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Upcoming Events in September 2026 for Car Enthusiasts

September in Full Throttle: Must-See Events at Race Tracks, Museums, and Car Shows

September, as we all know, is the month when the world of motorsports wakes up from its summer hiatus and starts racing again—literally. From Imola to Misano, and from Turin to Arese, this year’s calendar offers a rare mix: races that send shivers through the stands, a museum opening its doors to families—treasure hunts included—a flea market where collectors spend hours rummaging through hard-to-find parts, and even a “minor” track that becomes the center of the Superbike world for a weekend. Here’s our tour of Italy’s motorsports scene, weekend by weekend.

September 4–6 — Monza hosts the only Formula 1 race in Italy

We’re kicking things off in a big way—in fact, on the biggest stage of all: From September 4 to 6, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will host the Italian Grand Prix, the only Italian stop on the Formula 1 World Championship calendar. The 2026 season brings profound changes—100% sustainable fuel, Ford’s return, and Audi’s debut—but the Temple of Speed remains the same: endlessly long straights, corners taken at full speed, and packed grandstands no matter how closely you follow the championship throughout the year. With standard tickets, hospitality packages, and track tours, it’s a weekend designed just as much for lifelong F1 fans as for first-timers.

September 4–6 — That same weekend, Imola comes alive with the ACI Racing Weekend
Imola Circuit (BO)

Just a few dozen kilometers from Monza, on the same weekend, the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Circuit in Imola hosts the second round of the ACI Racing Weekend, with a program that never fails to keep spectators entertained. The track will feature the Italian Gran Turismo Endurance Championship, the Formula Regional European Championship, and the Italian Formula 4—three completely different approaches to speed, ranging from Gran Turismo cars that grind out hours of endurance racing to single-seaters that look like bullets. For those who love to hear the roar of engines up close, without having to travel halfway across Europe, it’s one of the most convenient and intense weekends of the month.

September 5–6 — An Alfa Romeo weekend in Puglia featuring food tastings

Heading down toward the “heel” of Italy, in Cellino San Marco and San Pietro Vernotico, the Club degli Alfisti is organizing the 12th Alfa Romeo Rally, an event that embodies both the spirit of the community and the local area. The program alternates between celebrating the brand—with a lecture on the history of the legendary Spiders and a car exhibition in the historic center—and more social events, such as the gala dinner on Saturday and a visit to local wineries with wine tasting on Sunday. It’s the kind of rally that reminds us why, after all, behind every car enthusiast there’s almost always a lover of the good life.

September 11–13 — Misano comes alive with MotoGP for the San Marino Grand Prix

That same weekend, just over an hour from Imola, the Misano World Circuit hosts one of the most anticipated events of the year: the San Marino MotoGP Grand Prix. Three days of pure adrenaline, open pits, packed grandstands, and that energy you can only feel when twenty thousand people hold their breath at the exact same moment. Even for those who don’t follow motorcycle racing all year round, soaking up the atmosphere of a live MotoGP weekend—amid the smell of burnt rubber and the roar of the starting grid—remains an experience you’ll talk about for months.

September 6 — Family Day at the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese

If you’re looking for a family-friendly event, the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese has you covered with its Family Day. Held throughout the museum’s galleries, the “Sicurquiz” is a workshop that teaches young children the basics of safety in a way that’s anything but boring, followed in the afternoon by a treasure hunt designed specifically to have them run—this time on foot—among the classic cars. It’s proof that a car museum can be an adventure even for those who, for now, know very little about cars: all you need is a reservation; the rest is included in the ticket price.

September 11–13 — The Big Collectors’ Market: CRAME Exhibition and Exchange in Imola

We’re heading back to Imola, this time not for the roar of engines but for the quiet charm of collecting. Now in its 48th edition, the CRAME Exhibition and Exchange is one of Europe’s premier events for lovers of historic vehicles: booths filled with original parts you can’t find anywhere else, accessories, scale models, vintage technical documentation, and, of course, the cars themselves, displayed like works of art. It’s an event to be savored at a leisurely pace, browsing the booths for hours—perfect for those who view historic mechanics as almost a form of archaeology.

September 11–13 — Turin opens its streets to the Auto Show (Parco Valentino)

It’s the same weekend, but the atmosphere is completely different: in Turin, the Auto Show transforms the streets and squares of the city center into a free, open-air exhibition, featuring over 50 brands on display and the chance to test-drive the latest models. In 2025, the event drew half a million visitors, proof that you don’t need to pay for a ticket to be a star of the show. It’s the most “mainstream” event of the month, but precisely for this reason, it’s able to attract even those who are just curious about cars.

September 25–27 — Cremona takes center stage on the world stage with WorldSBK

And here comes the most unusual event of the month: the Superbike World Championship has chosen the Cremona Circuit, returning to Lombardy after an eleven-year absence. A racetrack that normally hosts minor races is transformed for a weekend into the center of the global motorcycle racing world, with a paddock open to the public, the chance to walk along the pit lane with a VIP ticket, and one detail that says it all about the spirit of the event: admission for children under 12 costs one euro. Proof that even “minor” circuits can, for a weekend, make history.

September 25–27 — Misano becomes a historic racing village with ASI FEST 2026

We wrap up the month back in Misano, but with a completely different vibe than that of the Grand Prix held mid-month. ASI FEST 2026 celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Automotoclub Storico Italiano by transforming the circuit into a true vintage-themed village: cars from 1930 to 2006, motorcycles, sidecars, 19th-century bicycles, vintage trucks and tractors, military vehicles, and even acrobatic biplane displays. With parades, elegance contests, and street food, it’s one of the most family-friendly weekends to enjoy from start to finish.

One month, many roads—and ours, which begins in Maranello

From Imola to Cremona, from Arese to Misano, September confirms just how surprisingly diverse the world of motorsports can be: races that get your heart racing, museums that welcome entire families, and gatherings that bring together passion and the local community. If this tour of Italy has made you want to experience motorsports up close, remember that you don’t have to wait for a race weekend to do so: we’re in Maranello, the birthplace of the Ferrari legend, just a stone’s throw from the Museum, and we’re an officially recognized travel agency—IAT Maranello—a guarantee of reliability for those who choose to trust us.
Here you’ll find our driving experiences, professional simulators, and customized tours, designed just for you, with no lines or large crowds: the same spirit that drives all these events, whenever you want.

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Motorsport Maranello offre Test Drive Ferrari a Maranello e in pista dal 2008. Effettua servizi di noleggio a lungo termine di auto di lusso. - - - Motorsport Maranello offers Ferrari Test Drive in Maranello and on the track since 2008. It carries out long-term rental services of luxury cars.

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