Italian racing flair on the mountain - Vernasca Silver Flag 2014

Name: Lancia Stratos 1976
Brand: Lancia

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Created on June 28, 2014

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Lancia Stratos GR4 Alitalia (1976) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Enthusiastic spectators - impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 hill climb

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View of Vernasca - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 mountain race

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View of the paddock - impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 hill climb

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The finish area in Vernasca - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 mountain race

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This year's event was dominated by Lancia - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 hill climb

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Lancia on the road through Lugagnano - Impressions from the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Alfa Romeo is also traditionally strongly represented - impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 hill climb

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Impressions of the 19th Vernasca Silver Flag - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 hill climb

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Many participants came from Switzerland - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 hill climb

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This is also part of Vernasca - Grid Girls - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 hill climb

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Patiently waiting to register - impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 hill climb

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View into the paddock of the pre-war cars - impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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The marshal keeps a record of the passage - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Abarth 850 TC Corsa65 (1965) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Ford Mustang GT350 (1965) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Ford Cortina Lotus (1966) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Simca Facel Farina (1950) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva (1954) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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AC Aceca Bristol (1956) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Alfa Romeo 1900 SSZ (1955) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Ferrari 250GT Scaglietti Spider (1957) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Alfa Romeo 1900 SSZ (1957) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lotus 47 (1961) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta SWB (1961) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Abarth Simca 1300 (1963) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ1 (1964) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ1 (1965) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 (1965) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Shelby Cobra 427 S7C (1966) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Abarth OT 1300 Periscopio (1966) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Alpine Renault A110 (1975) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Lambda V Series 2 (1925) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Astura 91 (1940) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Aurelia B24S (1958) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia D25 Sport (1957) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato (1961) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Sport Zagato Prototipo (1964) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Flavia 1.8 Coupe (1964) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Flavia Zagato Corsa (1965) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Fulvia 1300 HF GR2 (1968) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Fulvia Sport Competizione (1968) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Fulvia Zagato Competizione (1968) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF (1971) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Stratos GR4 (1976) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Stratos GR4 (1978) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Rally 037 GRB (1982) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia Delta GR A (1988) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lancia 037 Ibrida (1998) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Healey Silverstone E99 (1950) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Ferrari 166 MM (1950) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Frazer Nash Le Mans MK2 (1952) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Maserati A6 GCS 53 Fantuzzi (1959) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Maserati A6 GCS 53 Fantuzzi (1954) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Porsche 550 RS (1955) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Ermini 1100 Sport (1955) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Maserati 150 S (1955) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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MG A Wagner SP 1 (1956) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Maserati A6 GCS (1957) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Ferrari 500 TRC (1957) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Maserati 450 S (1958) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Allard Farrallhc Sports Racing (1958) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Britnell 750 Sport Prototipo (1961) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lotus 23B (1962) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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De Sanctis Ford 1000 SP (1963) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lotus-BMW 23 (1963) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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McLaren Elva MC1 ( 1967) - at the hill climb Vernasca Silver Flag 2014

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McLaren Elva MC1 (1967) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Abarth 3000 V8 SE 020 (1970) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Abarth SE 021 2000 Sport Prototipo (2923) - at the hill climb Vernasca Silver Flag 2014

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Simca DEHO 1100 GP 018 (1947) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Volpini Formula Junior 012 (1952) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Maserati 250 F Aerodinamica (1955) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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FIAT Bcsato Formula Junior (1956) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Lotus 35 Formula 2 (1965) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Bianchini F3 (1966) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Brabham BT 23 1 (1967) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Brabham BT 21 (1967) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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March 703 F2 (1970) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Matra MS11 V12 (1969) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Four-time Le Mans winner Henri Pescarolo - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Riley 2 Seater Sport (1934) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Maserati 8CM (1933) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Buick Shafer 8 (1932) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Bugatti T35B (1929) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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FIAT 501 S Siluro (1923) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

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Amilcar 1923 (3486) - at the hill climb Vernasca Silver Flag 2014

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From June 20-22, the 19th "Vernasca Silver Flag" was held in the Italian province of Piacenza on the former hill climb route from Castell' Arquato to Vernasca. The event is based on an exciting tradition, as real hill climb races were held on the same route between 1953 and 1972.

View of Vernasca - Impressions of the Vernasca Silver Flag 2014 mountain race

For several years now, a classic car event has been taking place that shines with top-class vehicles and a fantastic atmosphere. Three runs (without timekeeping) were completed over two days in very hot temperatures.

Also popular with foreigners

A glance at the start list shows that the event is also very popular with Swiss, Germans and Austrians. Of the 220 vehicles listed, almost 40 came from Switzerland, another dozen from Germany and a handful from Austria, in addition to entries from France, the Netherlands and a large contingent from England.

Under the sign of Lancia

This year's "Vernasca Silver Flag" was all about Lancia. Under the motto: "Lancia, dalla Lambda alla LC2", 58 cars from the traditional Italian brand took to the track.

Lancia on the road through Lugagnano - Impressions from the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

In addition to many Fulvia, Aurelia and Delta, seven Stratos and several 037s created a rally atmosphere.

A touch of Targa Florio

You're in Italy and nothing is rushed. So the start of the first race was not until 11.00 a.m. on Saturday.

The starting point is the beautiful, historic town of Castell' Arquato. The cars were sent out onto the track at 30-second intervals. The first four kilometers are flat and without any bends worth mentioning. The surface has seen better days and some treacherous bumps require full concentration.

The fastest cars are likely to have reached over 200 km/h on this section of the route. This is despite a few chicanes and the aforementioned bumps.

At the entrance to the village of Lugagnano, a traffic circle slowed the drivers down before they thundered on towards the village exit after a spectacular 90-degree left-hand bend in the center. All very close to spectators, who were able to follow the action up close in a garden restaurant and on the roadside.

Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ1 (1965) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

There was a hint of Targa Florio in the air! After another traffic circle, the road winds its way up to Vernasca in countless bends over the next four kilometers. There are 300 meters of altitude to overcome.

In addition to passing through the village of Lugagnano, this section is certainly the heart of the 8.5 km route.

Later in the afternoon, the riders were able to line up for the second run, followed by the third run on Sunday.

Prominent riders at the start

Matra MS11 V12 (1969) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

Two very well-known former racing drivers competed in the 19th "Vernasca Silver Flag". The first was Henri Pescarolo, a four-time Le Mans winner. With 33 starts, he is the absolute record holder at Le Mans and it is impossible to imagine the Sarthe without him. In addition to his endurance races, he also competed in several Formula 1 races and ran his own racing team, Pescarolo Sport. At the Silver Flag 2014, he competed in a magnificent Matra MS11 12-cylinder monoposto.

Sandro Munari, who won the Monte Carlo Rally four times between 1972 and 1977, is hardly less legendary. In Vernasca, Munari of course drove a Lancia Stratos.

Highly interesting field of vehicles

The audience was really offered a lot. In addition to the broad Lancia field, some rare Alfa Romeo sports cars also competed, including an Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva from 1954 and the famous Giulia TZ in the TZ1 and TZ2 variants.

Alfa Romeo 2000 Sportiva (1954) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

There were also beautiful English cars to admire and of course the Italian exotics from Ermini, Osca and Abarth. 220 vehicles, a great variety, the spectators were certainly not bored, especially when the sporty racing cars on three wheels drifted around the bend in Lugagnano.

Lancia Flavia Zagato Corsa (1965) - at the Vernasca Silver Flag hill climb 2014

Culinary feel-good program

Italy is not only associated with sporty cars, but of course also with good food. The stomach is especially rewarded at the Bergennen Vernasca Silver Flag.

By paying the entry fee (Euro 500), drivers and their companions secured themselves a culinary feel-good program with two lunches, a wine tasting and, as a highlight, the grand gala dinner on Saturday evening in the castle courtyard of Castell' Arquato.
In a dignified setting, there was ample opportunity to talk petrol and make new contacts.

Anyone who missed the 19th "Vernasca Silver Flag" should find out about the 20th edition in good time. A long weekend in Emilia Romagna is worthwhile for classic car fans and culinary connoisseurs.