Ferrari Tribute To Targa Florio – On the trail of legends
Palermo, 12 October
The final leg of the Targa Florio Ferrari Tribute 2013 sets out on a round trip from Palermo, tackling the roads that circumnavigate the mountains of Madonie, famous as the scene of memorable battles well known by all the fans, such as the Circuito delle Madonie: a strip of ashphalt on which has been written some of the most fascinating chapters in the history of motor sport. The day begins with an atmosphere of tangible excitement, helped by the excellent weather with the sun pumping out a hot 30 °C. The day gets underway in the city where the great Nino Vaccarella, the Sicilian who flew the flag for Ferrari in the 1965 Targa Florio and Vincenzo Florio, who came up with the idea for this event, were born. Then the snaking line of Ferraris passes in front of the grandstands from where the race started in its heyday.
The emotion is clear to see on the faces of those taking part, with respect and interest in one of the landmark places in the history of the motor car. Watching Ferraris from various eras, from the 330 GT 2+2 to the FF, one wonders what it must have been like for the spectators watching the racing machines from the past getting ready to race. With a major crowd in attendance, the crews leave one by one, to rounds of applause. It’s a spine tingling moment as the Maranello cars travel down the straight still bearing allegiance to sponsors from the past on the walls alongside the road, in front of the old stands. It was here, in 1965, that a triumphant Nino Vacarella drove by, having won the race with the late Lorenzo Bandini, aboard a Ferrari 275 P2. Kilometre after kilometre, the legendary Circuito delle Madonie displays its attributes with endless corners, short straights, hairpins and changes of direction, where sports cars such as the F40 feel particularly comfortable. They, probably more than others, with their similar dynamics to the racing machines of the past and their extreme looks, make the biggest impact on the spectators clinging to the highest points on the course.
Of course, an event like the Tribute does not put the same strains on the cars as the original race, but with persistent rain making for slippery roads, the competitors could at least get a feel for the difficulties encountered by the drivers of long ago. One after the other, the various 512 TR, California, 590 GTO among others, complete part of the course, arriving at Castelbuono amid an exultant crowd, filling the streets, despite the strong gusts of wind. After partaking of some wine and food, the group sets off again to tackle the rest of the course, savouring every kilometre of this legendary route, before arriving in Campofelice di Roccella and then heading down the motorway back to Palermo. Here the cars find refuge once again at the University, where, along with the return of nice weather, the spectators embrace the Maranello marvels one last time.
The final leg of the Targa Florio Ferrari Tribute 2013 sets out on a round trip from Palermo, tackling the roads that circumnavigate the mountains of Madonie, famous as the scene of memorable battles well known by all the fans, such as the Circuito delle Madonie: a strip of ashphalt on which has been written some of the most fascinating chapters in the history of motor sport. The day begins with an atmosphere of tangible excitement, helped by the excellent weather with the sun pumping out a hot 30 °C. The day gets underway in the city where the great Nino Vaccarella, the Sicilian who flew the flag for Ferrari in the 1965 Targa Florio and Vincenzo Florio, who came up with the idea for this event, were born. Then the snaking line of Ferraris passes in front of the grandstands from where the race started in its heyday.
The emotion is clear to see on the faces of those taking part, with respect and interest in one of the landmark places in the history of the motor car. Watching Ferraris from various eras, from the 330 GT 2+2 to the FF, one wonders what it must have been like for the spectators watching the racing machines from the past getting ready to race. With a major crowd in attendance, the crews leave one by one, to rounds of applause. It’s a spine tingling moment as the Maranello cars travel down the straight still bearing allegiance to sponsors from the past on the walls alongside the road, in front of the old stands. It was here, in 1965, that a triumphant Nino Vacarella drove by, having won the race with the late Lorenzo Bandini, aboard a Ferrari 275 P2. Kilometre after kilometre, the legendary Circuito delle Madonie displays its attributes with endless corners, short straights, hairpins and changes of direction, where sports cars such as the F40 feel particularly comfortable. They, probably more than others, with their similar dynamics to the racing machines of the past and their extreme looks, make the biggest impact on the spectators clinging to the highest points on the course.
Of course, an event like the Tribute does not put the same strains on the cars as the original race, but with persistent rain making for slippery roads, the competitors could at least get a feel for the difficulties encountered by the drivers of long ago. One after the other, the various 512 TR, California, 590 GTO among others, complete part of the course, arriving at Castelbuono amid an exultant crowd, filling the streets, despite the strong gusts of wind. After partaking of some wine and food, the group sets off again to tackle the rest of the course, savouring every kilometre of this legendary route, before arriving in Campofelice di Roccella and then heading down the motorway back to Palermo. Here the cars find refuge once again at the University, where, along with the return of nice weather, the spectators embrace the Maranello marvels one last time.
History of "Menu dei Motori"
DESIGN PROJECT
UNIVERSITA' DI MODENA
Comments
Nessun commento presente
Add Comment