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The Terramar Circuit adds a new achievement to its long history: the record for kilometers covered on the track during 24 hours. Italian driver Valerio Boni came directly from Lombardy to achieve this milestone on March 6th and 7th. In total, he completed 1,233 kilometers and made 615 laps around the circuit.

Valerio Boni completed the 24 hours by circling around the Terramar Circuit. The Italian has achieved the Guinness record he set out to accomplish, covering over 928 kilometers in 24 hours. an Australian previously held this record. Boni mentioned that he had surpassed this record in 1979 by an additional 12 kilometers with the same Vespa, but did not officially register it. This time, he covered a total of 1,233 kilometers, surpassing his own mark even though the Autódromo circuit did not make it easy for him.

The record that the Italian driver aimed to surpass was 928 kilometers. Shortly after 6 in the morning—almost six hours before the race ended—Boni surpassed this distance. Nonetheless, he remained steadfast and resilient on his Vespa until completing the scheduled 24 hours and reaching 1,233 kilometers.

Valerio Boni chose Terramar to accomplish his feat because it is the oldest circuit in Europe that retains its original design.