This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 22nd of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. Built purely for straight line drag and sprint racing, this unique Ducati 916/996 Drag Bike was born from an idea to do something no one else had done Drag bikes built using Japanese large-capacity, inline four-cylinder bikes are quite common, but no one had converted the exquisite Ducati 916 to compete in this arena Based around a modified 916 frame and engine, the bike has evolved over the years and now uses a race-tuned 996 engine fitted with 996 crank cases with full 996SPS engine internals, with cylinder heads ported and polished by Moto Rapido, race cams and vernier pulleys Fuelling is controlled by a modified engine managment system with adjustable chip and a custom-made exhaust system The bike has been lengthend by changing the headstock angle and fitting a bespoke custom swingarm. An Aprilia RS125 front end was fitted, Ducati Monster forks reduce weight, and the gear change is taken care of by an air-shift push button system with a rechargable air tank fitted under the seat It has enjoyed much success in the 'Normally-aspirated up to 1,000cc Class' at National Sprint Association events along with class wins at Brighton Speed Trials Supplied with a huge file of history and receipts for parts used and work carried out, along with instructions for use and results achieved