We already know that Troy Bayliss will be making another return to racing this year, taking on five one-mile events on the AMA Pro Grand National Series. We also knew that Bayliss would be on a Lloyd Brothers Motorsports Ducati race bike, continuing the Australian’s link to the Italian brand.
Ducati has given us a glimpse of that flat-tracking machine, and to our surprise, it seems the folks in Bologna are looking to get some more marketing mileage out of the partnership, as Troy’s race bike is a spitting image of the Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle.
Of course, Bayliss will compete with an 1,100cc air-cooled machine, in lieu of the Scrambler’s 803cc v-twin engine. The race bike will feature a custom-built chassis, and of course 19″ flat track wheels.
Bayliss’ presence in the American flat track scene seems to be just one of many changes DMG is making to its remaining two-wheeled race series.
The popular Australian rider will no doubt bring more fans and more attention to AMA Pro Flat Track and the Pro Grand National Series.
Once new fans are through the door, it is a good bet they will be enchanted with the unique and fast-paced racing that flat track offers. Hopefully this move grows the sport even more.
Source: Ducati
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