Trofeo Campari
The Campari Trophy, a highly prestigious competition in the world of Italian inboard powerboat racing, once attracted significant interest from international pilots as well. Established in 1949—initially reserved for large, weight-classed racers in the 800–900 kg range—the trophy underwent numerous changes throughout its long history, both in terms of the participating classes and the competition format. The trophy is awarded to any pilot who wins it twice, though the victories need not be consecutive. From 1967, it was contested exclusively by the LV 1300 inboard racing class, and from 1970, it also included racers from the R4 2500 cc class. Traditionally held as a single-race event on the waters of the Idroscalo in Milan, the trophy was split into two separate editions between 1970 and 1972: one for the LV 1300 class in Milan, and another for the R4 2500 cc class in Peschiera del Garda. In 1973, the event was held in Peschiera for the Lancia Flaminia 2500 class, while 1974 featured the R3N 2000 cc class. The 1975 edition took place in both Peschiera and Milan, with each location hosting two heats for the R3N 2000 cc class. In 1976, the Campari Trophy included the R3N class—competing in three heats in Peschiera—as well as the OB 350 outboard racing class, which vied for the title across two races in Auronzo. In its final editions, in 1977 and 1978, this challenge... reserved for the OB 350 outboard class, which also competed in Auronzo over two heats.
(from the book RACER by Claudio Agazzi and Antonio Collini)
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