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The Valentino Rossi-organised 100km dei Campioni takes places on January 10-11, with several MotoGP regulars (and plenty of road racing and off-road racing stars) set to take part. Here’s everything you need to know about the race
MotoGP testing is restricted in the off-season, but riders can still improve their skills in track events on road or dirt bikes. One popular event where riders can showcase their dirt-track skills is the 100km dei Campioni, organized by Valentino Rossi and his VR46 Academy. Scheduled for January 10-11, this will be the 10th edition of the event held at Rossi’s Ranch near Tavullia, Italy. The main attraction is the 100km doubles race with rider swaps, but there are also individual qualifying races and an ‘Americana’ heat race before that. Despite the diverse entry list, including riders from various classes and championships, Rossi and his team have historically dominated the event. Luca Marini, Rossi’s brother and a Honda factory rider in MotoGP, has been particularly successful in recent ‘Americana’ contests.
