The second edition of the Imola Classic, 6-7 April 2013, features five choice grids. The Trofeo Nastro Rosso grid dedicated to exceptional Italian cars has increased significantly and will line up some thirty Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Bizzarrini models The Sixties Endurance will count more than thirty cars: AC Cobra, Ferrari, Ford Shelby, Jaguar, Lotus, Porsche The public will also enjoy two significant Classic Endurance Racing grids with close to fifty cars from 1966 to 1979: Alfa Romeo T33, BMW M1, Chevron, Ferrari 51 BBLM, Ford GT40, Lola T70, Lotus, Porsche 935, SauberC5
Last but not least, for the first time Imola-Classic will welcome a grid made in Italy: the Challenge Formule Storiche, which witnessed many future racing champions during the sixties and seventies.
In June 2012, the Enzo and Dino Ferrari circuit, a place redolent with motor sport history, hosted the first Imola-Classic, which turned out to be a very promising debut. Such was the interest that enthusiastic entrants and the events partner Richard Mille have decided to organize the Italian event again on 6-7 April 2013. This meeting in the hospitable Emilia Romagna region will give the season an excellent kick-off. Five plateaus are expected for the first event of the year: Classic Endurance Racing 1 & 2, Sixties Endurance Racing, the Trofeo Nastro Rosso and, for the first time, one Italian plateau with the Challenge Formula Storico.
Classic Endurance Racing 1 - GTs 1966/74 & Protos 1966/72Classic Endurance Racing 2 - GTs 1975/79 & Protos 1973/79In 2011, Imola hosted the third round of the ClassicEndurance Racing Series, so this event isnt entirely new forthe former endurance star cars of the 70s ideally suited tothis magnificent circuit on which Lola reigned supreme lastyear. This year, two grids will be on track to answer to thefull request of drivers.
Sixties Endurance pre-63 sports cars and pre-66 GTsThe Sixties Endurance races, reserved for pre-63 sports cars and pre-66GTs, are now in their fourth year and they have really taken off sincetheir creation. They are again on the bill for Imola-Classic and they willprovide spectators with the opportunity to admire AC Cobras, AstonMartins, Lotus 15s and E-Type Jaguars among other icons of the worldchampionship of the era for two action-packed hours.
Trofeo Nastro Rosso pre-66 Italian Sports and GT carsLike the Sixties Endurance, the Trofeo is celebrating the start of its fourth season. It isdedicated to Italian sports cars of the late 50s and early 60s, and every year theplateau is swelled by exceptional cars. Since the first rendezvous in the Dix MilleTours on the Paul Ricard circuit in 2010 an increasing number of races have beenorganized. This year the Imola-Classic event is the first of three in 2013.This plateau provides a unique opportunity to see the great Italian makes in all theirelegance: Ferrari 250 GTs, Maserati 300s, Alfa Romeo TZs etc without forgetting thepretty little Abarths. The races are run in such a way as to reduce the risk of accidentsto the minimum, and in a sporting spirit to ensure the long-term presence of these very valuable cars in the Trofeo sponsored byFerrari Financial Services. To be noted in this grid: Franois Fillon, French ex. Prime Minister, will drive an Alfa Romeo SZT (1962).
Challenge Formule Storiche pre-80 Formula Juniors and Formula 3sThe Challenge Formule Storiche is a perfect showcase for thepromotional formulas from the end of the 60s till the end of the70s. It consists of Formula Juniors and Formula 3s powered by1000-cc engines. Manufacturers include Cooper, Elva, Lola, Lotusand Saab, plus Cosworth for the motors. Many future F1 stars cuttheir teeth in these very quick little machines, among them:Jackie Stewart, Clay Regazzoni, Emerson Fittipaldi, RonniePeterson, Franois Cevert, James Hunt, Jo Siffert and Niki Lauda.
In the paddockPeter Auto has started to develop entertainment in the Imola paddock. This ingredient made the success of the other events. "Automobile Club San Marino" will invite the spectators to step back in time with their fascinating exhibition of historic military vehicles of the late Thirties in the paddocks. You will be able to admire wonderful vehicles that were in use during the Second World War, such as the truck "Spa Dovunque 35" and the impressive artillery tractor "Pavesi P4-100". In a couple boxes in the paddocks, the exhibition of historic bicycle clubs "Aver" (Associazione Velocipedisti Eroici Romagnoli), "La Polverosa" and some exponents of "Giro d'Italia d'Epoca" will go through the so-called "eroic" period of cycling, from the Thirties to the Eighties. All bicycles are original samples and there will also be a Bianchi model, which belonged to Fausto Coppi. "Merlo Slot Model" will also entertain the public with its spectacular slot track: it will be possible to compete in a real race with many beautifulcars, more than just simple miniatures. The best drivers will be rewarded.
