September revs its engines with one of the most dynamic calendars of the season. Between international competitions, high-tech university projects, and iconic legends of Motorsport history, the circuits of the Motor Valley are gearing up for a month of pure track action.

Future Engineering: Formula SAE Italy (September 2–6, Varano)

The month kicks off at high speed at the Autodromo di Varano with Formula SAE Italy. It is not just a race, but a global engineering challenge: hundreds of university students from dozens of institutions bring open-wheel single-seaters (combustion, electric, and autonomous) designed and built by themselves into the pits. At stake are both dynamic track performance and overall engineering design excellence.

The main event: MotoGP at Misano (September 11–13)

From September 11 to 13, the spotlight shifts to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. It is the month’s headline event: three days of fierce top-tier World Championship battles, with the world’s best riders ready to compete for crucial points on one of global motorcycling’s most iconic tracks.

Great history: Minardi Day, CRAME, and GP Nuvolari

For lovers of timeless classic cars, September features three landmark events:

• Historic Minardi Day (September 19–20): The 10th edition at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferraricelebrating Formula 1 legends, Prototypes, and GT cars. The winning formula remains unchanged: open pits and engines roaring on track all weekend long.

• Imola Mostra Scambio CRAME (September 11–13): The Imola paddock turns into one of Europe’s premier open-air swap meets and fairs for classic car collecting and vintage spare parts.

• Gran Premio Nuvolari (September 18): The Autodromo di Modena hosts the Special Stage of the famous regularity rally, showcasing some of the world’s rarest historic cars on parade.

Sprint, grassroots, and mobility

The regional paddock schedule covers every facet of the industry:

• ACI Racing Weekend: Italian four-wheel racing doubles up with stops at Imola (September 4–6) and Misano (September 18–20).

• Trofei Malossi (September 18–20) e CIV Junior (September 26–27): Varano opens its doors to young talent, first hosting the Malossi scooter finals and then the rising stars of FMI-sanctioned motorcycling.

• International Bike Festival (September 4–6): Misano hosts the benchmark trade show for the cycling world and new mobility technologies.