Modena, 14 May 2002 - The third edition of the Modena Centro Ore Classic, starting and finishing at Modena and taking in the Fiorano and Imola racetracks, concluded with the victory of the English Chiles-Mountford team in a 1965 Ford GT40 after four days of competitions on the circuits and on the Apennine roads covering a total distance of more than 1000 kilometres.
Second place in the Speed category went to the Italian team of Tonetti-Silva in a 1965 Bizzarrini 5300 gt, followed by the winners of the first edition, Sandretto-Mollica in a 1963 Jaguar E Coupè.
Fastest overall was the Dutch team of Bosch-Bosch, in the 1971 Ferrari 365gtb "Daytona".

Of the 48 registered teams which started in the speed section last Saturday, there were only 11 retirements in spite of the demanding standard of the event, proving that the cars were well prepared for the different setup requirements of the racetrack and road sections. Cars taking part in an event of this kind have the opportunity to give of their best, bringing great pleasure to their drivers as well as to the spectators, who have the rare opportunity to see some of the most beautiful racing cars of all time in competition.

The top places in the Regularity category (24 cars at the start) went to: 1st Marchesi-Stringhini in a Ferrari 365 gt4BB; 2nd Bianci Barisetti-Colle in a Lotus MK II; 3rd Katsaounis-Drouliscos in a Ford Shelby gt350; 4th Olivi-Iotti in a Ferrari 250gt TourdeFrance; 5th Stanguellini-Confaloni in a Porsche Roadster.

The first stage was all centred on Modena and its environs; the first special section was in the Apennines in the afternoon, followed by a return to Modena through the main streets of the city centre and a show-stage to get the engines really revving in the Novi Sad park. The second stage was the most exciting for all the teams, with the timed trial on the Ferrari test circuit at Fiorano, and continued with two special sections in the Apennines, followed by a break at the Palazzo De' Rossi at Pontecchio Marconi and then the transfer to Riolo Terme. During this second day one of the teams most fancied to win, Cipolli-Grazia in a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera GR4, was forced to retire. Monday 13th brought the 3rd stage focusing on the races on the track at the Imola circuit, where team nr. 18 (Bosch-Bosch) confirmed its position as absolute winner thanks to masterly driving at the wheel of its Ferrari 365gtb "Daytona".
The two circuit trials (7+11 laps) and the two special trials at Casola Valsenio were very close-fought, and forced the retirement of two of the event's best-prepared cars: first of all the Ferrari 330gto of Vogele-Vogele, which suffered a gearbox failure during the first Imola race, and then the 1965 Sunbeam Tiger of Rino Righi, one of the competition's five organisers.
On Tuesday 14th, the fourth and final stage: after a brief visit to Tuscany with two special sections in the morning and a break in the main square of Porretta Terme, two more crucial special sections in the Modena Apennines before the return to Modena itself, where the cars remained on show in the gardens of the Ducal Palace all evening to delight the fans.

As in the earlier editions, two thirds of the teams were from Europe and the USA, bringing some really impressive cars: there were about 30 Ferraris, including the "four aces": the four Ferrari Daytona's belonging to the series of 15 built between 1971 and 1973, including the three winners of the GT category at the '72, '73 and '74 Le Mans 24 Hour races, which were at Modena in their race colours.

"After the success of this third edition, we can safely state that the Cento Ore has become an important event for historic car fans from around the world, let's say one of the four or five fundamental competitions: now it only remains for us to get to work on the next edition, since we have already received plenty of enquiries during this year's event…And of course our thanks go to the several hundred people who have been involved in organising the Modena Cento Ore in various ways". These were the first comments of Mauro Bompani, organiser of the Cento Ore Classic together with Renzo Raimondi, Rino Righi, Alberto Barbieri and Carlo Rinaldi.

This is a unique meeting in the Italian context, designed to combine speed with regularity, track races and road trials, a real competitive event through a countryside full of cultural and gastronomical delights. During their intervals of relaxation, the participants were able to appreciate extraordinary architectural settings such as the Castle at Panzano, the Palazzo de Rossi, the Castle of Riolo Terme, and Villa Quadra at Bomporto.

If the project calls to mind the celebrated Coppa d'Italia, abandoned in 1988 but never forgotten by its fans, its true roots are to be found in an idea suggested in 1953 by the Modenese club "Circolo della Biella", whose members included the five entrepreneurs, all enthusiasts and experienced drivers, who participated in the famous Tour Auto in France of that year.

Modena, 15 April 2002 - The ceiling of 80 cars registered for the Modena Cento Ore Classic has already been broken for the third edition, after the great success of its formula, unique on the Italian meeting scene, of a "gran fondo" for historic cars. From 11 to 14 May 2002, the meeting for cars from the D/E/F/G/H periods (G and H only for cars with a competition history): four days of challenging competitions, along a route of over 1000 kilometres which starts and finishes at Modena, taking in the Fiorano, Mugello and Imola racetracks, and touching some of the most beautiful areas of the Tusco-Emilian Apennines.

As in previous editions, three quarters of the teams come from Europe and the USA, and they bring with them some really special cars: there have never been so many Ferraris (30), including one extraordinary 375 MM from Seattle. Of especial interest are what we would call the "four aces": 4 Ferrari Daytona's, belonging to the series of 15 built between 1971 and 1973, including the three winners of the '72, '73 and '74 Le Mans, who will be present at Modena in their race colours. And who could overlook the 8 cylinder 2600 Alfa Romeo from 1936, previously driven by Nuvolari.

"The participation of such uniquely fascinating cars, together with the increase in registrations, confirms that this meeting has become a de rigueur appointment for historic car fans from around the world. But our organisational commitment is also directed towards the public, who will be able to see the some of the most beautiful cars ever built in the special trials, and not only parading through the streets" says Mauro Bompani, organiser of the Cento Ore Classic in collaboration with Renzo Raimondi, Rino Righi, Alberto Barbieri and Carlo Rinaldi.

This is a unique meeting in the Italian context, designed to combine speed with regularity, track race and road trials, a real competitive event through a countryside full of cultural and gastronomical delights. If the project calls to mind the celebrated Coppa d'Italia, abandoned in 1988 but never forgotten by its fans, its true roots are to be found in an idea suggested in 1953, by the Modenese club Circolo della Biella, whose members included the five entrepreneurs, all experienced drivers, who participated in the famous Tour Auto in France of that year.

Modena, February 11th, 2002 - A unique formula for Italy, capable to combine speed and regularity, track and road stages. A real competition with an itinerary full of appeal of culture, gastronomy and landscapes.

Coming back, between May 11th and 14th, 2002 The Modena Cento Ore Classic, reaching its third edition after the success obtained by its formula "gran fondo" dedicated to vintage cars. Four days of hard competition, a long race over 1000 kilometres that will depart and arrive in Modena, racing through Maranello, Imola, Mugello and the breathtaking Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, reserved for a maximum of 80 cars from the periods D/E/F/G/H (the G and H only that have raced in the past).

"Like in the two first editions, the race will be fun for the public which will have the possibility to see the most beautiful cars of all times engaged in the special stages, coming from Europe and the United States, with an extraordinary participation of vintage Ferrari cars" stated by Mauro Bompani, president of the Circolo della Biella and organizer of the Cento Ore along with Renzo Raimondi, Rino Righi, Alberto Barbieri and Carlo Rinaldi. "We are trying to make this edition unforgettable for all participants as to the race, the program and the hospitality they will find."

The chosen formula for this event recalls the famous Coppa d'Italia, abandoned in 1988 and never forgotten by their fans, but finds its roots in a project dated 1953, by the Modenese Circolo della Biella, of which the five entrepreneurs are members, passionate by cars and drivers by experience, that have decided to beat the fascinating Tour Auto of France.