The Bologna Motor Show (known as the " Salone internazionale dell'auto e della moto di Bologna " in Italian) was an auto show which was scheduled to be held annually in December, in Bologna , Italy.
16-495: It was created and held for the first time in 1976 by Mario Zodiaco in Bologna. After the 1980 edition, he sold all the rights to Alfredo Cazzola. The editions of 2009 and 2012 were the shortest events in its history, whereas the editions of 2013 and 2015 were not held, due to unfavourable economic conditions initially, and a lack of planning by new organizers and diminished interest by exhibitors, respectively. The edition of 2018
32-478: A rolling enclosure. This means that while the race is not passing through, the streets are open to traffic. A designated car, usually with a caution sign and a red flag, leads the riders and close the cross streets to traffic. A following car, usually with signs and a green flag, open the streets back up to traffic. These events are usually amateur races (professionals are not allowed) and classified as UCI 1.12B, though there are also professional only races. To enter
48-472: Is a set distance and number of laps over the established course. There are typically 10 to 20 laps, of between 5 and 10 kilometers. There are also professional races, which are longer, 150 to 180 km, with a circuit length of not less than 10 km. The race usually begins and ends in the center of the town which is hosting the day's race. The race will occupy the roads in town as well as the roads surrounding, either city streets or farmland. The course usually has
64-697: Is common in Western Europe . Typically kermesse races are found in Belgium, especially in the northern Flanders region, where they are the most popular style of amateur bicycle race. They also exist in the Netherlands . The bicycle race borrows the name from the kermesse festival where the bicycle race is often held on the same day as a town festival, though not always. These amateur races are usually 90 to 140 kilometers in length. While some are longer or shorter, most are about 120 kilometers. The race
80-743: The 38th Bologna International Motor Show had been cancelled, due to a lack of exhibitors caused by the general economic crisis in Europe. The 37th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 5 to December 9, 2012. This edition was akin to that held in 2009, affected by prevailing poor economic conditions. The 36th Bologna International Motor Show took place in BolognaFiere, Bologna , Italy from December 3 to December 11, 2011. Presentations: The 35th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 2 to December 4, 2010. Presentations: The 34th Bologna International Motor Show
96-492: The 40th Bologna International Motor Show would not be held. Previously run by GL Events, the new organizer Bologna Fiere has arranged for the event to be part of the 2016 international calendar of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA). The 39th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 6 to December 14, 2014. On October 8, 2013, it was announced that
112-437: The 670 euro race will pay out 35 deep and the 800 euro race will pay out 50 deep. Some races have greater or less payout. Within the event there are often special prizes awarded during certain laps of the race, known as primes . The primes are usually cash awards, but sometimes will be other things like a bicycle. The kermesse is similar to the criterium but differs in having a longer course length and longer lap length. While
128-662: The Motor Show saw the motorbike manufacturers exhibiting their products for the first time. Ducati thus took the opportunity to present their 916 Senna superbike, which Ayrton Senna himself had endorsed months prior to his fatal crash in May 1994. In addition, this edition also saw the inclusion of bicycle manufacturers and a kermesse competition with the participation of leading Italian professionals Gianni Bugno and Claudio Chiappucci . Formula One Indoor Trophy The Formula One Indoor Trophy or Trofeo Indoor Formula One
144-563: The main event was the Formula One Indoor Trophy , a Formula One single elimination competition, with competitors like Rubens Barrichello , Johnny Herbert , Gabriele Tarquini and Giancarlo Fisichella . From 1997 to 2007, it featured the Euro Formula 3000 , with drivers like Thomas Biagi , André Lotterer and Marco Bonanomi . The 44th Bologna International Motor Show of 2019 is now defunct, and converted to
160-571: The race one must hold a license with a governing cycling body of their country or with the Union Cycliste Internationale . Most kermesse races in Belgium are overseen by Wielerbond Vlaanderen. Registration for the races is typically 3 euro with a 5-euro deposit for the race number. The race number must be returned after the race to get one's deposit back. There is usually a pay out of 670 euro or 800 euro. Traditionally
176-416: The show about virtual reality, driving simulators and video games. The 43rd Bologna International Motor Show of 2018 did not take place, due to financial and logistical reasons. The 42nd Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 2 to December 10, 2017. The 41st Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 3 to December 11, 2016. On 6 November 2015, it was announced that
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#1732773256513192-489: Was a non-championship Formula One sprint held every year at the Bologna Motor Show between 1988 and 1996 (except for 1994 when it was not held.) Despite having Indoor in the name of the race, the race was staged outside in a parking lot outside of the arena that hosted the show. The first race was won by Luis Pérez-Sala . The last running of the event was the last non-championship Formula One competition and
208-529: Was also cancelled as well, with the format of the show completely changed by 2019. As its name in Italian suggests, the Bologna Motor Show also plays the role of an annual Motorbike Exhibition, incorporating bicycle exhibitors for the first time in 1994. Another highlight is its various motorsport competitions, which see the participation of leading drivers and motorbike riders. From 1988 to 1996,
224-400: Was shortened to five days due to the overall crisis affecting the automotive industry at the time, and took place from December 4 to December 8, 2009. Presentations: The 33rd Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 5 to December 14, 2008. Presentations: The 32nd Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 7 to December 16, 2007. This edition of the show
240-767: Was the largest ever, featuring the highest number of exhibitors. Presentations: The 31st Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 5 to December 17, 2006. Presentations: The 30th Bologna International Motor Show took place from November to December 10, 2005. Presentations: The 29th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 6 to December 14, 2004. Presentations: The 28th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 4 to December 14, 2003. Presentations: The 27th Bologna International Motor Show took place from December 8 to December 9, 2002. Presentations: The 26th Bologna International Motor Show took place from November to December 10, 2001. Presentations: This edition of
256-483: Was won by Giancarlo Fisichella in a Benetton - Renault ; the event switched to using Formula 3000 machinery from 1997 onwards; the event was rebranded Bologna Motor Show F3000 Sprint as a result. This Formula One –related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kermesse (cycling) A kermesse , also spelled kermess, and kermis in Dutch is a style of road bicycle race that
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