Vespas Return to the NORRA Mexican 1000 for 2020

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Vespa scooters are going rejoin the ranks of one of the most diverse race fields in the world for 2020 for the first time since the 1970’s. Tutto Mondo Racing will be fielding a pair of scoots piloted by a team of riders from around the globe. They’re currently finishing up preparing the Vespas for off road racing with skid plates, tires, and suspension modifications to help them go the distance.

 

“There’s no way to look cool racing a Vespa, so you have to just go out and have fun. Just like any offroad race vehicle our Vespa’s have skid plates, bigger tires, and some work done on the shocks. If you want to race on a budget, they can’t be beat. We were doing some prep at a shop in Mexico, and soon had 20 of the locals joining in to help. I wouldn’t be surprised if racing Vespa’s became a big thing over here like it is in Europe.” Marcus Benham, Tutto Mondo Racing

While Vespa racing isn’t well known here in the US, it’s popular in Europe, around the globe, and there’s no better place for them to showcase in North America than the already inclusive NORRA Mexican 1000. The race is historically known for its large variety of classes and openness to non-standard race vehicles, like the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Ernie Vigil piloted to a 5th place finish in the Modern Open class in a field of 450, 500, and 650cc off road machines. Vespas raced in the 70’s and we’re sure they’ll be a great addition to the field this year.

This year’s Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 Presented by Method Race Wheels is going to be one to watch! The full press release from NORRA is available at NORRA.com.

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