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.
Press Release: December, 2025
Award-Winning DROC Wins Two Ducati Official Club Awards
Costa Mesa, California — December 15, 2025 — Ducati Riders of Orange County (DROC), supported by Ducati Newport Beach, was recognized by Ducati Official Clubs worldwide with two awards presented at the Ducati Official Clubs Virtual President Meeting: the Social Media Presence Award, honoring the club’s consistent energy and authenticity online, and Best 25th Anniversary Celebration (co-awarded with Bay Area DOC) for delivering a standout California Ducati Week experience in Pismo Beach. These honors build on DROC’s prior recognition as Ducati’s 2022 “Most Proactive Club” award recipient.
DROC Leads Award-Recognized CADW2025: 11 Ducati Official Clubs Gather in Pismo Beach (Sept 4–7)
Pismo Beach, CA, September 2025. Ducati Riders of Orange County (DROC) co-organized California Ducati Official Clubs Week 2025 (CADW2025), bringing together 11 California Ducati Official Clubs for four days of curated rides, tours, sponsor sessions, meetups, giveaways, and a gala dinner in Pismo Beach. DROC’s leadership on this initiative was recognized by Ducati with a DOC award (shared with Bay Area DOC), underscoring the impact of the event on the wider California Ducati community.
DROC Confirms President, Appoints New Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
Costa Mesa, CA, December 22, 2023. Ducati Riders of Orange County announces a new term for the current President, and the appointment of a new Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. An election was organized, and the candidates were selected using a self-nomination process. On December 2 and 3, 2023, a vote was held by active members of the DROC club to elect the new officers. Effective December 6, 2023, the new Vice President is Filippo Pagan, the new Secretary is Ben Gray, and the new Treasurer is Donatella Barragan. Renato Bonomini is confirmed as President for another term. Meet the team.
DROC Appoints New President, Vice President, and Secretary
Newport Beach, CA, September 21, 2021. Ducati Riders of Orange County announces the appointment of a new President, Vice President, and Secretary. An election was organized by the former officers of the DROC, and the candidates were selected using a self-nomination process. On August 15, 2021, a vote was held by active members of the DROC club to elect the new officers. Effective August 22, 2021, the new President is Renato Bonomini, the new Vice President is Mario Espinoza, and the new Secretary is Pratik Kekre. Chris Kirkwood will remain as Treasurer.
DROC announces the VIP membership in collaboration with Ducati Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA. Ducati Newport Beach (DNB) and Ducati Riders of Orange County – Desmo Owner’s Club (DROC-DOC) are thrilled to be collaborating again to bring even more value to their customers and members. We are excited to continue building the Ducati brand and experience not only in Orange County, California but around the world.
Ducati Riders Orange County is recognized as an official Ducati Desmo Owners Club (D.O.C.)
Newport Beach, CA. Ducati Riders of Orange County (DROC) is a club for members, by members who share the Italian ‘Passione’ for Ducati Motorcycles. We are about riding, having fun, and promoting camaraderie among Ducati owners everywhere. In this same spirit, Ducati Newport Beach has sponsored DROC and we’re pleased to share the news of becoming an official Desmo Owners Club (D.O.C.).
