Cividale-Castelmonte hillclimb opens entries for Italian championship final

The 49th edition of the Cividale-Castelmonte hillclimb will take place from 2–4 October, serving as the final round of the Italian Mountain Speed Championship (CIVM). Organised by Scuderia Red White, the event is open to both modern and historic cars and will also count towards the Slovenian national championship, the Triveneto Irs Cup, and the historic car championship. Entry closes on 28 September.

The course follows the provincial road to Castelmonte, starting at Carraria in Cividale and finishing at Castelmonte in the municipality of Prepotto after 6.395 km of climbing. The route gains 408 metres in elevation with an average gradient of 6.4%, demanding both speed and precision from competitors. The event schedule runs with technical and sporting checks on Friday 2 October, free practice on Saturday 3 October, and the race proper on Sunday 4 October. Two runs will be held, with combined times determining the final standings and awards presented at Castelmonte.

The 2025 winners were Diego Degasperi, fastest in the modern car category with a time of 6'15"44 in a Norma M20 GEA Zytek, and Rino Muradore, quickest in the historic class with 7'46"97 in a Ford Escort RS1600. The event presentation takes place on 25 September in Piazza Foro Giulio Cesare in Cividale. Organisers are already looking ahead to next year's edition, which will mark the 50th anniversary of the hillclimb.