The Scandola-Fossà crew in the race to prepare for the challenge in South America
Among the many reasons of interest of the unprecedented Italian Baja d’Autunno (Valvasone 11/13 November) also the choice of the crew composed of Graziano Scandola from Verona and Gianmarco Fossà from Vicenza to compete for the next Dakar in South America in January. Graziano is part of a "racing family", uncle of Umberto and Riccardo, the first Italian rally champion in 2013 and the second Skoda Italia Motorsport team manager, as well as the brother of Giuliano, a prominent gentleman driver in the 80's and 90's. Giammarco has off-roading in his blood having experimented with steering wheels and handlebars all over the world. Both were singularly protagonists of the most recent Italian Baja world championship on quads and utvs, but this time they will be together in the cockpit of an SSV Side by Side of the TM category, a 4x4 buggy with tubular frame equipped with a 1000 cc 110 horsepower twin-cylinder engine. , a vehicle that makes its weight / power ratio its best weapon.
The goal is to train and refine their understanding for the marathon that will be staged between Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina, where they will have a 6210 cc, 385 horsepower Ford Raptor V8. The march towards the Autumn Baja continues, decisive for the awarding of the Cross Country Rally championship.
Participants include Federico Crozzolo from Pordenone with Paolo Pasian at the notes (Nissan Navara) and Andrea Tomasini sailed by Mauro Toffoli (Peugeot Prototipo Gwr). Trevigiani instead Elvis Borsoi (Toyota Toyodell), Francesco Ceschin (Mitsubishi Pajero) and Margherita Lops (Suzuki Grand Vitara), for now the only woman driving. The race will unfold on the circuit from the “Valvadrom” near the Ponte della Delizia sul Tagliamento, a track of about 18.7 km timed to be repeated 5 times on Saturday and 3 on Sunday in reverse. Race headquarters set up in the Valvasone Castle, a prestigious location for a sporting event aimed at promoting the reference territory.
Carlo Ragogna Italian Baja Press Office
