Simone Faggioli Secures Fourth Victory at Alghero Scala Piccada
Driver Simone Faggioli won the 64th Alghero Scala Piccada in Sardinia, capturing his fourth victory at the event 21 years after his first triumph there. Driving a Nova Proto NP-01, the racer set a new course record of 2 minutes, 18.92 seconds during the morning run at an average speed of 132.2 kilometers per hour.
Faggioli followed his record-setting morning performance by clocking a total winning time of 4 minutes, 40.58 seconds in the afternoon session. Mirko Torsellini finished second overall, trailing Faggioli by 5.27 seconds while debuting a new turbo engine in his Nova Proto NP-01. Franco Caruso, a 65-year-old competitor from Ragusa, rounded out the overall podium in third place, completing a top-three sweep for French-manufactured chassis.
Achille Lombardi and Class Standings in Sardinia
Achille Lombardi finished fourth overall for Vimotorsport behind the wheel of an Osella PA 30. Michele Gregori took fifth place and led the sportscar Motori Moto class in a Nova Proto NP 01 Aprilia, finishing just ahead of Damiano Schena in an identical vehicle. In the historic car division, Piero Lottini claimed victory in an Osella PA9/90 with a time of 5 minutes, 55.46 seconds.
Giuseppe Pezzo won the 3rd Raggruppamento in a Porsche 911 SC, finishing in 6 minutes, 47.15 seconds to edge out Giorgio Davoli’s Fiat 500. Alessandro Bertanza experienced a retirement during the second race heat in his Breda Racing BRP5. The event was organized by Automobile Club Sassari.
Ferrari Sweep and Additional Group Victories
Vincenzo Bodano won the NS Group in a Renault Clio 1600 with a time of 6 minutes, 44.44 seconds, leading Efisio Cannas and Daniele Monni. Alessio Cuccheddu won the RS Plus Group in a Mini Cooper JCW Evo with a time of 6 minutes, 19.94 seconds, ahead of Marco Foddai and Gianluca Trincas. Kristian Fiorucci won the RS Cup Group in a Peugeot Sport 308, defeating Francesco Lanfranchi and Enrico Gabrielli.
Totò Riolo and Giulio Pes de San Vittorio Praise Event Organization
Totò Riolo, component of the ACI Sport Hill Climb Commission, highlighted the sporting value of the venue following the race. “It is certainly a race that deserves to have great visibility in the Supersalita calendar in the future and that can aspire to a role of great sporting significance,” Riolo stated regarding the Sardinian course. “It is one of the most beautiful routes that exist, with a very important technical section and a wonderful landscape setting.”
Giulio Pes de San Vittorio, president of AC Sassari, emphasized the collaborative effort behind the weekend’s execution. “When a race ends and everything goes well like today, we only talk about sport,” Pes de San Vittorio said.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 64th Alghero Scala Piccada
Who organized the 64th Alghero Scala Piccada?
The Automobile Club Sassari organized the hill climb event.
What vehicle and time secured Simone Faggioli’s win?
Faggioli drove a Nova Proto NP-01 to victory with a combined afternoon time of 4 minutes, 40.58 seconds, after setting a morning course record of 2 minutes, 18.92 seconds.
Which drivers completed the overall podium?
Mirko Torsellini finished second overall in a Nova Proto NP-01 with a new turbo engine, while 65-year-old Franco Caruso took third place in an identical chassis.