From 1953 to 1972 the Automobile Club of Piacenza organized 17 editions of the Castell’Arquato Vernasca uphill speed race.
The event was initially born as a minor provincial race. The uphill route of 8.9 km developed with different characteristics, the first part 5 km, of straight road, while the final part consisted of 34 curves, most of which were hairpin bends.
This year the appointment is from 9 to 11 June 2023.
Program
Verification and distribution of numbers
When: Friday 9 June, 2-6 pm
Where: Castell’Arquato
Verification and distribution of numbers – Briefing – First ascent
When: Saturday 10 June, starting at 8.30 am
Where: Castell’Arquato-Lugagnano-Vernasca
Lunch
When: Saturday 10 June, 13.00
Where: Castell’Arquato
Second ascent
When: Saturday 10 June, 3.30 pm
Where: Castell’Arquato-Lugagnano-Vernasca
Gala Dinner in the medieval square
When: Saturday 10 June, 8.00 pm
Where: Castell’Arquato
Third ascent
When: Sunday 11 June, 10.30 am
Where: Castell’Arquato-Lugagnano-Vernasca
Buffet
When: Sunday 11 June, 12.30 pm
Where: Vernasca area of the Antica Pieve
Awards
When: Sunday 11 June, 2.30 pm
Where: Vernasca
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