The Enduro del Verano (Summer Enduro) is an annual series of motorcycle and quad races held in February on the dunes of Villa Gesell, Argentina. It is the most important race of its type in Latin America and is one of the largest worldwide.[1] The event was first run in 1992 and in 2023 and 2024 was a round of the FIM Sand Races World Cup. It is run by EDV Entertainment and sanctioned by the Argentine Confederation of Motorcycling Sports (Camod) and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).
| FIM Sand Races World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Location | Villa Gesell, Argentina 37°15′20″S 56°58′5″W / 37.25556°S 56.96806°W |
| First race | 1992 |
| First SRWC race | 2025 |
| Most wins (rider) | Motos: Luis Pighetti (7) Quads: Javier Altieri (6) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Sand |
| Length | 12.5 km (7.8 mi) |
History
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Brainchild of Charlie 'Boy' Allue and Victor Gilabert,[1] the first race took place in Pinamar in 1992 in which over 250 motorcycles took part and more than 1,500 spectators attended.[2] From 1998 the races started to attract international participants.[3] The event was subsequently held at various locations until 2006 when it was held at Villa Gesell and continues to be held there.[1]
The competition was not held in 2002[4] and came close to being cancelled in 2007 when provincial security agencies refused authorisation for it. It went ahead under the personal responsibility of the mayor Luis Baldo.[5] Various supercross categories were added that year creating the Supercross del Verano (Summer Supercross) within the overall event.[3]
A world record for the largest quad race was set in 2013[6] and was included in the Guinness Book of World Records. The following year it became an 'Eco Enduro' with strong measures in place to protect the venue.[7]
In 2017 the Moto Beach Classic was added to the schedule for motorcycles manufactured between 1970 and 1982.[1]
American Chad Wiennen became the first non-Argentinian to win the quad race in 2019.[2]
The event was cancelled in 2021 and 2022 as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] It became a round of the inaugural FIM World Sand Races Cup in 2023[9] and was also on the World Cup calendar in 2024.[10]
1,173 registered participants, including 624 on motorcycles, competed in 2025, the highest number to date.[11]
Race format
editThe 12.5 km (7.8 mi) circuit is situated amongst the dunes of Villa Gesell, some of which are 45 m (148 ft) high, and includes a section along the shore[1] 40 m (130 ft) from the water.[12]
A sprint race takes place on the Saturday and the main race on the Sunday.[13] There are many categories and classes catering for motorcycles and quads including supercross and enduro type events.[14]
Entry for spectators is free but there is a requirement to donate a non-perishable food item or a school supply[9] for children's homes and social service organisations.[1]
Winners
edit| Year | Motorcycles | Quads | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2T PRO | 4T PRO | ||
| 1992 |  Andres JuncoSuzuki | - | Juan Tesei Honda |
| 1993 | Andres Junco Suzuki | - | Esteban Segat Honda |
| 1994 | Fabio Dobal Honda | - | Esteban Segat Honda |
| 1995 | Not run | ||
| 1996 | Luis Pighetti Honda | - | Alejandro Patronelli Yamaha |
| 1997 | Luis Pighetti Honda | Lucas Rovatti Yamaha | Alejandro Patronelli Yamaha |
| 1998 | Luis Pighetti Honda | Demián Villar Yamaha | Osvaldo Baio Yamaha |
| 1999 | Luis Pighetti Honda |  Anders EricksonHusqvarna | Alejandro Patronelli Yamaha |
| 2000 |  Jani LaaksonenGas Gas | Anders Erickson Husqvarna | Mauro De Francesco Yamaha |
| 2001 | Luis Pighetti Yamaha | Anders Erickson Husqvarna | Jorge Santamarina Honda |
| Sources: [15][16] | |||
| Year | Motorcycles | Quads | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2T PRO | 4T PRO | 2T/4T PRO | PRO | ||
| 2002 | Not run | ||||
| 2003 | Javier Pizzolito Honda | Luis Pighetti Yamaha | - | - | Jorge Santamarina Honda |
| 2004 | Luis Correa Yamaha | Luis Pighetti Honda | - | - | Jorge Santamarina Honda |
| 2005 | - | - | Sebastian Sanchez Honda | - | Marcos Patronelli Yamaha |
| 2006 | - | - | Sebastian Sanchez Honda | - | Marcos Patronelli Yamaha |
| 2007 | - |  Arnaud DemeesterYamaha | - | - | Marcos Patronelli Honda |
| 2008 | - | - | - | Timotei Potisek Honda | Marcos Patronelli Honda |
| 2009 | - | - | - | Javier Pizzolito Honda | Jorge Santamarina Yamaha |
| 2010 | - | - | - | Jean-Claude Mousse Yamaha | Hernán Di Maio Yamaha |
| 2011 | - | - | - | Milko Potisek Yamaha | Javier Altieri Yamaha |
| Sources: [15][16] | |||||
| Year | PRO Motorcycles | Quads |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Luis Correa Kawasaki | Javier Altieri Yamaha |
| 2013 | Adrien van Beveren Yamaha | Javier Altieri Yamaha |
| 2014 | Felipe Ellis Kawasaki | Javier Altieri Yamaha |
| 2015 | Adrien van Beveren Yamaha | Javier Altieri Yamaha |
| 2016 | Felipe Ellis Kawasaki | Javier Altieri Yamaha |
| 2017 | Nahuel Kriger KTM | José Guerra Yamaha |
| 2018 | Darío Arco Yamaha | José Guerra Yamaha |
| 2019 | Joaquín Poli Honda |  Chad WienenYamaha |
| 2020 | Rodrigo Landa Yamaha | José Guerra Yamaha |
| 2021 | Not run | |
| Sources: [15] | ||
| Year | PRO Motorcycles | Quads |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Not run | |
| 2023 |  Todd KellettYamaha | José Guerra Yamaha |
| 2024 | Todd Kellett Yamaha | José Guerra Yamaha |
| 2025 | Joaquín Poli Kawasaki | Nahuel Coleur Yamaha |
| 2026 | Cyril Genot Honda | Santiago Caliendo Yamaha |
| Sources: [15][17] | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "El Enduro del Verano" [The Summer Enduro]. 5special (in European Spanish). 26 February 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- 1 2 Gil, David. "Se corrió el Enduro del Verano 2019" [The 2019 Summer Enduro was held]. Taller Actual (in European Spanish). Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- 1 2 "El Enduro Se Prepara Para Dejar Su Huella En La Costa" [Enduro Is Preparing To Leave Its Mark On The Coast]. Tiempo Motor (in Spanish). 11 February 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ Cuadros, Bandera a (27 February 2026). "Barbery, el relator del Enduro del Verano" [Barbery, the commentator of the Summer Enduro]. banderaacuadros.com.ar (in European Spanish). Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Este fin de semana se disputa el" [This weekend the "Enduro del Verano Gesell Le Touquet" takes place]. diario Si Gesell (in Spanish). 20 February 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ Fargher, Seth (13 March 2018). "Just a Few ATVs Showed Up For The Enduro Del Verano in Argentina + Video". ATV.com. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Argentina recibe una nueva edición del Enduro del Verano" [Argentina hosts a new edition of the Enduro del Verano.]. Argentina.gob.ar (in Spanish). 13 February 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Se cancela el Enduro del Verano 2021" [The 2021 Summer Enduro is cancelled]. fueluniverse.tv (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- 1 2 Forcieri, Maximo (8 February 2023). "Vuelve el Enduro del Verano: luego de dos interrupciones y, ahora, como parte del mundial de arena de la FIM" [The Enduro del Verano is back: after two interruptions and now as part of the FIM sand world championship]. Motoblog.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Llega El Fin De Semana Del Enduro Del Verano En Villa Gesell" [The Summer Enduro Weekend Is Coming To Villa Gesell]. Gesell.gob.ar (in Spanish). 19 February 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Poli y Coleur, los ganadores de una edición récord del Enduro del Verano" [Poli and Coleur, the winners of a record-breaking edition of the Enduro del Verano]. Diario La Capital de Mar del Plata (in European Spanish). 23 February 2025. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Villa Gesell, sede del Enduro del Verano" [Villa Gesell, host of the Enduro del Verano]. Primera Edición (in Spanish). 18 February 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Espeluznante: los accidentes del Enduro del Verano que pudieron haber terminado en tragedia" [Terrifying: The accidents at the Summer Enduro that could have ended in tragedy]. infobae (in European Spanish). 28 February 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "Enduro Del Verano 2024 (29° Edición) – Villa Gesell(BA) – .::CRONOMAX::. | Servicios de cronometraje – MyLaps". Cronomax (in Spanish). 22 February 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Ganadores Enduro del Verano: Historial Completo Motos y ATV (1992 - 2026)" [Summer Enduro Winners: Complete History Motorcycles and ATVs (1992 - 2026)]. MotosArgentinasNews | TV. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Verano Pinamar - Todo el año - Pinamar, Ostende, Valeria del Mar, Carilo - Argentina" [Summer in Pinamar - All year round - Pinamar, Ostende, Valeria del Mar, Carilo - Argentina]. www.veranopinamar.com.ar. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Cyril Genot y Santiago Caliendo, los campeones del EDV 2026" [Cyril Genot and Santiago Caliendo, the EDV 2026 champions]. FuelUniverse (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 March 2026.