Bologna-Raticosa Hill Climb

The Bologna-Raticosa Hill Climb, one of the most challenging hill climbs in Italy and Europe, is the longest-running uphill automobile race in the world. The event is reserved for categories Turismo, Gran Turismo, Sport and Sport Prototypes.

Bologna-Raticosa Hill Climb
VenueItaly
First race1950
Last race1969
Distance43.20 km (long)
32.72 km (short)
LapsOne

It took place from 1950 to 1954 starting from Bologna, via Toscana, near the bridge of St. Ruffillo and measuring 43.20 kilometers. Subsequently, from 1962 to 1969, the route was reduced to 32.72 kilometers and the starting point was marked in front of the Albergo Posta of Pianoro Vecchio.

2006 was the 50th anniversary of the first Hillclimb. Three runs were held in 1956/7/8 and three more in 2004/5/6.[1] June 22, 1969 was the last time the race was held.

Since 2001 classic cars race on a reduced track Pianoro Vecchio-Livergnano of 6 km.[2]

Bologna-Raticosa Hill Climb winners

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Year Drivers Car
1950   Giovanni Bracco Ferrari
1951   Giulio Cabianca OSCA 1100
1952   Pietro Palmieri Ferrari
1953   Felice Bonetto Lancia
1954   Eugenio Castellotti Lancia
Year Drivers Car
1962   Odoardo Govoni Maserati
1963  Hans Herrmann Abarth
1964   Odoardo Govoni Maserati
1965  Hans Herrmann Abarth
1966   Giacomo Moioli, 'Noris' Porsche
1967   Johannes Ortner Abarth
1968   Johannes Ortner Abarth
1969   Vittorio Venturi Tecno

Classic Car winners

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Year Drivers Car
2001   Renzo Raimondi De Tomaso Pantera
2002   Daniele Grazzini Lotus 23 Sport
2003   Giuliano Giuliani BMW 2002
2004   David Baldi McNamara Sport
2005   Roberto Benelli Chevron B19
2006   David Baldi Osella PA 9
2007   Daniele Grazzini Osella PA7/9
2008   Marco Naldini Osella PA 9
2009   Umberto Bonucci Osella PA 9
2010   Denis Zardo Osella PA 9
2011   Umberto Bonucci Osella PA 9
2012   Umberto Bonucci Osella PA 9

References

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  1. ^ "Bologna-Sanluca Hillclimb 3-4 June 2006". www.classicdriver.com. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  2. ^ "CIVSA (italian)" (PDF). acisportitalia.it.
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