Three historically significant racing cars from the Stellantis Heritage collection will take center stage at the 2026 Racing Meeting, scheduled for Feb. 7–8 at the Vicenza Exhibition Centre. The event marks the sixth edition of the annual motorsport gathering conceived and organized by former world rally champion Miki Biasion and continues its expansion to include all major racing disciplines.
The Vicenza Racing Meeting has grown into one of the largest annual events dedicated to motorsport, bringing together off-road competition, circuit racing, dynamic demonstrations, accessories, and live exhibitions under one roof. A central focus for 2026 will be a curated display celebrating the history of Italian racing, highlighted by three rare vehicles representing vastly different eras of competition.
Two of the featured cars, the 1908 Fiat S 61 Corsa and the 1982 Alfa Romeo 182 experimental Formula One single-seater, are normally housed at the Stellantis Heritage Hub inside the historic Mirafiori plant in Turin. The third vehicle, the 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA, typically resides at the Alfa Romeo Historical Museum in Arese and will make a special appearance in Vicenza for the event.
The Fiat S 61 Corsa represents the earliest chapter of Italian motorsport. Developed for the American market, the lightweight racer was capable of reaching 150 km/h, a remarkable achievement for the early 20th century. Powered by a 10-liter four-cylinder engine with overhead valves, the car competed extensively in the United States between 1908 and 1912. The specific example on display is the same car that won the 1912 American Grand Prize in Milwaukee and underwent a conservation-focused restoration completed in 2016.
Representing the technological leap of the early 1980s is the Alfa Romeo 182 experimental Formula One car. Developed with input from Bruno Giacomelli, the single-seater featured a carbon-fiber chassis, a groundbreaking solution that would soon redefine Formula One design standards.
Completing the trio is the Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione IMSA, developed in 1988 for North American IMSA competition. The sedan-based race car utilized regulations that allowed extensive aerodynamic and chassis modifications. Its turbocharged 1.8-liter engine produced up to 400 horsepower in later evolutions, while aggressive bodywork, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler, and reduced weight enabled top speeds exceeding 270 km/h.
Together, the three cars illustrate more than eight decades of racing innovation and underscore Stellantis Heritage’s ongoing role in preserving and sharing Italy’s motorsport legacy with the public.
