Bugatti International Meeting 2024 Celebrates Sicily and Targa Florio Heritage
Over 66 vintage Bugatti cars toured Sicily for a week, retracing the island's historic Targa Florio race routes.
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What Happened
The 2024 International Bugatti Meeting took place in Sicily from May 19 to 25, bringing together 66 classic Bugatti models from the Type 13 to the Type 57. Participants drove over 1,000 km across the island, celebrating the brand's historic dominance at the Targa Florio race, where the Type 35 won five consecutive victories between 1925 and 1929.
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ranging from Type 13 to Type 57
- Scenic drive around Mount Etna
- Exploration of Baroque architecture in Noto
- Open-air theater performance in Syracuse
- Wine tasting at a local vineyard
- Visit to artisan workshops showcasing craftsmanship
Why this matters
The meeting showcases Bugatti's ongoing community engagement and the preservation of its racing heritage, attracting enthusiasts from around the world.
Terms in This Story
- Targa Florio
- A historic open-road endurance race held in Sicily, Italy, from 1906 to 1977.
- Type 35
- A Bugatti racing car that dominated Grand Prix racing in the 1920s, winning over 1,000 races.
- Grand Prix
- A form of motor racing that originated in France and is now the highest level of international single-seater racing.
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