Published on: 09/10/2020 Updated on: 20/02/2025

The 2020 edition of the Targa Florio Classic kicks off from the Mafra Square.

Once again this year Mafra will be on the roads of the 2020 Targa Florio Classic. Two crews will take the start on Friday, October 16. Marco Mattioli and his navigator Mario Pensotti will participate in the "Cursa" with a 1973 Fiat 124 Sport Abarth Rally. Mario Passanante, the winner of the 2019 edition, will still be part of the Mafra stable, driving his splendid 1937 FIAT 508 C. A special Mafra Welcome Kit will be waiting for all participants.

Ten cars will gather in the forecourt in front of Mafra headquarters on Friday, Oct. 9, to begin the 2020 adventure of the Targa Florio Classic. Waiting for them will be the team of detailers #Labocosmetica, who will take care of each car with a real beauty treatment. From there, loaded onto a car transporter, the cars are taken to Palermo. On Friday, October 16, the ^104th edition of the oldest race in the world kicks off. The "Cursa," as the Sicilians call it, is a real heritage to be preserved, loved by all classic car enthusiasts.

These are the 10 cars leaving from Milan:

ALFA ROMEO G.T.A.M. (1972) - Crew: Claudio and Diego Paleari
BMW 3.0 CSL (1970) - Crew: Emanuele Collo and Mathieu Debarges
ALFA ROMEO Touring Spider (1961) - Crew: Andrea and Emanuele Mastagni
FIAT 124 Sport Abarth Rally (1973) - Crew: Marco Mattioli and Mario Pensotti
LANCIA FULVIA HF (1971) - Crew: Maurizio Magnoni and Marisa Vanoni
PEUGEOT 204 (1968) - Crew: Saverio Romano Mazzalupi and Arianna Lozza
PORSCHE 911T (1966) - Crew: Himara Annalisa Bottini and Carlo di Giusto
ALFA ROMEO GTA 1300 Junior (1972) Crew: Sebastien Fortuna and Andrea Tommasucci
JAGUAR E TYPE (1968) - Crew Walter Pacchioni and Giuseppe Urraro
ALFA ROMEO 1900 CSS (1955) - Crew Guy and Pauline Dubois

Mafra sponsors the 2020 Targa Florio Classic

Mafra is the Official Sponsor of the 2020 Targa Florio Classic. In addition to providing its inflatable arches, which will indicate the start and finish line, Mafra is offering participants a special Welcome Kit. The package contains some of the products most requested by fans:

Last Touch, a special liquid wax that can provide long-lasting protection and give brilliance to the bodywork of any car. The product intensifies the color and shine of the bodywork and can be safely used on any exterior surface.

Car Surface Sanitizer., a product based on Hydrogen Peroxide that complies with DGPRE 0005443 - COVID 19 object. Its use ensures perfect sanitization of car surfaces, both exterior and interior. This product is part of the new Wellness Line recently developed by Mafra to offer sanitizing solutions for surfaces and beyond.

Heavy Work, soft microfiber cloth that can respect any treated surface and the ideal support for taking care of the car.

Also at the crews' disposal is the #Labocosmetica detailer team to keep the cars entered in the Targa Florio Classic always shining. All our detailers work in compliance with anti-COVID regulations, always taking care to avoid gatherings and wearing masks.

Two Mafra crews at the start of the Targa Florio Clasic

Two Mafra crews are taking the start in the 2020 Targa Florio Classic. Marco Mattioli and his historic navigator Mario Pensotti are driving the 1973 Fiat 124 Sport Abarth Rally, restored to its original color, a splendid periwinkle blue typical ofthis car. Also part of the Mafra stable this year is. Mario Passanante who, with his 1937 FIAT 508 C, seeks to repeat last year's success. At his side is youtuber Enrico Di Mauro, for the web audience Bruce Garage, an expert and fan of historic cars, who is documenting the entire race live on his social channels.

Mario Passanante at the 2019 Targa Florio Classic. — Mario Passanante driving the Fiat 508 C during the 2019 Targa Florio Classic

3 days around Sicily

The Madonie circuit, the Favorita circuit and the legendary facilities of Floriopoli are the places that made Targa Florio history. Some of the greatest drivers of all time such as Albert Divo, Achille Varzi, Tazio Nuvolari, Stirling Moss, Vie Elford, Graham Hill and Nino Vaccarella have competed on Sicilian roads. Also this year the myth of the "Cursa" is renewed, numerous crews, from all over the world, will animate the three days of competition along the Sicilian roads. This year it is not possible to set up the traditional Targa Florio Village, but fans can admire the cars parked in front of the Historic Museum of Engines and Mechanisms..

The route of the 2020 Targa Florio Classic

The ^104th edition of the Targa Florio Classic is entered in the Aci Sport Italian Major Events Championship and this is the program of the "Cursa"

Thursday, Oct. 15: Technical scrutineering and car presentation ceremony.
Friday, Oct. 16: Under the Mafra inflatable arches, positioned on the starting line, we set off in the direction of Marsala, on the roads of the Sicilian salt pans. Then return to Palermo, following the route taken in 1860 by Garibaldi's Red Shirts.
Saturday, Oct. 17: start of the second stage, the cars face the reconstruction of the Circuito delle Madonie. This is where the greatest drivers have competed, and today classic car enthusiasts compete with the goal of excelling not in speed but in regularity.
Sunday, Oct. 18: grand finale in Palermo with the re-enactment of the Circuito della Favorita and award ceremony for the winners.

Fantastic live coverage awaits you, follow the race on our official channels.