Ivo "the timed" Monticelli made his debut as a motocross rider on March 31st , 2002 during the Motor Show in Villa Potenza (MC). On that occasion wearing the colours of Marchetti Racing Team and riding his KTM 65 he took part to one of the junior race of the Casoli Trophy, which has discovered many talented riders over the years. Ivo arrived second after his elder brother Ugo in 65cc.