Ducati Riders of Orange County
Press Releases
Official announcements, club milestones, and stories from our Ducati community in Orange County.
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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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Club news & milestones · 2018–2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.