The Mille Miglia is an open-road endurance race that is held in Italy.
The original race was started by Franco Mazzotti Bianchelli and Vount Aymo Maggi di Gradella after their hometown of Brescia lost the Italian Grand Pix hosting bid to the rival city of Monza.
The original track extended from Brescia to Rome in a figure-eight shape. It covered a distance of about 1,500 km, which is equivalent to 1,000 Roman miles. The route and distance of the race changed over the years. The original series lasted from 1927 to 1957.
The race was held 24 times during this period but was terminated subsequently after a fatal crash involving a 4.2 liter Ferrari, and another one with Triumph TR3. The race was again revived in 1982.
The original race was started by Franco Mazzotti Bianchelli and Vount Aymo Maggi di Gradella after their hometown of Brescia lost the Italian Grand Pix hosting bid to the rival city of Monza.
The original track extended from Brescia to Rome in a figure-eight shape. It covered a distance of about 1,500 km, which is equivalent to 1,000 Roman miles. The route and distance of the race changed over the years. The original series lasted from 1927 to 1957.
The race was held 24 times during this period but was terminated subsequently after a fatal crash involving a 4.2 liter Ferrari, and another one with Triumph TR3. The race was again revived in 1982.
The Mille Miglia race has been credited for making Grand Touring sports cars such as Alfa Romeo, BMW, Ferrari, Maserati and Porsche famous. The charm of the modern version of the race lies in the fact that many of the original cars still participate in it.
The three-day drive begins in Brescia, and passes through Verona, Ferrara, Assisi, Rome and Maranello. The vintage cars travel at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour, transforming the race into a beautiful parade.
The 2012 Mille Miglia event will take place between May 16th and May 20th. This year’s race will go in clockwise direction from Brescia to Rome and back crossing six regions: Lombardy, Veneto, Emillia Romagna, Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany.
The three-day drive begins in Brescia, and passes through Verona, Ferrara, Assisi, Rome and Maranello. The vintage cars travel at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour, transforming the race into a beautiful parade.
The 2012 Mille Miglia event will take place between May 16th and May 20th. This year’s race will go in clockwise direction from Brescia to Rome and back crossing six regions: Lombardy, Veneto, Emillia Romagna, Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany.
The organisers have also announced several public events during the period of the race including holy masses and lunch buffets.
You can enjoy these events in all the participating cities. The organizers are working hard to maintain the original identity of the race, while improving the quality and overall satisfaction both on and off the track.
If you are going to be in the area to experience the thrill and splendor of Mille Miglia, you could also enjoy staying in a traditional villa in one of the cities along the route of the race. We offer the best range and price for villas around the Mille Miglia area.
Our highly-rated customer support service representatives would be happy to answer all your questions, and help you in whichever way possible.
You can enjoy these events in all the participating cities. The organizers are working hard to maintain the original identity of the race, while improving the quality and overall satisfaction both on and off the track.
If you are going to be in the area to experience the thrill and splendor of Mille Miglia, you could also enjoy staying in a traditional villa in one of the cities along the route of the race. We offer the best range and price for villas around the Mille Miglia area.
Our highly-rated customer support service representatives would be happy to answer all your questions, and help you in whichever way possible.