Vespa just turned 80 on April 23, 2026, and what better time to look back at the crazy stunts your buddy pulled than a milestone birthday? I mean, isn't that what birthdays are for? I thought so!
Approximately 15 years ago, back in 2011, a swarm of Vespisti (I believe that's the proper collective description, yes?) descended upon a particularly special race track in Italy. No, not that one. No, not that one, either, though we're certain that Vespas have probably visited most of the ones you're thinking of at some time or another.
No, very specifically, I'm talking about the rooftop race track that Fiat built on the very top of its Lingotto factory. Now, you might be familiar with this track already; after all, not very many rooftop race tracks have ever been built, so it will probably stick in your mind once you know it exists. Though somewhat surprisingly, there has been more than one, in more than one country; but I digress.
