RMS 'Master Classic' Vespa restoration competition
RMS in Italy has announced the RMS 'Master Classic' - believed to be the first European vintage Vespa restoration competition - "dedicated to all enthusiastic Classic fans".
The event will be held on Saturday 23rd September, 2023 on the RMS headquarters premises at via Macallè, 156, 20831 Seregno (MB) - around 20 km north of Milan, near Monza.
The competition will be judged by a technical jury of experienced professionals from the Vespa world and the prize for the winning restoration will be € 5,000 worth of RMS spare parts.
There will be 4 categories: Privateer Stock; Factory Stock; Privateer Soft Tuning and Factory Soft Tuning.
In addition, there will be an RMS temporary museum with an 'Art in Motion' exhibition of unique Vespa models that have marked the Italian history of the marque.
'inspired by the past, let's start a new era'
"Staged in collaboration with Marco Fumagalli from Seregno, proud owner of a large collection of vintage Vespas, we have selected a series of one-of-a-kind models that, due to Vespa's timeless success, will take you back in time and let you enjoy the feeling of the Italian style icon that is recognised worldwide.
"Are you the best Vespa rider? Are you willing to beat Scud racing times? We are also looking for 'The Best 'Master Classic' Rider'.
"We are offering our participants a quite extensive programme of challenges where they can demonstrate their riding skills - skills that only someone with a deep bond with their Vespa can ever have.
"Those tests will include - for Vespa 100s - are you the slowest rider of Seregno? The challenge is to drive for 100 metres - in the slowest possible time. For the Vespa Jordan - how many baskets can you score on your Vespa?
"Then there will be 'The Tyre Changer Challenge' - disassemble your tyre in the shortest possible time, and, finally, and even more difficult, 'The Carburettor Wizard' - disassemble your carburettor blindfolded".
At the end of the day, the best five riders will compete in the last 'Fiocchi e Fiamme' test ('Flakes and Flames') - a secret challenge that will determine only one winner: The Best 'Master Classic' Rider 2023.
There will, of course, be plenty of fun and social opportunities too - from meeting and greeting to food and beer (including handcrafted 10th anniversary La Magra beer) and a Vespa themed menu available all day long.
The event is open to the public upon registration by 30th June and there will be a free parking space for anyone who arrives with a Vespa. Registration is through www.rms-eventi.it/rms-master-classic
