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Sarnano hillclimb Trofeo Scarfiotti halted by severe storm
The 35th Trofeo Scarfiotti hillclimb between Sarnano and Sassotetto in the Macerata province of Italy was heavily disrupted by a violent thunderstorm on 29 July 2026. Strong rain, wind and hail caused debris, fallen branches and unsafe conditions along the nearly 10‑km course, leading organizers to cancel the second scheduled run. Race director Fabrizio Fondacci said the weather made the track impracticable despite the presence of provincial rescue resources and course inspectors.
The event, staged by ASD AC Macerata and AC Macerata, featured a parade of about 50 Gran Turismo cars, including Lotus Elise models and a unique Raffo Tipo 12‑Alfa Romeo built by former racer John Raffo. Luigi Ruffini drove a restored Alfa Romeo 1500 cc car from Officina MeccanicArt, which attracted particular attention. Among the competitors, Gabriel Sodi in a Mini Cooper S topped the under‑25 class, while Deborah Broccolini secured the women’s classification, finishing third in the turbo 2000 category. The New Generation Racing team also took part, with Filippo Lacanna placing second in his class and fifth overall in the CIVM ranking with a Peugeot 106.
Entities
Achille Lombardi · Deborah Broccolini · Fabrizio Fondacci · Gabriel Sodi · New Generation Racing
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Severe thunderstorms with rain, wind and hail forced cancellation of the second race. www.adriaticonews.it · cronoscalate.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 35th Trofeo Scarfiotti hillclimb race was scheduled in Sarnano, Macerata, Italy. www.adriaticonews.it · cronoscalate.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gabriel Sodi in a Mini Cooper S won the under‑25 category. www.adriaticonews.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Race director Fabrizio Fondacci said debris and safety concerns prevented resumption of the race. www.adriaticonews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New Generation Racing team competed, with Filippo Lacanna finishing second in class and fifth overall in the CIVM with a Peugeot 106. cronoscalate.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deborah Broccolini won the women’s classification, placing third in the turbo 2000 class. www.adriaticonews.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] About 50 Gran Turismo cars paraded before the event, including Lotus Elise and the Raffo Tipo 12-Alfa Romeo. www.adriaticonews.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luigi Ruffini drove a restored Alfa Romeo 1500 cc car built by Officina MeccanicArt. www.adriaticonews.it