shelf work. Its got the Indianapolis Speedway theme going on with the bricks and tower. Only a few more days till show time!!!
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New Photos
Just some random photos from my phone from the last few races nothing to cool but thought I would share em with y'all... Ciao
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New Nicky video
Check out Nicky's new video for Ducati...
http://www.youtube.com/user/DucatiMotorHolding#p/a/u/2/rbgn_lK5_bY
Pic and me and Tommy from after the race showing a lil' brotherly love!!
A pic of me and brotha Tommy Gun after he bagged his first superbike win at Cali speedway.
Congrats to him and his team they really deserve it. The track is only about 25 minutes form our place in Cali so I was able to be out there for the win which was pretty cool.
My Dad's birthday was on Saturday so I'm sure Pops had a good B day even tho' he didn't see the race live as he was back in Ky.
There was some good racing out there in all classes, bummer tho' Yates broke his leg. Heal up soon tho' cuz the show is better with Yates in the middle of it!!
Also Kentucky wildcats season ended in the elite 8 but the fellas had a great season and sure we going to hang another banner sooon..
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Ducati MotoGP team end Qatar test with Stoner on top and Hayden fourth
The Ducati MotoGP Team concluded its preseason testing schedule this evening with both riders extremely satisfied with the set-up of their GP10 machines and their lap times. The second and final night of tests in Qatar saw Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden first and fourth on the time sheets despite both crashing in turn two, where several other riders also came unstuck.
The next appointment for the Ducati MotoGP Team is back on the same track on 11th April for the opening race of the season, the Grand Prix of Qatar.
Nicky Hayden (Ducati MotoGP Team) 4th 1’56.116 (51 laps)
“Today went better than yesterday, we took a step forward with the set-up and my lap time was decent. It is still taking us too long to get up to speed but there's no doubt we're making progress. Tonight I did my best time on a long run and I think I could have gone even faster on the next lap if it wasn't for the crash in turn two. Anyway the bike is working well, the team has done a fantastic job and I can't wait for the season to start now. I want to say a big thanks to all the guys at Ducati who are working so hard and giving me great support."
Casey Stoner (Ducati MotoGP Team) 1st 1’55.352 (51 laps)
“I am really happy with the test and the work we have done right up to tonight. In the first Sepang test we had a few things to work out but we have made constant progress. The latest big step forward with the GP10 came last night and today I was able to set a consistently fast pace. I have been able to work with the tyres without putting too much stress on them and I was able to keep my pace on used rubber. I like the new engine a lot, it is more manageable and I am pleased to see the other Ducati riders, especially Nicky confirming that with fast times."
Circuit Record: Casey Stoner (Ducati - 2008), 1’55.153, 168.193 Km/h
Best Pole: Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha - 2008), 1’53.927, 170.003 Km/h
Today unofficial lap times
1. Stoner (Ducati) 1’55.352 (51 laps)
2. Rossi (Yamaha) 1’55.860 (57)
3. Dovizioso (Honda) 1’55.880 (66)
4. Hayden (Ducati) 1’56.116 (51)
5. Capirossi (Suzuki) 1’56.195 (58)
6. Lorenzo (Yamaha) 1’56.504 (44)
7. De Puniet (Honda) 1’56.505 (66)
8. Edwards (Yamaha)1’56.772 (48)
9. Kallio (Ducati) 1’56.767 (74)
10. Spies (Yamaha)1’56.780 (44)
11. Espargarò (Ducati) 1’56.897 (64)
12. Bautista (Suzuki) 1’56.898 (71)
13. Pedrosa (Honda)1’56.934 (56)
14. Melandri (Honda) 1’57.222 (64)
15. Barberà (Ducati)1’57.222 (74)
16. Aoyama (Honda) 1’57.251 (81)
17. Simoncelli (Honda) 1’57.379 (56)
Qatar test - Day One
Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden ended the first of two nights of testing in Qatar with the second and eighth fastest times respectively, the Ducati MotoGP Team riders working throughout a sticky evening to get their GP10 machines to grips with a particularly slippery track surface. The high levels of humidity experienced tonigt
Nicky Hayden (Ducati MotoGP Team) 8th fastest: 1’56.855 (77 laps)
“Things went well for the first half of the session then we kind of got stuck. The general feeling of the bike is quite good but I would like to be a step closer to the top guys. The biggest problem is that we're not able to get the most out of the soft tyre - we can't seem to get it working at the right temperature so I have to keep using the harder compound. It happened in Malaysia and we've struggled with it again today at a circuit where the conditions are very different, so it is important we work out the reason.”ht are also expected for the first race of the season, which takes place here on the 11th April.
Casey Stoner (Ducati MotoGP Team) 2nd fastest: 1’55.717 (48 laps)
“We tried a few different set-up solutions but the main focus tonight was the tyres. I used the same set for thirty laps and set some of my best lap times towards the end, so we are satisfied with that. We have also worked on the balance of the bike because the conditions here are very different to Malaysia and I prefer the bike to be more rigid. So far so good."
Circuit Record: Casey Stoner (Ducati - 2008), 1’55.153, 168.193 Km/h
Best Pole: Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha - 2008), 1’53.927, 170.003 Km/h
Unofficial lap times - Thursday 18th March
1. V. Rossi (Yamaha) 1’55.402
2. C. Stoner (Ducati) 1’55.717
3. B. Spies (Yamaha) 1’55.954
4. C. Edwards (Yamaha) 1’56.540
5. R. De Puniet (Honda) 1,56.588
6. Dovizioso (Honda) 1’56.811
7. J. Lorenzo (Yamaha) 1’56.838
8. N. Hayden (Honda) 1’56.855
9. M. Kallio (Ducati) 1’56.923
10. D. Pedrosa (Honda) 1’57.047
11. L. Capirossi (Suzuki) 1’57.099
12. M. Melandri (Honda) 1’57.605
13. H. Barbera (Ducati) 1’57.822
14. Y.Aoyama (Honda) 1’57.888
15. M. Simoncelli (Honda) 1’57.891
16. A. Espargaro (Ducati) 1’57898
17. A. Bautista (Suzuki) 1’57.960
Official Twitter page is launched!February 17
Check out Nicky's new official Twitter page @nickyhaden69!!!
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Nicky UpdateMarch 12
A pic of doing a 'lil video to promote motorcycle safety on the roads with the Department of Transportation at the Earls racing team head office...
Nicky Update
If anybody is at work and bored today and wanna hear me blab 'bout what I've been up 2 check it out.
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Latest Nicky updateFeb 17
Hey after seeing my latest old school pic, a few of my buddies asked for my best dirt track photo.
I'm not on that old school guys level of doing it with no brakes but this was the best I could come up with on short notice.
One was on my TCR harley as a rookie expert rocking the 69c number and the other is from the first Harley Tom Cumming built my last year at the amateur nationlinals at 15 years old, sorry that one is a lil blurry...
Latest Nicky updateFeb 16
I've been a lil layed up as of late trying to be a good boy and letting the arm heal and i came across this photo while playing on the net.
It might be the sickest photo I think have ever seen, its old school and this guy is doing it. Reminds me why miss dirt track!!!
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Latest Nicky UpdateFebruary 13
Just to update you all I'm back to my Calif base after surgery and all seems good with the arm. Still a lil tender and definitely not ready be in the gym doing any curls but am able to do a lil indoor spinning just to get back in the flow. Check out the two photos here, first is a new set of great leathers.
The second is that today you can see me rocking my Kentucky jersey as they got a big SEC game 2 night. Anyway lets cross the fingers that all goes well with the arm and I can be ready to be back in the saddle for the next test in Malaysia in bout a wk and half. Dont worry My niece's are in town this wk so I'm in good hands and they are taking good care of me!!
Be easy
Nicky
Latest Photos
February 1
Check out all these photos from the NYC trip, behind the scenes at the Oakley shoot and hangin' with my homie Fronseca at the Anaheim super cross.
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Latest Nicky UpdateJanuary 21
The team launch and all the events at Wroom were great we had a good time. I had a buddy from the OWB who went with me. He’d never been outside the States so he got to see how some of the other parts of the world do things.
A few days they worked us pretty heavy but we also had a few mellow days where we able to do some skiing and have some fun.
The highlight was for sure winning the cart race; I know it was just for fun but we all pretty competitive guys so a win is a win. It was pretty cool being on live TV in Italy and the all the locals on the hill side watching.
Actually the car race were I got second was prob more fun cuz it had jump and after bout the 3rd lap there was car parts and hay bales all over the place, it was too funny!
I’m happy to report my skiing has improved slightly but its I still along way off being ready for any Olympic medals. Anyway I’ve been back at my place in California doing some training with the bro's, unfortunately the last 2 days all its done has rained. So that has put a hold on some activities but we’ve still been able to get some work done.
Before I go want to thank everybody at Wrooom and the Team because this was the 20th anniversary of the event and they really stepped it up and put on a great week it was a honor to be there.
Also want to keep everyone affected by the earthquake in Haiti in our prayers, that' is sad situation and my heart goes out to them and their families.
I got a photo shoot for Tissot tomorrow then a red eye to New York (concrete jungle where dreams come true) for Ducati and the bike show.... peace
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Latest Nicky UpdateJan 2 2010
Hey hoping everyone has a happy & safe New Year! I'm really excited to be starting off a new decade and can't wait to get back on my Ducati and get with it!!
Also I got a few photos for y'all from the baptism of my new niece Klaudia Rose. She has already got some serious swag!!
Me and my older sister Jenny are the God parents.
Also a few pics of me and my brothers, (not too be mistaken for the Jonas brothers please) on New Years eve and one with my lil sister Kathleen in the mix !!!
Latest Nicky UpdateDecember 21
Well, I'm stuck in Chicago airport on my way home from India thanks to some great weather. When I was going thru my phone I saw a few photos that I wanted to share with you guys.
They pretty random but here's the run down:
My favorite one is from when I was at Ducati headquarters last wk checking in with all the crew and checking out my 2010 weapon. Watching them test engines on the dyno was cool. I'm happy to report they're doing their home work.
Also had a few pictures from when me, my bro Rog and a few of our boys went to watch the university of Kentucky basketball game. They beat north Carolina in a thriller that went right down to the buzzer in a instant classic for sure. Freshman John Wall took over, he is a bad dude!!!
Also got a picture from me and all the fellas at one of my best friend's wedding from a few wks ago which you could also could say was a instant classic!!
HAHA And last some pretty interesting pictures from my latest trip to India where we launched a new Ductai dealership. It was my first time there, prob wouldn't go back anytime soon on my own time, but wow didIi get to see a few things I cant say I see everyday and meet some nice people.
The biggest thing was seeing cow's in the middle of the road, yes I said cow's in the middle of the road in the middle of the city. Turns out there some people actually worship these cow's and the locals told me you better off to hit a person in the road then a cow!!! No wonder they didn't let me drive!!!
Last but not least there is a photo of me training in the dirt
Nicky
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Latest Nicky UpdateDecember 17
Hey,
Here are a few photos from my visit to Ducati. I came by yesterday to check in with the fellas and to see my new weapon for the 2010 racing season. There are a lot of changes that have gone on at Ducati in the last bit, but the one thing that never changes is the passion.
We also had a lil toast for Christmas with all the Ducati Corse guys, everybody was dressed in red but I didn’t see Santa! But I guess I could say Santa came early for me this year, because when I got to see my new bike it was kinda like Christmas morning, but looks like I will have to wait to till February before I get to take my new toy out and play with it. Well, anyway, I better go, we are off to the wind tunnel later today to find some top speed and then to India for the opening of a new Ducati store, but it’s all good because then I get to go home and spend Christmas with my family….
Happy Holidays guys!
Ciao, NH
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Nicky in the pressDecember 16
Read Superbike planet´s great interview
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Dec/091213-69-interview.htm
Long Beach Motorcycle ShowDecember 3
Calling all Hayden fans! If you're heading out to the Long Beach Motorcycle show then be sure to shop by the Hayden Bros stand! You'll be able to check out all the latest Hayden Bros gear but don't worry if you can't make it beacuse you can shop for gear here
Latest Nicky UpdateNovember 25
Hey just wanted to check in with you all and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Some of ya might not know what I'm talking about but that's one of the biggest Holidays of the year here state side.
Normally being we do the last test of the year in Jerez this same wk so I don't get the chance to be home for it. This year since the test is only for test teams I'm home with the friends and family.
I've also got one of my best friends getting married this wke, should be a good one !!!
Well anyway hope y'all know I am very thank full for everything!!!
ciao Nicky
Latest Nicky UpdateNovember 4
Just left Ducati headquarters here in Bologna going through some things. I can say that they really do work over there, its really a small group compared to what ya may think but they make up for it with long hours . When I left in the evening it looked like most of the boss's were grabbing another gear and still hard it. It was very impressive for a Tuesday in November.
Anyway its on to Valencia in the morning for the last go round of the year, I am kinda bummed the season is over, but also looking forward to starting over fresh. We need to go out strong and start building for next year.
I love the Valencia track and just that race and atmosphere in general so lets cross the fingers for a solid result.
I got a few random photos for yall, one is from on the way home from Malaysia in Tokyo airport hanging out with Ivan Basso and his liquidgas cycling team. They're good guys and we had some pretty funny chit chat 'bout their racing and mine.
And had to throw in the McDonald's delivery scooter's. I dont see that everyday around the OWB!!! ciao Nicky
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Latest Nicky Update
A few photos from the week for you all. The first ones are from me taking delivery of my new 848 Ducati.!!! SICK ..The bike is awesome. I knew I was getting it, but still when they unloaded it for me I was pretty excited.
I was ready to take it for a few hot laps around the hood, but if anybody see me on the street they always wanna race. I guess they think if they beat me to the next stop light, then they're gonna have a factory ride lined up with umbrella girls and the whole works! A few photos of me getting ready to put down a few laps and pop's showing his swagger on the tractor doing track prep... Hope yall have a good week
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Latest Nicky Update
Well we're at the mid point of the lil break here and it's been good. I'm over it though and it's time to get on my bike and be back at the track.
Everybody been asking what I've been up to and expects to hear some wild spring break like vacation stories. Really when you're on the road like we've been this year and the recent back to back race's, sometimes home is about as good as it gets and when ya don't have get on a plane for a wk its like finding gold !.
So really I haven't got anything for ya, other then short training trip to the mountains. I've just been back at my base just chillin out a bit, training and getting ready for the last phase of the season which gets hectic with some races that have us flying around the world, PR events then straight into testing for 2010. I'm really looking forward this final strech.
There are a few tracks I really like and I'm feeling more competitive with every race. Well until I've got a good story or some good news for yall, take it easy!
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Latest Nicky Update
"It's been a good week for me and I'm happy to be back with Ducati for another twelve months. We've made good progress and I want to keep it going. A big thanks to everyone. In the end Ducati basically renewed the contract so I'm pleased that we have managed to sort it out early. It's always good to get that out of the way and sorted.
A special thanks goes out to all of you for supporting me. I really appreciate you coming to my website and having your support means a lot. Hope to see you at the races soon. Peace Nicky.
Latest Nicky Update
Hey check this photo of my niece lil Olivia with her Nicky Hayden lunch box my bro just sent me. Its her first day of big girl school!
Latest Nicky updateAugust 7
Here are few pictures from yeterday's lil training session.
I was out riding flat track and TT with some of my cousins, JD Beach and some local flat track kids.
So even tho' we got a few weeks off from the grind of MotoGP its not all beer and BBQ for us.
We got to try to stay on are game and try to stay sharp!
Looking forward to Brno!!! peace Nicky
Latest Nicky UpdateAugust 10
" On Friday I took a trip to Indianapolis to do some promo work for the Indy GP. We spent the day hitting up a few TV stations and other events.
The people from IMS are working really hard to make a great event again this year after they nailed it last year and the locals seemed excited to have the bikes coming back the brickyard."
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Hard Rock CafeJuly 21
Me and my poppa at the Hard Rock Cafe in London, hanging out and
getting our bellys full!
And guess what ? It's raining outside, the British weather is pretty much unreal !!!
Latest Nicky updateFeb 17
Hey after seeing my latest old school pic, a few of my buddies asked for my best dirt track photo.
I'm not on that old school guys level of doing it with no brakes but this was the best I could come up with on short notice.
One was on my TCR harley as a rookie expert rocking the 69c number and the other is from the first Harley Tom Cumming built my last year at the amateur nationlinals at 15 years old, sorry that one is a lil blurry...
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Latest Nicky Update
Just touched down in the UK we have some press event here at the London City Library as part of the build up to the race. The last time I was in a library was in high school, tho’ I didn't go there to check out any books I got sent there cuz me and some other kids got kicked out class for clowning around so the teacher chose to let us go spend some time in the school library in silence!!!
Anyway I’m feeling positive even tho’ the result was not what I hoped for. We had a good weekend and I think we took another step forward. On Friday i was fastest for a big part of the session, it was the first time this year I got to See P1 on my pit board, and this made me pretty happy!!
I also qualified 4th which was by far my best position of the year. Tho’ I did blow that by messing up turn 1 and then getting pushed wide I came through the first split in 14th, there were still a lot of positives from the weekend.
Here is a clip of my crash in qualifying, talk about wrong place wrong time, I cleaned out Canepa in the process, which I apologized for. Crash clip
When I got back to the box and was talking to the team my suspension guy asked "man did you hit your head?" and I said " maybe a little but it didn't knock me out or anything, why am I not making any sense? He said no but your eyes are turning black"
Not sure what that was about but Dr Costa's and his people checked me out and other then a soar shoulder I was ok.
A big thanks to the crew for all there hard work cuz I went tore up another bike Sunday morning which wasn't very smart right before the race, but it happens when your pushing hard!
Anyway got a few days to regroup then start again Friday!!!
Nicky UpdateJuly 11
Gotta photo for y'all from the start of a local bike race. Me, my Bros and some buddies got into it over the week while I was home.
It was pretty fun and pretty painfull, but I didnt get dropped! Anyway I cant wait for Germany and get back on my real bike. I know the closer I get to the front the harder its gonna get but I hope I can make some more progress!!
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July is full of birthdays for our crew, mine is later this month, my sister Kathleen has hers today, brother Tommy Gun's was yesterday and my niece Olivia was also this wk.
When I asked if I was invited to her party she made it very clear only way I could come is if I brought a good gift or come as a clown.
Well it was no brainer really I chose option B and it was a nice surprise and we all had a good laugh cuz nobody knew I was coming in costume. It's was a bit of a buzz kill tho' when the kids found out I had no trix or balloons!!
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