Viva DUCATI

Italy's Oldest Vintage Motorcycle Road Rally, The MotoGiro d'Italia, comes to the US.

VivaDUCATI is pleased to be working with Dream Engine, Bologna, Italy as a co-promotional partner to celebrate of the Inaugural, MotoGiro America, July 13 - 20, 2008. The most famous vintage road rally on two wheels will depart from historic Cannery Row in Monterey, California on July 13, 2008. Stops include: Paso Robles and a lap on the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in honour of the MotoGP Championship to be held on July 20, 2008. 

Officially Sanctioned US MotoGiro Road Rally

The event is supported by ANCMA, the Associazione Nazionale Ciclo Motociclo Accessori, the Italian Trade Commission of Los Angeles, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, The City of Monterey, and leading companies in the Italian motorcycle industry.

MotoGiro America, a classic motorcycle timed-tour, covers more than one hundred miles each day during its five-day route and explores the Monterey Peninsula’s twisting country roads, challenging mountain passes and spectacular Pacific panoramas. Key Italian manufacturers of high performance motorcycles and scooters, and makers of apparel and accessories will participate.

Tentative Schedule: 

The MotoGiro America 2008 will start and finish in Monterey, California on July 11, 2008. Special attractions and local events will be held throughout the Peninsula and the itinerary will evoke the authentic spirit of the original tour. The end of the rally will be celebrated with a gala dinner. A more detailed itinerary and programme of events is being finalized.

MotoGiro America 2008 will kick-off a full week of motor sports excitement on the Monterey Peninsula leading up to MotoGP weekend at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Friday, July 11

Events begin with a symposium on Italian design

Saturday, July 12

Vintage motorcycle Concours D’Elegance organized by the Ducati Vintage Club 

Sunday July 13th

Rally participants will depart from the heart of historic Monterey – Cannery Row – and head for the Mazda Raceway – where they may ride a lap of honour. Many of the original Motogiro racers, from Italy (now in their 70's) will attend.

Classes or Motorcycles Entrering

The tour is open to motorcycles of all marques and is divided into categories: Vintage Racing Class, Touring Class, 70s Twin Class, Super Sport Class and Vespa Class.

The Vintage Racing Class

Features the motorbikes that define the Motogiro. With an overall limit of 120, this class features motorbikes with a maximum of 175cc manufactured before 1957. Bikes inspired by original MotoGiro bikes yet manufactured subsequent to 1957 may also apply. The Vintage Racing Class motorbikes will be subject to timed, competitive ability tests en route, and the winner of this class will take home a trophy and grand prize. A limited number of vintage bikes will be available for rent specifically for the occasion. Queries should be directed to Dream Engine.

The Touring Class

Will follow the same itinerary as the other two classes and is open to bikes of all makes from all years. This class is suited to those who wish to live the excitement of the Motogiro on a relaxed, non-competitive level.

The 70s Twin Class

Welcomes all motorbikes of all makes manufactured between 1968 and 1978. Riders in this class will be subject to timed, competitive ability tests en route similar to those carried out by participants of the Vintage Racing Class.

Super Sport Class

The SS class open to 250cc motorcycles and sidecars of all makes, built up to 1968.

Vespa Class

Vespa will have its own special MotoGiro class to celebrate the more than one hundred versions of the iconic scooter produced during the last half century.

For collectors of vintage bikes and motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere, the MotoGiro America 2008 is the chance to create an electric atmosphere of Italian competition, camaraderie and adventure. MotoGiro America is a glimpse of the past brought dynamically to life for today’s motorcycle enthusiast.

MotoGiro America Promotional Support:

    USA — www.VivaDUCATI.com, P.O. Box 400582, Cambridge, MA 02115, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

International and Domestic Air Travel provided upon request.

Using the MotoGiro AMERICA 08 Registration Form, all payments can be made directly by check or credit card to:

    Dream Engine

    via San Mamolo, 155
    Bologna 40136
    Italy
    Attn: MotoGiro America 2008, VivaDUCATI Registration