Giampaolo Dallara received the 2026 Excellence Award from the Automobile Club d’Italia and ACI Storico during a ceremony at the “Auto e Moto d’Epoca” exhibition in Bologna. The recognition honors a career that bridges automotive heritage with high-performance motorsport development.
The presentation took place at the ACI exhibition stand, where officials gathered to celebrate the impact of Dallara.
Exhibition Ceremonies at Bologna
The formal presentation unfolded inside Pavilion 25 of the Bologna exhibition center during the ongoing classic vehicle trade show. Giovanni Battista Tombolato, vice president of ACI Storico, presented the honor and detailed the motivations behind the selection. Tombolato stated that Dallara stands among the primary interpreters and foremost ambassadors of Italian excellence across engineering, the automotive sector, and motorsport.
Geronimo La Russa, president of the Automobile Club d’Italia and ACI Storico, delivered a remote address to mark the occasion. La Russa praised the recipient for demonstrating how to project history into the future through genius, passion, dedication, and perseverance in the pursuit of perfection, elegance, and maximum dynamic performance.
ACI Storico Promotes Italy's Motoring Heritage
Alongside the award presentation, the ACI and ACI Storico exhibition space hosted a continuous lineup of meetings, debates, and presentations. The pavilion featured a central area dedicated to celebrating the 120th anniversary of Lancia, serving as a focal point for enthusiasts attending the trade fair.
Organizers noted that the broader theme uniting the club’s activities at the exhibition is the cultural preservation and promotion of Italy’s motoring heritage. The schedule of public events remains accessible through the official ACI Storico club website, with programming set to run through Sunday, October 25.
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