At Vallelunga, engines become a bridge for inclusion: Track Experience returns
On November 15, the Vallelunga racetrack will host the fifth edition of Track Experience – “Accelerating Beyond Barriers,” a day designed to allow children, teenagers, and adults with disabilities to experience the world of motorsports as protagonists. Attendees will be able to test cars, motorcycles, karts, and off-road vehicles, with activities also available for families, safe driving, and mototherapy.
This event is organized by InsideAut APS in collaboration with the Il Tricheco Blu Foundation and the Rotary Club of Rome.
The stated goal is to use the Rome circuit as a gathering space, bringing together people with disabilities, families, volunteers, associations, and many enthusiasts. This format has reached its fifth edition after seeing high participation in the previous event.
From circuit to “village of inclusion”
For one day, the Autodromo Piero Taruffi in Vallelunga, near Campagnano di Roma, will partially change its usual function. The track will not only be a venue for sports driving but also one of the spaces where accessible and shared experiences can be created.
The program includes track activities (guided by experienced drivers) with sports cars and motorcycles, karts, off-road vehicles, motor therapy, and safe driving lessons. All of this is complemented by games, music, entertainment, and activities dedicated to families.
The goal is to allow each participant to choose activities suited to their abilities, in an environment where people with and without disabilities can share the same experience.
A Growing Social Project
According to the organizers, over the years the event has gradually expanded participation from various entities in the automotive and motorcycle industry, including drivers, companies, and associations. The previous edition saw over 600 attendees in total. For the November event, the organizers aim for an even larger turnout.
The project originated from the work of InsideAut APS, an association that develops activities aimed particularly at children and adolescents with neurodivergent conditions and their families. The areas covered by the association include personal independence, training, sports, social inclusion, educational experiences, and integration into the workforce.
When the Track Becomes an Accessible Space
There is also a symbolic element to bringing an initiative of this kind to a racetrack. An environment typically associated with speed, performance, and competition is used here to emphasize connection, participation, and personal experience.
Getting into a car, wearing a helmet, trying out a kart, or participating in an activity on the track may be ordinary actions for many enthusiasts, but they take on a different meaning for those who face barriers to accessing such experiences.
The organizers also emphasize that barriers are not just physical. They can relate to accessibility of activities, societal perceptions of disability, or a lack of opportunities to experience things together with others.
Free Registration
The fifth edition of Track Experience – Accelerando oltre le Barriere is scheduled for Sunday, November 15 (from 9:00 to 17:00) at the Autodromo di Vallelunga. Registration is free (CLICK HERE for the dedicated page).
The 2026 edition will also feature more structured media coverage thanks to Radio Globo, which will broadcast the event live throughout the day, collecting testimonials and stories from participants.
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