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early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:58 pm
by MotoMike
In some of the books I have there are pictures of early singles racers with their bikes. I see on the racer's leathers, typically on the left sleave, a shield shaped patch about 3 or 4 inches tall. Can't make out what is on this patch and they are black and white photos, so I can't tell the color other than to say it is light and contrasts with the leathers. Does anyone know or have a good image of this shield?
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:40 pm
by JimF
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:23 pm
by MotoMike
Nope, I don't think so. I'll see if I can find the best picture to scan.
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:24 am
by MotoMike
this is a link on the ducati museum site. select Ducati History from the spinning helix. Then on the timeline sellect the 55/56/57/58 link. A photo comes up. The first one has Taglioni in the middle of a group of 4 racers with a gransport in front of them. The rider on the far right has the insignia. if you hit the next arrow immediately to the right of the picture an iconic picture that is very cool comes up depicting a rider (266) stradling his racer and walking it towards you while he enjoys a smoke. cool striped helmet and the same insignia on the sleeve.
http://www.ducati.com/museo/virtual_tour/flash_GB/home.html
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:29 am
by JimF
Are you talking about the simple "D" insignia?
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:35 am
by MotoMike
Thats one of the photos Jim, not too visible here, but I'm talking about the shield patch on the left sleeve. In the photo before that you can make out a letter or two. I don't think it is the Ducati Meccanica shield. But that is a great shot of Maoggi,266.
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:10 pm
by MotoMike
Wow, after a search of images on the net, I've only found a few images none with any clarity. Maybe they were something personal to the riders.
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:55 pm
by ccambern
Duc Singles Admin wrote:Are you talking about the simple "D" insignia?
This is easily the coolest guy I've ever seen.
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:36 am
by JimF
Re: early singles racing- insignia?
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:38 am
by MotoMike
ccambern wrote:Duc Singles Admin wrote:Are you talking about the simple "D" insignia?
This is easily the coolest guy I've ever seen.
I concur. He looks like he looks tough as nails.