The Amalfi Coast road is about to get loud. On April 18-19, the Coppa della Primavera returns for its 33rd edition — a slalom racing event that turns the winding road between Furore and Agerola into a motorsport stage.
If you've ever driven SS 366 and thought "this would be incredible for racing," well, someone agreed with you decades ago. And they're still doing it.
What Is It?
The Coppa della Primavera is a slalom race organized by the Automobile Club Salerno. Teams from across Italy bring race cars to tackle one of the most scenic (and challenging) stretches of road on the coast.
The route runs from Furore up to Agerola — tight corners, elevation changes, and those views that make drivers want to stop and take a photo mid-race. (They don't, obviously.)
This year is special: it's the first event in the ACI Salerno Centenary Trophy, marking 100 years of the local automobile club.
Schedule
Saturday, April 18: Technical checks at the "Sentiero degli Dei" parking area in Agerola, 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Sunday, April 19:
- 9:30 AM — Course reconnaissance
- Morning — Three official race runs
- Afternoon — Awards ceremony at "Sentieri dei Sapori" agriturismo
The race closes SR 366 (the Agerolina road) between Via Mola and Via Belvedere from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. There will be brief reopenings between runs, but expect delays if you're traveling through the area.
Why It Matters
This isn't just about racing. The Coppa della Primavera is one of those events where sport and landscape meet in a way that only happens here. Drivers get one of the most beautiful racecourses in Italy. Spectators get to stand roadside and watch cars carve through corners with the sea in the background.
Vincenzo Demasi, president of ACI Salerno, called it "a great opportunity for sport and tourism promotion on the Amalfi Coast." Giovanni Caturano, the club's director, added that the event has built a reputation across Italy over the years.
The race is part of the 2026 Slalom Series, supported by ASD Motorsport 2C, ASD Rombo Team, and the Automobile Club Napoli, with backing from the Province of Salerno, the municipalities of Furore and Agerola, and local sponsors.
For Visitors
If you're staying on the coast that weekend and want to watch, head to Agerola or Furore early on Sunday. The best viewing spots fill up fast.
If you're trying to drive through the area, avoid SR 366 between Furore and Agerola on Sunday morning. Take the alternate route through Amalfi or plan your day around the road closures.
Either way, expect engine noise, tight racing, and a crowd of Italian motorsport fans who take this very seriously.
The Amalfi Coast isn't always about quiet sunsets and lemon groves. Sometimes it's about horsepower and hairpin turns.
