July 2026 (G.T.) – Great news for Argentine Vespa enthusiasts – the 1st Argentine Vespa Gymkhana Championship is soon to be held, combining a passion for the world’s most famous scooter with a healthy dose of competitive spirit. It’s going to be plenty of fun! The event will also benefit from the prestigious support of the Vespa World Club. Luciano Izarra, President of the Vespa Club Vespa Club Bahía Blanca, the event organiser, explains: “We’d like to share some great news. We have received the patronage and official support of the Vespa World Club for the organisation of the 1st Vespa Gymkhana Championship in Argentina, which is set to take place on 22 August in Bahía Blanca, in the province of Buenos Aires. This is an important milestone for us, because this support accompanies that provided by the Vespa Club Argentina and serves as a real source of encouragement for us to continue to promote this kind of activity in our country. This makes us very happy and represents an important step for the entire Argentine Vespa community”.
The President of the Vespa Club Bahía Blanca, Luciano Izarra, with his daughter Juanita, who received an award at the DGR 2026: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYsHV-zQEMQouD_QHbIEWQtNtEeJbVmpNfD4fw0/
EVENT INVITATION, REGISTRATION NOW OPEN. “Registration is now open for the First Argentine Vespa Gymkhana Championship! Are you a Vespa owner? Then you can take part in an event that is destined to mark a turning point in the history of the Vespa in our country.
The Vespa Club Bahía Blanca has the pleasure of inviting you to take part in the First Argentine Gymkhana Championship, which will be held on 22 August in the city of Bahía Blanca. It is set to be a unique day, focusing on riding skills, team spirit and a Vespa passion.
This event will also mark the first Gymkhana championship in Argentina where Vespa Clubs will compete on behalf of their respective organisations for the sought-after ‘Inter-Club Challenger Cup’: a trophy that is destined to become the symbol of this new tradition within the Argentine Vespa community.
Registration is now open and can be completed on the website:
www.vespaclubbahiablanca.com.ar/gymkhana
The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and dinner to celebrate the anniversary of the Vespa Club Bahía Blanca, as well as race entry. Prize draws will also be held over the course of the day. A participant’s kit will be provided to all those who register, including a commemorative pin, an embroidered patch, an official sticker, an identification bib and the event bag.
https://www.instagram.com/vespaclubbahiablanca_oficial/
The race is designed to offer both experienced riders and newcomers to the Gymkhana a safe, fun and challenging course, where precision, balance and control of the Vespa are more important than speed. As well as the competition, the event will be a great opportunity to catch up with friends, meet Vespa lovers from all over the country and share a day full of activities, good food and the spirit which characterises our community.
All you need to bring is your Vespa, your helmet and plenty of enthusiasm for an unforgettable day.
www.vespaclubbahiablanca.com.ar/gymkhana
The Vespa Club Bahía Blanca has been working for months to organise this event, with a view to continuing to promote Vespa culture and creating a meeting place for clubs from across the country, in the hope that this championship will become an annual tradition for all fans of the brand. Don’t miss out!
“We look forward to seeing you in Bahía Blanca on 22 August to enjoy the first Argentine Gymkhana Championship together, competing for the Inter-Club Challenger Cup and being part of a historic moment for Vespa Clubs in Argentina.”
VESPA CLUB BAHÍA BLANCA:
https://www.vespaclubbahiablanca.com.ar/
https://www.instagram.com/vespaclubbahiablanca_oficial/
VESPA WORLD CLUB:
https://vespaworldclub.org/
