32ND NUVOLARI GRAND PRIX: FIRST TRIUMPH FOR ALIVERTI-VALENTE IN A 1937 BMW 328 ROADSTER
The 32nd edition of the Gran Premio Nuvolari ended today, with victory for crew no. 7 formed by the Alberto Aliverti - Stefano Valente duo, driving a splendid 1937 BMW 328 Roadster.
The top drivers distinguished themselves right from the first practice, showing particular concentration, technical skill and great spirit, in what was a hard-fought race alongside the best Italian and foreign regulars and characterised by extreme situations due to the adverse weather conditions encountered during the second stage on Tuscan soil. This was their first success at the Gran Premio Nuvolari, in the year in which the important anniversary of the 130th anniversary of the birth of the flying Mantuan is celebrated.
"It was a very demanding race, but already from the first day we felt at ease and confident in our abilities, which were then confirmed by the final result. On the second day the weather difficulties did not get us down, we started off concentrated and managed to maintain the lead we had gained until the last few laps," said Alberto Aliverti. Winning the Gran Premio Nuvolari represents for us the crowning achievement of many efforts and sacrifices and of work that has lasted for years; victory in fact does not come by chance but is always the result of constant commitment," adds Stefano Valente. My passion was born when I was 14 years old and has to do with an old Porsche of my father's that sat unused in a garage and was then officially given to me on the day of my graduation. Since that day (the passion) has never left me'.
Second place was taken by crew no. 99 of Vesco-Vesco, at the wheel of a 1939 BMW 328 with which they had previously triumphed in the 2017 edition, in what was one of the most gripping head-to-head races of the race.
Third place went to crew no. 94 at the wheel of a 1938 Fiat 508 C made up of the Barcella-Ghidotti duo, drivers of great experience. In fourth place was the Riboldi-Riboldi duo (no. 58), in a 1933 Fiat 508 S, and fifth were Fontanella-Covelli, crew no. 4 driving a 1927 Lancia Lambda Spyder, both crews the authors of an important comeback in the finale.
The event recorded a record number of participants: in fact, 312 crews from five continents were selected by a special commission, testifying to the enthusiasm generated by what is considered one of the most beautiful races in the world. The myth of the Great Tazio lives again thanks to the numerous gentlemen drivers who share the values of the Mantovano Volante, such as sportsmanship, courage and passion, and the emotions of an extraordinary journey on board real masterpieces of history, mechanics and design.
Numerous countries representing all continents (Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United States, Lithuania, Great Britain, Russia, Austria, Belgium, Uruguay, Argentina, Japan, Colombia, Poland, Lebanon, Monte Carlo, San Marino) and 48 car manufacturers competing, from the Italian Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lancia, Ferrari and Fiat, to the British Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bentley and Triumph, from the German Mercedes, BMW and Porsche to the French pursangs signed by Ettore Bugatti. This year more than 100 pre-war cars (manufactured between 1932 and 1939) competed for the title.
The presence of numerous cars from the 1950s was also significant; in fact, 150 participants raced the Grand Prix with cars from the Ferrari, Jaguar and Porsche marques.
The 32nd edition saw the confirmation of the partners Red Bull, Tag Heuer and Finservice, together with the return of Banca Generali, thanks to which the 'Nuvolari' reaffirmed some of its fundamental characteristics: sporting competition, historical celebration and touring.
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