On May 27, 2023, Aprilia fans showed their support for Emilia-Romagna, whose Motor Valley holds a special place in the hearts of all motorcycle racing enthusiasts.
More than fifteen thousand people converged en masse on the Misano World Circuit paddock for the Aprilia All Stars, a major event for motorcycle fans and solidarity meeting, aimed at providing specific aid to communities affected by the floods .
The festive atmosphere of the Aprilia All Stars suited the solidarity race perfectly, aided by the presence of the Italian Navy and its impressive helicopters, which played a key role in the relief efforts in Emilia-Romagna .
The thousands of fans were greeted by the spectacle offered by the MotoGP riders, including the Aprilia riders Aleix Espargaro, Maverick Vinales, Lorenzo Savadori, Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernández. True legends like Max Biaggi, Loris Capirossi and Alex Gramigni, all world champions with Aprilia, rubbed shoulders with them. Radio DeeJay and M2O were there to liven up the paddock with music and events.
The Piaggio group and Aprilia donated 10 euros for each motorcycle enthusiast present in Misano, to which are added the proceeds from the numerous fundraising initiatives involving riders and spectators in a true solidarity race, for a final amount of 200 000 euros intended for the Civil Protection of Emilia-Romagna.
Aprilia riders also donated racing equipment such as helmets, racing leathers and boots to the charity auctions. Authentic and rare memorabilia, often highly coveted, was put up for sale, with motorcycle fans chipping in with bids and purchases, including the highly sought-after official event t-shirt.
This extraordinary day of solidarity was accompanied by the usual spectacle on the track. The RS-GPs, driven by Aprilia MotoGP riders, the superb RSV4s and the legendary 250 two-strokes followed one another on the MWC track. As always, the quarter-liter displacements, which filled Aprilia's trophy cabinet with 18 world titles and 143 GP victories, were among the most sought-after motorcycles by riders.
The highlight for MotoGP fans was, of course, the on-track presentation of the 2023 RS-GP, Aprilia's flagship for the MotoGP world championship.
For all motorcycle fans, for groups of friends and for the many families who attended the event, it was a very fun day of celebration, with activities ranging from testing the Aprilia 2023 motorcycle range to entertainment high-profile performances emanating from the main stage throughout the day, courtesy of radio stars Deejay and M2O. In addition, Albertino, who transformed the entire paddock into a dance floor, gave an excellent live performance, and the draw allowed one lucky winner to walk away with a brand new Aprilia Tuareg 660.
