By Thomas Walsh
We have discovered a form of motorsport that leaves politics and Netflix documentaries behind. We are of course talking about Vespa racing. Many people think that Ayrton Senna was referring to karting in the Senna film when discussing ‘pure racing.’ However, we have it on good authority that he was actually referring to this incredible form of motorsport. Name us another motorsport where the crowds are so close they could pat the competitors on the back as they fly by? We’ve also heard a rumour that Vespa racing is set to become the official feeder series to MotoGP.
After the Polini Original muffler and the Polini Evolution, the Company presents the latest novelty: the Polini For Race Muffler for Vespa Primavera. It is a muffler designed to be mounted on all small frames: therefore also suitable for the Vespa 125, ET3 and 50 with the 130cc engine. In fact, the flange allows it to be installed on almost all Vespa models and it is adaptable to most of the cylinders on the market. Studied and built with the aim of increasing performance at medium and high revs, it guarantees new grit to the engine with performance up to 9.500/10.000 rpm compared to the 7.000 of the Polini Original. It is possible:– to mount it in the original body– to mount it with any type of tire– to keep the original top case in the Vespa ET3 versionPolini recommends mounting the Polini For Race Muffler for Vespa with high-performance Polini cylinders, therefore in aluminum, from 130cc to 150cc.
Vespa Scooters To Race Mexican 1000 For Fun and Glory Team Tutto Mondo will field a pair of Vespas in the 2020 Mexican 1000. Racing Vespa scooters 1,000 miles down the length of the Baja Peninsula? Pietro is the head of the Central Italian Vespa Club, and Leonardo has won multiple championships in several Vespa racing disciplines in Europe. They have done that with their Australian cousins; winning the Mexican 1000 in Brother Roger Benham’s VW. Today, the Mexican 1000 captures the same challenge, adventure, fun, and Mexican hospitality as the original raceThis year’s Mexican 1000 takes place April 17-24, 2020 starting in Ensenada and ending in San Jose del Cabo.
Tutto Mondo Racing Is Bringing a Pair of Vespa's to the 2020 Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 Presented by Method Race Wheels! That’s exactly what Tutto Mondo Racing is doing, and they’re being joined by their Italian cousins Leonardo Pilati, and Pietro Bologna. Pietro is the head of the Central Italian Vespa Club, and Leonardo has won multiple championships in several Vespa racing disciplines in Europe. They have done that with their Australian cousins; winning the Mexican 1000 in Brother Roger Benham’s VW. The Yokohma NORRA Mexican 1000 presented by Method Race Wheels honors the past while also forging the future.
Our drag races hub currently consists of more than 500 articles, featuring countless different combinations of vehicles. There’s a good number of races between a car and a bike, but we’ve never seen a battle like this one. Cars Versus Bikes:On the left, in turn, is a Vespa scooter. The video at the top of this page is almost 13 minutes long and after the introduction of the vehicles and their drivers, there’s a series of drag races. First, a classic quarter-mile race from a standing start followed by a roll start drag race.
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NOTE NEW DATE! Second City Scooter Society ride from Chicago to Racine, WisconsinFrom the Facebook event page (check there for updates and details):Alright, NOT an actual race, just thought it was a clever name. This would be a full day event riding to Racine to take in views of Lake Michigan from Windpoint Lighthouse and the end of their manmade breakwater at the mouth of Root River . We’ll also stop at O&H Kringle bakery for some shopping . We’ll meet in the lot adjacent to the shop and the 7/11
2022 Vespa Sprint 50 Racing SixtiesReliving the euphoric thrills and speed of the "gentlemen riders" of years gone by has never been easierFeatures may include:Feel the vitalityHeir to that iconic generation of sporty, nimble Vespas that swarmed European towns and cities during the Swinging Sixties, today’s Vespa Sprint Racing Sixties 50 has most definitely inherited the fresh, carefree spirit that defined both those scooters of yesteryear and their riders, with this special series that is sure to make a splash on the city streets. Choose from two color options, both of which evoke the sporty yet elegant style long associated with the gentlemen riders of the Sixties and come with gold-colored wheels and red and gold detailing. For a more classic look, there is green paired with yellow graphics, or if you want to reflect a more dynamic, fresh and contemporary attitude, the white version with red graphics fits the bill perfectly. Choose the innovative i-get engineThe Vespa 50-cc 4-stroke uses the innovative i-get engine with an inbuilt barometric sensor that constantly monitors combustion and adapts it to driving conditions. Electronic injection and 3-valve distribution (2 intake and 1 exhaust) are perfectly calibrated to optimise performance and fuel consumption, whilst improved delivery and start-up are the cherry on the top.
