Monte Erice hillclimb adds food village to September event

The Automobile Club Trapani has expanded its offering at the Monte Erice hillclimb by introducing a food and wine showcase alongside the racing action. The event, scheduled for 4–6 September, will host the "Villaggio del Gusto" (Taste Village) in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele on Friday 4 September during technical and sporting scrutineering.

The hillclimb counts towards three Italian championships: the Italian Historic Speed Climbing Championship (CIVSA), the Italian Mountain Speed Championship (CIVM), and the Italian Classic Car Speed Championship (CIVSAC). The food village concept, previously launched at the Rally Valle del Belice in July, aims to blend motorsport with local gastronomy and cultural promotion.

Local producers will showcase regional specialities throughout Friday, with the Sicily Food Belìce Valley cooperative—led by Valentina Blunda—presenting olive oil and extra virgin oil products from the area. According to Giovanni Pellegrino, president of Automobile Club Trapani, the initiative reflects a commitment to using motorsport events as a platform for broader territorial development. "Events of this calibre should serve as an integrated showcase, combining sporting passion with economic and cultural value for the Trapani region," Pellegrino stated.

Technical checks and village setup will commence early on Friday 4 September, marking the official start of race weekend.