The 48th Maremma Award speaks of Reggio: the victory of Tosi-Costi (Skoda)

The famous meeting organized by Maremma Corse 2.0, the second stage of the 7th zone Cup, remained uncertain until the last meter of the race, with success going to the Emilian crew, who led from the middle of the race taking advantage of the lost field. and local Alessio Santini (Citroen C3 WRC plus), suffered a puncture in the middle of the race, while he was looking for three laurels.

In the places of honor, a fierce battle between Pistoian Gasperetti (Citroen C3) and local Vargiu (Skoda Fabia), both making their debut with their respective cars and then finishing in that order. Among the historic cars, Valter Pierangioli from Siena is alone, with a Ford Sierra Cosworth ahead of Gamba from Elba (Peugeot 205 GTI).

Follonica (Grosseto) – Gianluca Tosi and Stefano Costi from Reggio Emilia, both from Carpineti, are the winners of the 48th Maremma Championship, held today for nine special stages, the second stage of the 7th zone Rally Cup, also valid for Tuscan Rally Trophy and for the Aci Lucca Rally Trophy.

It was a fierce and exciting race, backed by a beautiful sunny day, a race that undoubtedly made the news from the start. Alessio Santini took the lead, making his debut with the Citroen C3 WRC “plus”, determined to sign three players in the home race, then at the second attempt the Venetian Stefano Zambon took the wheel of the game, in the same way. car, before throwing in the towel for a “touch” during the next commitment.

At that time Santini took the lead again, staying there until the fourth test, going into the bladder in the fifth, sinking into the standings. Behind him, in an all-out battle for the podium, Tosi emerged, second overall two years ago in the IRC “national” race and sixth last year. The reigning champion of the regional championship, the driver from Carpineti, once in command, was able to control the volatile situation until the checkered flag, also celebrating his new leadership in the regional championship after second place at Ciocco last month.

Tosi also left a scintillating rhythm with Pistoia-based Gasperetti-Ferrari and Vargiu-Nesti being the protagonists. Both starting with their respective cars, Gasperetti and Citroen C3 Rally2 and also with new tires MRF and Vargiu with Skoda Fabia R5, the first experience on top all-wheel drive, greatly improved the last part of the comparison.

A very tough race with the last three tests and in the end the second place was taken by the stratospheric Gasperetti, who was able to resolutely resist the attacks of the equally talented Vargiu. Both deserved a round of applause for what and how they showed throughout the day.

From the podium, fourth place went to the Livorno duo Tucci-Micalizzi (Skoda), who never got along well with the race and the car but nevertheless had a positive result in the end by being able to advance from seventh starting position. The top five was completed by Andrea Volpi from Elba, joined for the first time by Alberto Mei, also in a Skoda. For the driver from Portoferraio, the Follonica race represented the best training for the Elba event in two weeks, so he tried above all to find his balance behind the wheel of the Bohemian car that he had not driven since last December. Shaky for him on the first test due to spin.

They deserve sixth place overall for another monk, Emanuel Forieri, flanked by Lupi from Pisa, in a Skoda Fabia and also “wearing” MRF tires for the first time, seventh for Ramacciotti-Caturegli of Lucca, with a typical performance, who later he completed the eighth Santini. , accompanied by Susanna Mazzetti, who, despite losing almost 3′ due to a puncture, was left with the consolation of obtaining a large number of section victories (five out of nine races).

The last ninth place for Bindi-Vecoli from Versilia, also regularly in the top ten overall and another local pair, Zurri and Gabbricci, who had started the challenge from thirteenth position, rounded out the top ten.

The new “two-wheeled car” success for Francesco Paolini and Gianluca Fratiglioni, and the timeless Renault Clio S1600, a car more than twenty years old, but which can always fly. Paolini won the biggest challenge, among “all ahead”, beating Moricci-Garavaldi from Montecatino and the most recent Clio Rally4 which in turn managed to be distinguished by a very good comparison with Fanucchi from Lucca (beside Giorgi) , also with Pisan Sardelli (on the edge of Giovacchini) and Pavia Nicelli (on the edge of Bertelegni), both in Peugeot 208 Rally4.

A bitter taste in the mouth of Alberto Roveta from Alessandria, with Castiglioni at his side (Skoda), who stopped due to a broken wheel bolt before completing the last lap of the last three tests when he could have wished for a prestigious fourth place in tears. also to another host Leopoldo Maestrini, who never entered the heart of the top battle and was then stopped by an electrical problem, joined by Gioia Boddi in a Citroen C3.

For the ninth edition in a row, the Maremma Trophy also hosted historic carsso it makes for a great weekend of sports. A game associated with the area, the competition has been a promotional vehicle for years.

The victory went to Valter Pierangioli from Montalcino, partnering debutant Michela Baldini in a Ford Sierra Cosworth 4×4. Second place went to Elbans Gamba-Olla with a less powerful 1600cc Peugeot 205 GTI and third Andrea and Luca Specos with a 1900cc Peugeot 205 GTI.

ENI REWIND IS STILL PART OF THE ORGANIZATION

Also this year, Eni Rewind has proven itself to be the main sponsor of the public competition that goes through the municipalities of the Tuscan Colline Metallifere. For the environmental company Eni, involved in the conservation, safety and stability of old mining areas, it is a new opportunity to coexist with the local communities thanks to an initiative with great identity value. During the participation in which Eni Rewind tells the region and the stakeholders the strategic vision of its activities and its commitment to combining the restoration of the environment and the improvement of archaeo minerals and the development of plants for the production of renewable energy.

Take it back is short for Adaptation and Loss in Developmenta good combination of the mission of Eni Rewind, Eni’s environmental company dedicated to the conservation and management of water and waste for the group and for public and private customers.

FINAL RANKING (TOP TEN): 1. Tosi-Costi (Skoda Fabia Evo) in 39’56.1; 2. Gasperetti-Ferrari (Citroen C3) 12.4 hours; 3. Vargiu-Nesti (Skoda Fabia Evo) at 14.6; 4. Tucci-Micalizzi (Skoda Fabia) at 31.0; 5. Volpi-Mei (Skoda Fabia Evo) at 1’04.3; 6. Forieri-Lupi (Skoda Fabia) at 1’20.4; 7. Ramacciotti-Caturegli (Skoda Fabia Evo) at 2’00.0; 8. Santini-Mazzetti (Citroen C3 WRC) at 2’25.8; 9. Bindi-Vecoli (Skoda Fabia Evo) at 2’26.2; 10. Zurri-Gabbricci (Skoda Fabia) at 2’45.0.

IN PHOTO: TOSI-COSTI, GASPERETTI-FERRARI AND VARGIU-NESTI (FRIENDLY PHOTO)

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