Events in Florence and surroundings: detail
From May 30 2008 To June 01 2008
MotoGP 2008 - Italian Grand Prix at Mugello
The Gran Premio d'Italia of Motorcycling is back, at Mugello from May 30 to 01 June 2008, with its enormous charge of speed and adrenaline. Moto GP is one of the best loved sports by the Italian public and worldwide; the motorcycles zoom at very high speeds, hitting over 300 km/h, the drivers are always pushing their bikes to the limit with continuous passing maneuvers and breathtaking trajectories.
Mugello is a can't miss event on the Motomondiale calendar. Over 5 km long, the track at Mugello is famous for its difficulty, its safety and the beauty of the surrounding nature; it is one of the drivers' favorite circuits and one of the most demanding, a track that combines slow and fast curves, climbs and descents. The track records belongs to Sete Gibernau, who won in 2004 in 1' 51'' 133 at an average speed of 170 km/h.
The races are run over three days with the following program:
Friday 30 May
1st free trial session 125cc, 250cc, motoGP
1st qualification trial session 125cc and 250cc
2nd free trial motoGP
Saturday 31 May
2nd free trial session 125cc and 250cc
3rd free trial session motoGP
2nd session qualification trials 125cc and 250cc
1st qualification trial session motoGP
Sunday 01 June 2006
warm-up 125cc, 250cc and motoGP
beginning at 11:00: race 125 cc, 250cc and motoGP
How to get there
By train: the closest stations are Borgo San Lorenzo and San Piero.
There are numerous daily connections between Florence Santa Maria Novella or Florence Campo di Marte.
By car: exit the A1 Bologna-Firenze tollway at Barberino del Mugello. Follow the signs for "Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello".
Information:
tel. +39.055.84.99.111
Tickets: from Euro 63.00.
On sale on the Ticket One circuit.
Tel. +39.02.392261
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