Motorcycle track days and open sessions at Circuit Autodromo Riccardo Paletti (Varano)

About this circuit

The Autodromo Riccardo Paletti is at Varano de' Melegari, near Parma, in Emilia-Romagna (Italy): the Pista 2350 measures 2.35 km for 14 corners, 6 right-handers and 8 left-handers, run anticlockwise. Width 10 to 12 m, 467 m start straight, maximum gradient 2.5%, camber up to 9.5%. Two corners have a name: the Curva Jacky Ickx, the hairpin near the bridge, and the Parabolica. There is also a short configuration of 1,640 m and a 2,070 m supermoto track. Motorcycle lap record: 1'06"443 by F. Perotti on a BMW 1000 in 2017. An experienced rider laps in 1'13" to 1'20", an expert rider in 1'07" to 1'13". The paddock covers around 14,000 m², with electrical points, water connections, sanitary facilities and showers. The 22 garage boxes of around 40 m² have 220 V and 380 V sockets. Motorhomes admitted in the paddock on signing a waiver; car parks and boxes are unguarded. The site opens from 7:30 to 18:30. Restaurant of around 140 covers, self-service on race weekends, snack bar. Without a prior request, the operator does not guarantee medical or fire-fighting assistance during practice. The noise limit set for 2026 is 108 dB(A), according to the circuit's regulations: engine at mid-revs, sound meter 1 m from the exhaust outlet, angled at 45°, check before entering the track. Leather clothing compulsory: one-piece or zipped two-piece suit, full-face helmet (no flip-up), back protector, track boots and gloves. You must be 18 years old; maxi-scooters and supermotos are refused; U-turns on track and testing in the paddock are forbidden. The price and the noise limit applied are shown on each track day's page.