Modena Cento Ore Celebrates 25th Anniversary Oct. 5-10

Modena Cento Ore returns for its 25th anniversary.

Italy is, of course, known for some of the most desirable, beautiful, and historically celebrated cars in the world, with many of its manufacturers calling a region dubbed the “Motor Valley” home. In turn, though, Italy is also known for its affinity for motorsport, with some of the world’s most anticipated races and traditionally reputable challenges taking place in the country. The circuits throughout the country have become some of the world’s favorite motorsport venues, and the iconic Modena Cento Ore event visits five of them in a sporting competition.

Returning this year from October 5 to 10, Modena Cento Ore is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The event combines the competition, which consists of five racing days and ten special stages on five of Italy’s most iconic circuits, with a captivating journey packed with culture, community, and the magic of Italy.

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Aerial view of parked colorful cars lined up along paths in a park during the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary, surrounded by trees and people walking around the area.

People gather around classic cars near a red and white checkered inflatable arch at the Modena Cento Ore, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, during the outdoor car event held on Oct. 5-10 under sunny skies.

Aerial view of a car show celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Modena Cento Ore, with various sports cars on display, surrounded by people, trees, and a seaside in the background. Event dates: Oct. 5-10.

Several vintage yellow Porsche race cars with numbered decals are parked in a row at an outdoor car show, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Modena Cento Ore, held from Oct. 5-10, with people and trees in the background.

A street scene with classic cars displayed, people walking around, and trees lining the area under a sunny sky during the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary festivities from Oct. 5-10.

A man wearing a cap and glasses examines the engine of a red car with the hood open during the Modena Cento Ore Oct. 5-10, closely inspecting the components on its 25th Anniversary.

Three street performers in elaborate white costumes and face paint pose dramatically before an elegant, well-lit building with palm trees—capturing the festive spirit of the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary, held Oct. 5-10.

A man speaks into a microphone at a podium labeled "Grand Hotel Rimini," with a red background behind him during the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary, Oct. 5-10.

Aerial view of a historic hilltop fortress with red-roofed buildings, surrounded by green fields and a sprawling town below—capturing the charm of Modena Cento Ore's 25th Anniversary, Oct. 5-10.

Classic cars drive under a red and black checkered race arch at the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary event, as a person holding an Italian flag directs them outdoors.

Two people drive a white vintage race car marked with the number 24 alongside a red number 23 car on the Modena Cento Ore racetrack, celebrating the event's 25th Anniversary from Oct. 5-10.

A green race car with orange stripes and the number 44 is parked in a pit lane at night during the Modena Cento Ore, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, with other cars and track personnel in the background.

A red sports car races on a track at night with a blurred modern building in the background, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Modena Cento Ore, held from Oct. 5-10.

A group of vintage race cars compete on a lit racetrack at night during the 25th Anniversary Modena Cento Ore, with several cars closely navigating a curve in the foreground.

A race official waves a checkered flag as a classic car crosses the finish line on a racetrack under a cloudy sky during the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary, held from Oct. 5-10.

Several vintage race cars line up on the track near pit garages, waiting at a starting archway with checkered flags during the Modena Cento Ore’s 25th Anniversary in October 2024.

A car with headlights on drives along a winding, leaf-covered road through a forest on a foggy day, evoking the spirit of the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary, held from Oct. 5-10.

Aerial view of a winding road through a green forested area, with several sports cars—part of the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary event, Oct. 5-10—driving along the curve.

A white race car with green stripes and the number 28 speeds along a wet track at the Modena Cento Ore, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, with blurred grandstands in the background.

A lineup of classic race cars waits on a wet pit lane at the Modena Cento Ore, with a race official in an orange rain suit standing nearby during the 25th Anniversary event, Oct. 5-10.

A black and blue race car with the number 47 is raised on a jack next to a white service van under tall trees, with tools and equipment on the ground during the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary, held Oct. 5-10.

Three vintage cars drive along a winding rural road surrounded by greenery, with stone houses and hills in the background during the 25th Anniversary Modena Cento Ore, held Oct. 5-10.

A vintage blue sports car, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Modena Cento Ore (Oct. 5-10), is parked under a rustic stone archway between two tall cypress trees, with a cloudy sky overhead and greenery in the background.

Aerial view of a city square with a fountain at the center, surrounded by parked cars and people, bordered by historic buildings in sunlight during the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary, Oct. 5-10.

A group of people in racing suits and laurel wreaths stand on a red stage for an award ceremony at the Modena Cento Ore 25th Anniversary, held in front of a historic building from Oct. 5-10.

The cars in the event are divided into two categories: Competition and Regularity. Competition cars are ranked for their track races and road special stages, while Regularity cars are ranked for their precision and consistency while driving. Both categories are set to feature incredible classic cars, with both pre- and post-war cars up to 1988, including five Alfa Romeo 8C examples.

This year’s journey starts on October 5 at Rome’s Villa Borghese, with a parade through the city kicking off the event, and Vallelunga Circuit being the first track for racing starting on the 6th of October. After that, the event will visit Autodromo dell’Umbria, Mugello, Misano, and finally Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola. In between, ten closed-road special stages, with two during each leg, will bring added excitement and adrenaline to each of the transfers, showcasing cars rarely seen together in intense action.

The middle of the event will feature a gala dinner in Salone dei Cinquecento at Palazzo Vecchio to celebrate Modena Cento Ore’s 25th anniversary, while the grand finale of the event in Modena will feature the awards ceremony in front of a large crowd. Partners of the event include RM Sotheby’s as a Presenting Sponsor, RevelX, U-Boat, and Racing Spirit, with the champagne partner of the event being Moët & Chandon. After 25 years, Modena Cento Ore is set to be an exciting competition and exploration of Italy’s culture and automotive excellence this year.

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