On 4 September 2016, the first edition of The Lakes GT – Quattro Passi took place. This was a one-day event that saw 71 supercars driving along a route between the lakes and mountains of the Ticino and Grigioni cantons. The participants, after a good breakfast at Gusto Ticino in Cadenazzo, set off in a compact group towards Brigels, passing over the San Bernardino Pass to arrive at Hotel La Val to enjoy an excellent menu of local cuisine. The cars then set off in the direction of Lugano, stopping at the Santa Maria dam just before crossing the Lukmanier Pass, before continuing on to the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola for a delicious standing dinner.

Main Sponsor: Corner Trader, Kessel

Sponsor: Abarth, Agavision, Azienda Turistica Campione d’Italia, Bambood, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, Green Car Wash, Gusto Ticino, Hotel La Val, Mulino Maroggia, Rondina, Socar Nessi, Studio 91.

On 01 November 2016, the first edition of The Lakes GT – Circuit Edition took place. An event that lasted an entire day that welcomed 35 supercars to the famous Tazio Nuvolari circuit near Cervesina. The guests, after having had a rich breakfast and listening to a short introductory briefing, had the opportunity to drive their cars on the track and make a test-drive with three sports cars made available by McLaren Lugano: McLaren 540 C, McLaren 570 GT and McLaren 570 S. Moreover, for the participants who were looking for even more extreme driving sensations, there was the possibility to rent two Radical SR3 RS.
An excellent lunch allowed participants to recharge their batteries for the afternoon driving session. The day ended with a delicious aperitif.

Main Sponsors: McLaren Lugano, IP Motors SA
Sponsors: Agavision, Arc Project, Delta Investements, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, La Collina dei Ciliegi, Locatelli, PetrolEdge, Ravasi Corse, Studio 91, Zurich assicurazioni.

On November 30, 2016, the first edition of The Lakes GT – Christmas Dinner took place. The event was a gathering of passionate owners of sports cars at the Porsche Center in Pambio Noranco (Lugano) which saw the participation of about 60 supercars. The guests of the evening had the opportunity to enjoy an excellent standing dinner accompanied by pleasant music, to attend the award ceremony of the Challenging Trading proposed by Corner Trader and to actively participate in an exciting show elaborated by the well-known Ticino mentalist Federico Soldati. Moreover, our guests were able to admire some beautiful editions of cars produced by the Porsche brand: 918, Carrera GT, 959, 993 GT2, 997 GT2, Cayman GT4 Clubsport, 911 GT3 Cup, GT3 RS.

Main Sponsors: Centri Porsche Ticino, Corner Trader Sponsors: Agavision, Arc Project, Car Boutique Luxury, Charlie Moto, Dessange, Locatelli, Nautica Guarino, Studio 91.