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Valentino Rossi’s 100Km of Champions event saw a scary crash for one rider
Former MotoGP racer Mattia Pasini has vowed to return to Valentino Rossi’s 100Km of Champions after a scary crash left him unconscious at the 2025 event, where MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi staged the 11th running of the dirt track contest at his VR46 Ranch in Tavullia. The event gathers stars from across the motorcycle racing spectrum, with Pasini, a Moto2 class veteran and former MotoGP rider, being a regular at Rossi’s ranch. Despite being knocked unconscious in a crash involving 2014 Moto2 champion Tito Rabat, Pasini suffered no serious injuries and was grateful for the immediate medical assistance he received.
Pasini expressed his gratitude to the doctors who attended to him at the scene, ensuring his rapid transport to the hospital, and mentioned that Rossi was visibly relieved when he regained consciousness. As he recovers from the crash, Pasini remains determined to participate in the 12th edition of the 100Km of Champions despite the scary incident, emphasizing that he suffered mainly bruises and minor blood vessel injuries. He conveyed his regret for missing the main race last weekend but assured that he will be back on the starting grid next year, showing resilience and commitment to the event.
Winning the main 100Km race were Pecco Bagnaia and Augusto Fernandez, highlighting the competitive nature of the event and the impressive performances by the participants.
