I am Matteo Giordano And Manuela Siragusa the absolute provincial champions of the 2023 provincial motorsport championship “Brunello Olivero Trophy”, organized by the Automobile Club Cuneo. Their coronation took place today evening – Tuesday 21 May, ed. – at the Hotel Dama in Fossano, home for some years of the traditional presentation of the awards. During the event, all the athletes who competed and achieved results at a national level in the following disciplines were honored: rally, slalom speed, uphill speed, historic cars.
Special prizes were also distributed to: Matteo Giordano, winner of the 2023 Suzuki Rally Cup and Italian R1 Championship; to Manuela Siragusa, winner of the 2023 Suzuki Rally Cup and Italian R1 Championship; to Alfredo Calì for the milestone of 250 races played; to Maria Carla Dannafor his passion for motor sport since 1977.
The leaders of the Automobile Club Cuneo, represented by the president, attended to present the awards Francesco Revelliby the director Giuseppe De Masiby the advisor Franco Robaldo and by the provincial sports trustee Simone Meneghetti. The CONI provincial delegate also awarded the athletes, Claudia Martinthe Mobility Councilor of the Municipality of Cuneo, Luca Pellegrinothe founder of the provincial sports championship, Ezio Adamo and a representation of the Carabinieri of Cuneo and Fossano. The president of the ASD La Granda also spoke, AC Cuneo match officials, Mauro Ruaro.
During the evening, particular emphasis was placed on the awards ceremony for the Auto Storico discipline: “The Automobile Club Cuneo is always pleased to include ACI Storico in the awards program of the Provincial Automobile Sports Championship – stated the president of the Automobile Club Cuneo, Francesco Revelli -. ACI Storico, with its dedication to the enhancement and conservation of Italy’s automotive heritage, plays a fundamental role in connecting the glorious past of our sport with new generations of enthusiasts and drivers. The presence of ACI Storico not only celebrates vintage cars and their owners, but also highlights the importance of tradition and innovation in motorsport. In the context of the Provincial Championship, it represents an ideal bridge between history and the present, enriching the event with a touch of elegance and nostalgia. The award ceremony thus becomes not only a moment of recognition for contemporary drivers, but also a tribute to those who paved the way, helping to make motor racing an exciting and fascinating sport.”
2023 PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP RANKINGS
Rally discipline (Driver Category)
Group N: 1st place Andrea Ferrero, 2nd Alberto Verna, 3rd Orlando Cembalo
Group R: 1st place Matteo Giordano, 2nd Patrick Gagliasso, 3rd Simone Mattia Vacchetto
Rally Discipline (Navigator Category)
Group A: 1st place Enzo Colombaro, 2nd Mattia Francesco Gozzarino, 3rd Diego Carena
Group N: 1st place Mattia Francesco Gozzarino, 2nd Diego Carena, 3rd Ismaele Barra
Group R: 1st place Manuela Siragusa, 2nd Fabio Grimaldi, 3rd Dario Beltramo
Speed discipline in slalom
1st place Luca Salvetto, 2nd Alfredo Calì, 3rd Salvatore Russo Facciazza
Uphill speed discipline
1st place Giovanni Bormida, 2nd Alfredo Calì, 3rd Michele Domenico Luigi Secci
Historic Cars Discipline
1st place Carlo Merenda (regularity group), 2nd Enrico Merenda (regularity group), 3rd Romeo Marco (rally group)
Absolute provincial champions: Matteo Giordano and Manuela Siragusa
SPECIAL AWARDS 2023
Matteo Giordano, winner of the 2023 Suzuki Rally Cup and Italian R1 Championship
Manuela Siragusa, winner of the 2023 Suzuki Rally Cup and Italian R1 Championship
Alfredo Calì for the milestone of 250 races played
Maria Carla Danna, for her passion for motor sport since 1977
