The roar of engines returns to resonate among the Como mountains with the 17th Rally della Valle Intelvi, scheduled for May 17 and 18, a stage valid for the Coppa Rally di Zona. An event increasingly awaited not only by rally enthusiasts, but also by those who see sport as a powerful vehicle to enhance the territory.
The big news this year is the leading role of ACI Como, which has taken on the organizational direction of the event alongside Valle Intelvi Corse and ASD Rally dei Laghi. A team effort that has led to the definition of a spectacular route, ten special stages spread over 61.8 timed kilometers, with technical and fast sections that will put drivers and cars to the test.
In detail, the path includes:
PS 1-4 Lanzo (3.00 km)
PS 2-5 Alpe Grande (6.10 km)
PS 3-6 Argegno-Schignano-Cerano (7.00 km)
PS 7-9 Laino-Tellero (9.55 km)
SS 8-10 Pigra-Blessagno (5.25 km)
Making the competition even more significant will be the two special prizes up for grabs: the Enrico Manzoni Trophy for the first place in the modern rally and the Nando Prada Trophy for the winner of the historic rally, now in its third edition.
But the Rally della Valle Intelvi is much more than a simple race. It is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on an area with enormous tourist potential, still little known compared to other corners of the Lario. The narrow and winding roads, the breathtaking views of lakes and mountains, the villages rich in history and tradition: all this is staged and enhanced by an event that attracts teams, enthusiasts and curious people from all over Northern Italy.
The event therefore represents a perfect balance between sport and promotion of the territory, demonstrating how motorsport can become a formidable tool for territorial marketing. As demonstrated by the thousands of views that have already been recorded online: on the official website www.valleintelvicorse.it Maps, time and distance tables, regulations and useful documents for the public and competitors are available.
The appointment is for next weekend among the curves of the Intelvi Valley, where every braking will be a spark to make a territory that deserves to be told shine.
