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It started as a publicity stunt. In 2012, to promote Piaggio’s Ape Cross Country, the Italian scooter firm hatched a cheeky plan: Take its three-wheeled runabout, add a smattering of go-fast kit, and establish a new spec racing series. The Piaggio Ape Racing Championship was born.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com