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Riders have descended upon Tavullia for Valentino Rossi’s annual 1000km of Champions.
Pedro Acosta, Rossi’s guest and MotoGP rider, is the standout name at this year’s dirt track race. Free Practice took place on Thursday 11 January, with the racing scheduled for 12-13 January. The Americana is set for Friday 12 January, while the 1000km of Champions will take place on 13 January. Last year, Luca Marini won the Americana, while Elia Bartolini and Lorenzo Baldassarri claimed victory in the 1000km race, which features paired riders. Meanwhile, ex-MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci, also an Italian veteran, is at Rossi’s ranch riding a two-stroke 500cc bike.
