Day two results from the 2024 FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy (EVT) saw host nation Italy take over the lead in Camerino and French legend Stephane Peterhansel roll back the years with the scratch fastest time.

After topping the opening day of racing, the acceleration test, the United States began day two with defending champions Italy, plus the strong Vintage Veterans Trophy Team from France and Germany determined as they headed into the real enduro timed tests for the first time.

It took no further than the opening special test for France, to open up an early lead over Germany, with Italy third and the United States dropping to fourth.

Completing special test three to end lap one, Italy were in full flow and had provisionally moved into the race lead ahead of Germany and France while the United States ran into trouble and dropped to 10th.

Italy claim top honours on day two

After two laps, six special tests and 150-kilometres of riding, the Italian trio of Enrico Tortoli (KTM), Tullio Pellegrinelli (Puch Frigeri) and Giorgio Grasso (Kramer) ended day two as winners and taking the overall lead of the FIM Vintage Veterans Trophy Team competition.

Finishing over 107 points behind, Germany took today’s runner-up result and move into second overall. France too could be happy with their day’s work of third to claim third with Czech Republic trailing them by only 22 points in P4. Portugal complete the overall top five.

On day two, the battle for top honours in the FIM Vintage Silver Vase Team category was closely fought out between MC Manzano 3 and Pantera 1, with MC Manzano 3 taking the win by less than two points. GS Sorcu Verdi B completed an all-Italian lockout of the top three placings on day two.

Making no mistakes, Italy reached the end of day two in the FIM Vintage Women’s Club Team and will aim to keep that strong momentum rolling during the second half of the competition.

2024 Enduro Vintage Trophy Day 2 results:

Peterhansel sets the pace on day two

Day two saw a familiar name top the time sheets in Camerino with enduro and Dakar legend Stephane Peterhansel fastest outright. The 58-year-old Frenchman, competing int he Silver vase category and not part of the french Trophy team, showed he is still super-smooth and fast on two wheels to take the win by 20 seconds on his Yamaha.

Behind him, the home crowd had a lot to cheer for, with Italy locking out the remainder of the top six places. Andrea Rastrelli (Maico) enjoyed a close battle with Giorgio Grasso (Kramer) to secure second place by less than two seconds.

2024 Enduro Vintage Trophy scratch Day 2 results (top 20):

Day three marks the second half of the four-day FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy with riders facing two laps a new, 70-kilometre course to the south of Camerino.

Full results for all classes: www.isde2024vintage.ficr.it

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