Renowned for its unique format featuring both circuit races and closed-road stages, the “Cento Ore” is one of the most highly-anticipated events on the international calendar. The lineup will include exceptional cars, seasoned drivers and notable figures, including Fritz Burkard, fresh from his recent victory at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California with his Bugatti Type 59.
The 2024 edition of the Modena Cento Ore, the prestigious international event for classic cars born in 2000, which determines its final rankings over four days of track racing and special stages on closed roads, will kick off next Monday, 7 October, after scrutineering in Rimini on Sunday, 6 October. Over the course of the four days, participants will compete in two races at the Misano World Circuit – one of which will take place at night – and another at the Mugello Circuit. Additionally, there will be eleven special stages across Emilia and Tuscany, with the finish in Modena on the afternoon of Thursday, 10 October, in front of the Ducal Palace. The lineup of competing cars is nothing short of remarkable, with participants from 16 countries, led by strong contingents from the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States. Many renowned collectors and high-profile personalities will be in attendance, most notably Fritz Burkard, the recent winner at the renowned Pebble Beach Concorso d’Eleganza in California, where he triumphed with his Bugatti Type 59 Sports.
The appeal of the Modena Cento Ore stems from several factors. It is one of the few historic races where participants compete both on track and in special stages to determine the final standings. The cars, depending on their year of manufacture, are assigned a coefficient that balances their performance. Secondly, the event offers those who prefer not to take part in speed trials the opportunity to compete as regularity drivers, tackling the same challenging routes. Out of the 100 starters – participation is by invitation only – two-thirds will compete in the speed category, and one-third in regularity. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, a key factor in the event’s success is Italy itself, with its carefully selected routes and stunning landscapes, complemented by the top-quality hotels and dining experiences, all in line with the best traditions of Canossa Events.
The cars on the starting grid promise a truly spectacular show: with 22 Ferraris alone, featuring iconic models such as the 250 SWB Competizione and the 308 GTB Michelotto. Notable collectors like Jaime Muldoon and his wife Cecilia Borrego de Muldoon from Mexico will be driving a 250 GT, while another notable collector, Philip Kadoorie from Hong Kong, will take the wheel of a Lancia Stratos Group 4. The lineup also includes various Porsche models from different eras, AC Shelby Cobras, Jaguar E-Types, Lotus Elise and Cortinas, alongside numerous Alfa Romeo GTA and GTAm, and many other exceptional vehicles waiting to be discovered.
And for the public? On Sunday, 6 October, cars will be on display all day at Parco Federico Fellini in Rimini. On Monday, 7 October, the cars will stop for lunch in Arezzo near Piazza Grande, and from 5:30 PM, they will be at the Misano World Circuit for the nighttime races, with free entry like all events on the racetrack. Tuesday starts at 9:00 AM with the second race, again at Misano, followed by a stop in Piazza Aurelio Saffi in Forlì from 11:30 AM. After two special stages, the cars will be on display at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence from 4:30 PM. On Wednesday, 9 October, after completing various special stages through the Tuscan hills, the cars will return to Florence in the afternoon along the Lungarno Abramo Lincoln. Then, on Thursday, 10 October, the day starts at 9:00 AM with a race at the Mugello Circuit, before the cars continue on to Modena. There, from 4:00 PM, the cars will parade in Piazza Roma, in front of the Palazzo Ducale, ahead of the awards ceremony.
Enjoy the Modena Cento Ore!
