For a truly classic road trip the MSA Euroclassic, taking place over 4-11 September, is hard to beat combining thrilling race circuits with visits to amazing European destinations. The provisional route takes in a spectacular non-competitive eight-day journey through previously unchartered territory in central Italy with visits to some of Europe’s most historic towns and cities, two of the continent’s premier motor museums plus exclusive track time at no fewer than five different race circuits.

This year’s MSA Euroclassic, organised by International Motor Sports Limited (IMS), starts from the historic town of Troyes to the south east of Paris and finishes in the Italian city of Parma, famous for its cheese, ham and countless other gastronomical delights. The 1480-mile route includes St Moritz in the Swiss Alps and Italian icons Verona, Venice, San Marino, Rome, Siena and Pisa. Whetting the automotive appetites, the journey also visits Mille Miglia and Maranello Ferrari Museums as well as providing drivers with exhilarating opportunities to put their classic cars through their paces at the Anneau du Rhin, Autodromo d’Franciacorta, Adria, Autodromo Dell’Umbria Magione and Varano circuits.

As tradition dictates, entry into the MSA Euroclassic is primarily restricted to cars with a minimum age of 20 years. However, by popular demand, IMS is accepting a small number of contemporary classics into this year’s event – not least as the itinerary passes through the modern supercar heartlands in Northern Italy, home to Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati.

Entry costs £2,250 per car plus two-person crew (£2,100 if booked before the revised 28 April 2011 deadline) and includes detailed route maps, exclusive driving opportunities at the five selected race tracks, on-event medical and mechanical assistance, lunches on most days, a special Celebration Dinner on the final evening plus a host of other benefits and attractions.

For more information and full details of the 2011 route, log onto the official website at www.msaeuroclassic.co.uk. Entries are restricted and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.