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The 2007 Motogiro d'Italia
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Marco Tomassini Wins a New Sport 1000 for His Motogiro D’italia 2007
Victory On a Gilera
Ducati Motor was once again the main sponsor of this event organized by
Dream Engine and supported by the Region of Sicily and other sponsors.
See below for the preview and background information on this event.
After five grueling days covering over 1,200 kilometers of scenic and
challenging Sicilian roads, Marco Tomassini rode to victory on his Gilera
150 Super Sport, winning this year’s Motogiro d’Italia.
Hundreds of motorcyclists from around the world participated in this year’s
event from May 20th-24th. In addition to a large group of Italians,
participants arrived from Great Britain, USA, Germany, France, Spain,
Ireland, Holland, Belgium, South Africa, Japan, Australia, Canada, Greece
and Israel.
The Motogiro d’Italia is divided into three classes: the Vintage Racing
Class, reserved for motorcycles manufactured through 1957; the Memorial
Taglioni class, dedicated to bikes manufactured between 1968 and 1978; and
the Touring Class, a noncompetitive class open to all contemporary bikes.
Tomassini, overall winner in the Vintage Racing class, performed brilliantly
on each day’s course and in the ability trials, winning the grand prize of a
Ducati Sport 1000 motorcycle. On the podium with him were fellow
Italians, Enzo Coppolecchia on his MV Agusta Rais and Marco Bonanomi on his
MV Agusta GSTL.
The Memorial Taglioni Class saw the victory of Guido Lenzi Calisti in the
seat of his Moto Morini 3 ½, followed by Tiziano Bernardoni on his Morini
350 and Matteo Vocino on his Moto Morini 500 6V.
The team victory went to Team Castelli MV (Bonanomi, Moneta e Venturi),
while the club victory went to MC Ceriano Laghetto (Coppolecchia, Viganò,
Mattioli).
This year’s route led participants along rugged and beautiful Sicilian
terrain, touching many interesting places on the island in the regions of
Agrigento, Palermo, Enna, Caltanissetta, Ragusa, Siracusa and Catania.
The event began and ended in Sciacca (AG)). Motogiro participants were able
to take in beautiful views from the coast to the mountains, including some
of the most well-known tourist spots.
The Motogiro d’Italia 2007 was supported by Ducati Motor, the event’s main
sponsor. The event was also made possible thanks to the support of:
Presidenza Regione Siciliana, Motociclismo d'Epoca, Assessorato al Turismo
Regione Siciliana, Assessorato all’Agricoltura e Foreste Regione Siciliana,
Comune di Sciacca, Comune di Augusta, Cantine Calatasi.
For the organization of the event, under the aegis of the Federazione
Motociclistica Italiana, Dream Engine relied on the technical support of the
Motoclub Terni “L. Liberati” and the Auto Moto Club Viterbo. Participants in
the Touring Class were accompanied by the Curve&Tornanti team, made up of
Federal FMI ‘safe riding’ instructors. The Italian Polizia Stradale followed
participants throughout the race.
This year’s Motogiro came after six years of growing success. The
races from 2001 to 2006 increased the enthusiasm for this event which today
holds a great importance for motorcycle fans around the world from the
classes dedicated to bikes of the past to the more relaxed Touring Class.
Like the past years, several great champions of the past participated in
the 2007 event, including Giuliano Maoggi (winner of the 1956 Motogiro),
Emilio Mendogni (winner in 1953 edition) and Remo Venturi, who won fifty
years ago, in 1957.
The Motogiro 2007 results are available on www.motogiroditalia.com.
For general information:
Dream Engine
Via San Mamolo 155 -40136 Bologna
tel. +39 051 6440881 -fax +39 051 3394319
www.motogiroditalia.com - info@motogiroditalia.com
Preview
From May 20-24, 2007 the Motogiro d’Italia, the oldest Italian motorcycle
road race, will be revived on the most beautiful roads of Eastern Sicily.
For the seventh year in a row, the Motogiro d’Italia has been organized by
Dream Engine with Ducati Motor Holding as its main sponsor.
Hundreds of bikes, passionate riders and collectors from all over the world
will contribute to recreating the atmosphere, the style and the spirit of
the original race. At the same time enthusiasts will be able to enjoy
Sicily in the springtime and will see a parade of the best of Italian
motorcycles ever produced: Ducati, Morini, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Benelli,
Bianchi, Piaggio, Gilera and Motobi. To keep the bond with history
alive, riders Maoggi and Venturi, Motogiro champions from the 1950’s will
return as guests of honor.
The enthusiasm for the Motogiro revival has been constantly increasing
since the first edition in 2001 and the number of participants has almost
tripled.
The Motogiro 2007 will begin and ending in the town of Sciacca (Agrigento),
an acclaimed thermal location famous since ancient times for its gentle
climate and the healing properties with waters rich with minerals. Each of
the 5 legs, approximately 250 km each, will push East and will take riders
as far as the slopes of Mount Etna.
Here is the tentative itinerary:
19 May 2007: Preliminary operations at Sciacca.
20 May 2007, leg 1: Sciacca-Chiusa Sclafani–Selinunte-Sciacca
21 May 2007, leg 2: Sciacca-Piazza Armerina-Brucoli
22 May 2007, leg 3: Brucoli-Noto-Ragusa Ibla-Brucoli
23 May 2007, leg 4: Brucoli-Zafferana-Catania-Brucoli
24 May 2007, leg 5: Brucoli-Caltagirone-Agrigento-Sciacca.
The route was created to work well for vintage motorcycles and as often as possible, riders will ride a loop, departing and arriving at the same city. Each itinerary was studied to create a unique ride with a plethora of beautiful panoramas and interesting tourism points along the coast and inland. Each route has numerous pre-designated rest stops made possible thanks to local agencies and motorcycling clubs.
At the end of each ride participants will be welcomed by the Motogiro
Village set up in each arrival city. At the final prize giving dinner,
participants will be guests of the ‘Presidenza della Regione Siciliana’ and
the overall winner of the Vintage Class will be awarded a special Motogiro
2007 Ducati motorcycle.
The Motogiro d’Italia 2007 relies on the support of Ducati Motor the event’s
main sponsor. The event is also made possible thanks to the support of:
Presidenza Regione Siciliana, Motociclismo d'Epoca, Assessorato Regionale al
Turismo Regione Siciliana, Provincia di Siracusa, Comune di Sciacca, and the
Comune di Augusta.
For the organization of the event, under the aegis of the Federazione Motociclistica Italiana, Dream Engine relies on the support of the Motoclub Terni “L. Liberati” and the Auto Moto Club Viterbo. Participants in the Tourist Class are accompanied by the Curve&Tornanti team made up of Federal FMI ‘safe riding’ instructors.
The Motogiro is open to motorcycles authorized for road use of all marques and is divided into the following three classes:
Vintage Racing Class
With an overall limit of 120 participants, this class features motorcycles
up to 175cc manufactured prior to 1957 and inspired by the motorcycles that
raced in the original Motogiro. Competitors in the Vintage Racing
Class are subject to timed, competitive ability tests along each route.
Taglioni Memorial Class
This class is open to street legal motorbikes of all marques, 350 cc or
higher, produced between 1968 and 1978, a period which highlights the decade
where the Ducati engineer Fabio Taglioni created his legendary twin Ducati
motorcycles. Competitors in this class take part in ability trials and the
winner will take home a special prize.
Touring Class
This class has been created newer bikes, and welcomes riders who wish to
participate in the excitement of the Motogiro on a more relaxed,
non-competitive basis. The Touring Class is open to motorcycles of all
marques.
For more information about the 2007 Motogiro d’Italia and to register for
the event, please contact:
Dream Engine
Via San Mamolo 155 -40136 Bologna
tel. +39 051 6440881 -fax +39 051 3394319
www.motogiroditalia.com - info@motogiroditalia.com
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