Imola 200
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The Imola 200 (also known as the 200 Miglia) is a 200-mile (320 km) motorcycle race held annually at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari of Imola, Italy. The race originally ran as a modern motorcycle race from 1972 to 1985.[1] In 2010, the Imola 200 Miglia Revival began as a classic bike race.[2]
In response to the popularity of the Daytona 200, it was decided to create a "European Daytona" with the best riders from the Grands Prix, European, American and Italian championships competing together.[3]
Inaugural race
The inaugural race was held in 1972, being won by Paul Smart.[4] He was riding a Ducati 750 Imola Desmo.[5] This bike is considered the first V-twin engine with desmodromic valve system for Ducati.[6]
