Octane

Seven unique events, one common goal

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KILOMÈTRE LANCÉ – ALPINE 1000

The kilometre race at Engadin Airport is the only 1000m sprint of its kind for classic cars in Europe. It is open to both motorcycle­s and cars, with 2022’s focus being on ‘Design in Motion and Record Cars’. There is very limited parking close to the event, so it is essential to follow the signage.

TARGA POSCHIAVO ENGIADINA

The Targa is a rally for pre-war classic cars, ostensibly for vehicles from between 1905 and 1926 – those too young for London to Brighton, yet too old for the Mille Miglia – though other pre-war years are eligible, too. The route, while strenuous, is tailored to the age and capability of these cars and the accompanyi­ng evening events promise to provide a lifetime of memories. Route details will be available online, allowing spectators to position themselves for some wonderful car-spotting opportunit­ies.

SUPER STICK SHIFT

‘When supercars were superstars’ is the motto for this rally for ‘analogue’ two-door cars built between 1974 and 1995. There will be challengin­g roads and driving fun aplenty because these cars were created to be driven, and driven hard! No matter if it’s a Lamborghin­i Diablo or a Monteverdi Hai, a Bugatti EB110 or a De Tomaso Pantera, a Ferrari F40 or an Alfa Romeo SZ, this tour with like-minded petrolhead­s over the Alpine passes near St. Moritz will make every enthusiast’s heart beat a little faster! This route will also be available online, allowing spectators plentiful opportunit­ies to tick off their Top Trumps favourites.

MOBILITY FORUM

A new forum for lectures and discussion­s about transport and mobility yesterday, today and tomorrow. One of the most important topics on the agenda will be eFuels, because it looks likely that, without them, the 1.3 billion internal combustion engine cars might struggle to survive. Further topics will be the future for large vehicle collection­s; risk assessment and collection management. A detailed agenda will be published closer to the event and participat­ion is limited but free.

MOTORSPORT RENDEZVOUS

What is Motorsport Rendezvous? It is a luxurious yet relaxed garden party featuring race and sports cars as well as vehicles from many other different areas, such as movie cars, or collection highlights. There will be two days of car talk, one of them including a tour that is also open to participan­ts’ modern cars, if the car they brought to display is not roadregist­ered. Although it is not a convention­al Concours d’Elegance, there will still be a jury judging the entrants and, thanks to the generous support of the municipali­ty of St. Moritz, admission for spectators is free.

RM SOTHEBY’S AUCTION

Following the success of last year’s sale, where 18 out of 24 cars were sold raising SFR18m, RM Sotheby’s will again hold an auction for classic and modern collector cars.

BERNINA GRAN TURISMO

The world-famous hillclimb over the Bernina Pass: this 3.5-mile, closedroad track with over 50 corners has FIA approval and meets the highest safety standards. Board the Rhaetian Railway in St. Moritz, Pontresina or Diavolezza and you can find youself right by the finish line. From there, just a short walk offers wonderful spectating opportunit­ies along the course and, remarkably, watching even this blue riband event is free.

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