Press Releases
Official announcements and highlights from our Ducati Official Club community in Orange County, including major event launches, club initiatives, charity efforts, sponsorship and dealer collaborations with Ducati Newport Beach, and recognition from Ducati Official Clubs worldwide. Check back for the latest updates, and use these releases for accurate information about DROC milestones, member experiences, and media-worthy club activities. For media inquiries or interview requests, contact DROC through the information included in each release.
July 2026
DROC Earns Global Ducati Official Club Social Media Presence Award for the Second Consecutive Year
DROC received the Ducati Official Clubs Social Media Presence Award for a second consecutive year at the 2026 President Meeting in Italy.
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December 2025
DROC Earns Two Global Ducati Official Club Awards
DROC was recognized with the Social Media Presence Award and, with Bay Area DOC, Best 25th Anniversary Celebration for California Ducati Week.
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September 2025
California Ducati Official Clubs Week 2025 Brings Together 11 Ducati Official Clubs in Pismo Beach
For the first time, 11 California Ducati Official Clubs united in Pismo Beach for four days of rides, tours, and community, September 4 to 7, 2025.
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December 2023
New Leadership Elected to Guide Ducati Riders of Orange County
DROC announces its new board: Renato Bonomini continuing as President, with Filippo Pagan, Ben Gray, and Donatella Barragan newly appointed.
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July 2022
Ducati Riders of Orange County Named Ducati’s Most Proactive Club Worldwide
DROC received Ducati’s global Most Proactive Club award at the 2022 World President Meeting in San Marino, recognizing the club with the highest number of events worldwide.
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September 2021
DROC Appoints New President, Vice President, and Secretary
Following a members’ vote, Renato Bonomini becomes President, Mario Espinoza Vice President, and Pratik Kekre Secretary, effective August 22, 2021.
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September 2019
DROC Announces VIP Membership in Collaboration with Ducati Newport Beach
Ducati Newport Beach will cover the annual DROC-DOC membership for customers who buy and service their Ducati at the dealership.
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August 2018
Ducati Riders of Orange County Recognized as an Official Ducati Desmo Owners Club
DROC is recognized by Ducati as an official Desmo Owners Club, sponsored by Ducati Newport Beach.
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