For a few years, Viva Italia shared the Assen TT circuit with Super Car Sunday. This year the Italian cars and motorcycles again play an exclusive and prominent role. Because the organization has made the choice to turn Viva Italia into a purely Italian event. Viva Italia 2017 is - instead of during the Pentecost weekend - now being held on April 9. 402Automotive organizes with Viva Italia at least a mouth-watering event.
Expected 1.200 cars and motorbikes
Various aspects of the Italian car and motorcycle culture are discussed. Various companies will make their appearance with accessories, clothing and lifestyle attributes on the Piazza Affari. And of course, numerous Italian brand clubs with beautiful classics and modern cars come to Assen. They will do that with a total number of cars that are expected to be around the 1.200 units. The SCARB, the Lancia Club Nederland and the Lamborghini Club Nederland are a few of the associations that make an important contribution to the undoubtedly impressive collection in Assen. In addition, the engines are also represented in Assen. The Ducati Olanda Club Netherlands, for example, has announced that it will liven up the capital of Drenthe with a closing demo on the circuit. In Assen you will also find beautiful MV Agustas, Aprilias, Moto Morinis, Benellis, Laverdas, Moto Guzzis.
Strada Ferrari and Via Maserati
Special is the presence of an 100 number of Ferraris and an 40 number of Maserati's, which are shown under the respective names Strada Ferrari and Via Maserati. Owners of a modern Italian car or enchanting classic from the boot are also given the opportunity to participate in the Concorso d'Eleganza. Interested parties can also participate in a parade or the track time for cars and motorbikes. And those who just want to experience what it feels like to ride a Ferrari can board a Ferrari 430.
Competizione di Tempo
A new component of Viva Italia is the Competizione di Tempo program. This is a derivative of the world famous Time Attack racing. This year owners of an Italian thoroughbred have the opportunity to compete against other Italian-made purebred horses during Viva Italia. Two qualifications will be held for the final final.
You can find more information about Viva Italia 2017 here.