Famend for its distinctive format that includes each circuit races and closed-road phases, the “Cento Ore” is without doubt one of the most highly-anticipated occasions on the worldwide calendar. The lineup will embrace distinctive automobiles, seasoned drivers and notable figures, together with Fritz Burkard, recent from his current victory on the prestigious Pebble Seaside Concours d’Magnificence in California along with his Bugatti Sort 59.
The 2024 version of the Modena Cento Ore, the celebrated worldwide occasion for traditional automobiles born in 2000, which determines its closing rankings over 4 days of observe racing and particular phases on closed roads, will kick off subsequent Monday, 7 October, after scrutineering in Rimini on Sunday, 6 October. Over the course of the 4 days, members will compete in two races on the Misano World Circuit – considered one of which is able to happen at night time – and one other on the Mugello Circuit. Moreover, there might be eleven particular phases throughout Emilia and Tuscany, with the end in Modena on the afternoon of Thursday, 10 October, in entrance of the Ducal Palace. The lineup of competing automobiles is nothing wanting exceptional, with members from 16 international locations, led by sturdy contingents from the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and the USA. Many famend collectors and high-profile personalities might be in attendance, most notably Fritz Burkard, the current winner on the famend Pebble Seaside Concorso d’Eleganza in California, the place he triumphed along with his Bugatti Sort 59 Sports activities.
The enchantment of the Modena Cento Ore stems from a number of components. It is without doubt one of the few historic races the place members compete each on observe and in particular phases to find out the ultimate standings. The automobiles, relying on their 12 months of manufacture, are assigned a coefficient that balances their efficiency. Secondly, the occasion affords those that want not to participate in pace trials the chance to compete as regularity drivers, tackling the identical difficult routes. Out of the 100 starters – participation is by invitation solely – two-thirds will compete within the pace class, and one-third in regularity. Lastly, and maybe most significantly, a key issue within the occasion’s success is Italy itself, with its fastidiously chosen routes and beautiful landscapes, complemented by the top-quality accommodations and eating experiences, all in step with one of the best traditions of Canossa Occasions.
The automobiles on the beginning grid promise a very spectacular present: with 22 Ferraris alone, that includes iconic fashions such because the 250 SWB Competizione and the 308 GTB Michelotto. Notable collectors like Jaime Muldoon and his spouse Cecilia Borrego de Muldoon from Mexico might be driving a 250 GT, whereas one other notable collector, Philip Kadoorie from Hong Kong, will take the wheel of a Lancia Stratos Group 4. The lineup additionally consists of numerous Porsche fashions from completely different eras, AC Shelby Cobras, Jaguar E-Varieties, Lotus Elise and Cortinas, alongside quite a few Alfa Romeo GTA and GTAm, and lots of different distinctive autos ready to be found.
And for the general public? On Sunday, 6 October, automobiles might be on show all day at Parco Federico Fellini in Rimini. On Monday, 7 October, the automobiles will cease for lunch in Arezzo close to Piazza Grande, and from 5:30 PM, they are going to be on the Misano World Circuit for the nighttime races, with free entry like all occasions on the racetrack. Tuesday begins at 9:00 AM with the second race, once more at Misano, adopted by a cease in Piazza Aurelio Saffi in Forlì from 11:30 AM. After two particular phases, the automobiles might be on show at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence from 4:30 PM. On Wednesday, 9 October, after finishing numerous particular phases by means of the Tuscan hills, the automobiles will return to Florence within the afternoon alongside the Lungarno Abramo Lincoln. Then, on Thursday, 10 October, the day begins at 9:00 AM with a race on the Mugello Circuit, earlier than the automobiles proceed on to Modena. There, from 4:00 PM, the automobiles will parade in Piazza Roma, in entrance of the Palazzo Ducale, forward of the awards ceremony.
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