Valentino Rossi has revealed the impressive lineup for the 2026 Champions Dirt Track Race 100km, an annual event held at the Moto Ranch in Tavullia. Scheduled traditionally for mid-January, the race will feature six current MotoGP riders, including defending champion and 2026 premier class rookie Diogo Moreira, KTM’s Pedro Acosta, Pramac Yamaha’s Jack Miller, and VR46 Academy riders Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati), Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia), and Luca Marini (Honda). Notably missing are Pertamina VR46 MotoGP riders Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio.
The event will also include Yamaha MotoGP test rider Augusto Fernández and World SBK runner-up Nicolo Brega, who recently raced in the MotoGP finale substituting for Marc Marquez. Other participants will be Moreira’s Moto2 rival Manuel Gonzalez, as well as famed road racers Dean Harrison, Davey Todd, and Guy Martin.
Following the “Americana” knockout the day before, riders will team up to compete for the “100km dei Campioni” title. Last year, Moreira and supermoto champ Thomas Chaleil triumphed over Rossi and Marini’s duo, with Elia Bartolini and Lorenzo Baldassarri finishing third.
Here is the full entry list shared by Rossi on social media:
– Valentino Rossi
– Pedro Acosta
– Dominic Eggerter
– Senna Agius
– David Alonso
– Niccolo Antonelli
– Xavier Artigas
– Francesco Bagnaia
– Lorenzo Baldassarri
– Barry Baltas
– Elia Bartolini
– Daniel Bewley
– Marco Bezzecchi
– Nicolo Brega
– Mattia Casady
– Francesco Cecchini
– Thomas Chaler
– Filippo Falioli
– Augusto Fernandez
– Mateo Ferrari
– Alessandro Lupino
– Federico Furini
– Filippo Frini
– Mateo Gabarini
– Marco Gaggi
– Manuel Gonzalez
– Dean Harrison
– Chris Holder
– Andrea Mantovani
– Luca Marini
– Guy Martin
– Andrea Migno
– Jack Miller
– Diogo Moreira
– Tim Neve
– Ivan Ortra
– Luca Ottaviani
– Mattia Pasini
– Mateo Patacca
– Lorenzo Puritelli
– Tito Rabat
– Bradley Ray
– Alberto Seurat
– Davie Todd
– Andrea Verona
– Celestino Vietti
Fan Take: This lineup highlights the growing crossover appeal between road racing and dirt track disciplines, promising thrilling competition and fresh rivalries. For racing fans, it’s a reminder of the sport’s deep roots and versatility, which helps keep the excitement alive across different formats and generations.
