Mille Miglia: highlights
Brescia, 16th October 2013: time to officially present the thirtysecond commemorative edition of what Enzo Ferrari aptly described as “the world’s most beautiful race”.
The event will take place from the 15th to the 18th May 2014. Many surprises, with new roads and places for the competitors to see and one more day during which to enjoy the sights in some of Italy’s most enchanting places.
“Officina Mille Miglia”: a new project to support innovative ideas in an automotive context.
Brescia’s Palazzo della Loggia sets the scene for the 2014 edition of the Mille Miglia. Today’s presentation of the thirtysecond commemorative event marks the start of preparations for what Enzo ferrari aptly described as “the world’s most beautiful race“. 1000 Miglia S.r.l. shall again stage the event, a huge task in terms of financial and logistic effort – thanks to which the city of Brescia shall welcome a throng of enthusiasts from all over the world on Thursday 15th May, and celebrate the roar of ancient engines on Viale Venezia for the traditional start of the race to Rome and back again.
As in 2013, the 2014 race aims to maintain intact the spirit of the Red Arrow and to pay even more attention to the history and tradition of the race as well as to the safety of participants and bystanders alike. At the same time, innovation will play an important rôle. Presenting the race were Roberto Gaburri, President of 1000 Miglia S.r.l. and Marco Makaus plus Andrea Dalledonne, Joint CEOs of 1000 Miglia S.r.l. – the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Brescia Automobile Club which holds the rights and title to the Red Arrow.
The main changes compared with the 2013 event regard the route and programme of the event. The first item of news is that the next Mille Miglia will last one day longer, with the last leg of the journey back to Brescia on Sunday morning.
On Thursday evening, the cars will leave as usual and make their way to Vicenza. From there, they will head North to Marostica and Bassano del Grappa, then on to Padova and Thermae Abano Montegrotto for a night’s rest.. “The Veneto region – said Marco Makaus, who explained the details of the route – was always enthusiastic about the Mille Miglia. In 2014 we will pay homage to these enchanting places and to the pre-1933 races which partly took place on these roads. It was high time to return and reward the local administrations who unceasingly asked for the Mille Miglia to come back to their territory.
On the morning of Friday, 16th May they will head south to San Marino and then, unlike in previous years, not head inland but continue to Riccione and follow the Adriatic highway south to Loreto. Then on to L’Aquila, a city badly hit by an earthquake in 2009, in a gesture of solidarity with the local population which still suffers from the effects of this catastrophe. In 1997 the Red Arrow crossed Umbria, which had suffered a similar fate, whilst in 2013 the route passed through Emilia Romagna in a gesture of solidarity with the people of another region hit by a heavy earthquake. “More than 400 oldtimers – said Makaus – will drive through the historic city centre and attract intensive Media attention, to themselves but also to the state of repair of the city and to the needs of its inhabitants, helping to ensure that they receive the help they need to get back to normal.“.
The second day on the road will come to a close in the heart of Rome. On Saturday, 17th May the cars will take the traditional route northwards to Ronciglione, Viterbo, Radicofani and Siena – places inextricably linked with the Mille Miglia and beloved of participants and spectators alike. Then eastwards to Volterra, Lucca and Pisa before heading over the Futa Pass and Raticosa Pass and down to Bologna, where the crews will take a well-earned rest in the city centre.
On the morning of Sunday, 18th May the cars will leave on an unprecedented fourth leg of the journey. Driving through Modena, Reggio Emilia and then on to Mantova, the birthplace of Tazio Nuvolari, they will cross the finishing line in Brescia just before lunch and receive their awards in the afternoon.
As far as the technical aspects go, the number of time trials goes up to 74. Furthermore, after more than ten years, the average-speed navigation trials return to the Mille Miglia. Six such trials – requiring the compatitor to cruise at a constant speed – will be a feature of the race in 2014. This exercise is common outside Italy and, according to Makaus, “aims to allow teams from other parts of Europe to score a higher number of points as a contribution to fostering the climate of healthy competition and international sporting friendship which was always a distinctive hallmark of the Mille Miglia“.
In the words of Roberto Gaburri, President of Mille Miglia S.r.l., “the same positive values move participants and spectators alike”. The Mille Miglia brand continues to represent a strong pole of attraction for household names, companies of worldwide repute who regard the Mille Miglia as a valuable communication platform.
“Although the economy has seen better times – added Gaburri – the Red Arrow has lost none of its appeal and continues to attract sponsors, licensees, business partners, participants and enthusiasts in high numbers. To us it’s therefore no surprise that our balance sheet, presented last week, is indeed a healthy one.
Andrea Dalledonne – Joint CEO of 1000 Miglia S.r.l. – explained the numbers and stated that “turnover amounted to six million Euro, with a gross margin (EBIT) of over one and half million Euro and a net margin after tax of more than 60.000 Euro“. This takes into consideration the payment to Automobile Club di Brescia of a royalty fee amounting to 1.200.000,00 Euro, over 150.000,00 Euro more than the yearly fee paid for the past five events. “I am proud to say that, in financial terms, this is a truly outstanding result – said Dalledonne – expressed in financial terms our EBIT, the relationship between profit and turnover, is at benchmark level”.
This achievement made us reflect upon the nature of the Mille Miglia, its traditions and the relevance of its values in a modern context. “The world’s most beautiful race always stood for technical innovation and human daring” as Dalledonne pointed out. In keeping with this tradition, 1000 Miglia S.r.l. therefore decided to launch the “Officina Mille Miglia” project in order to support young people endeavouring to enter the automotive world with innovative projects. “To this end – said Dalledonne – we shall set up a trust in order to finance and support start-ups involving gifted people and new ideas in the world of automotive technology. This project – he added – will be launched within the next few months but we’re laying the foundations now by allocating funds within the 2012-2013 balance sheet”.
The next step on the path of the Mille Miglia 2014 will be the opening of registrations online under www.1000Miglia.it.
Contact:
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The countdown has begun ⏳
Just a few days to go until the start of the fifth edition of the #1000MigliaWarmUpUsa, which will take place from 22 to 27 October in the Washington D.C. area.
A day of training followed by the Coppa USA, a race of over 800 kilometres in full 1000 Miglia style 🚗
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Il conto alla rovescia è iniziato ⏳
Manca poco al via della quinta edizione del #1000MigliaWarmUpUsa che si svolgerà dal 22 al 27 Ottobre nei dintorni di Washington D.C.
Una giornata di training a cui seguirà la Coppa USA, una competizione di oltre 800 chilometri in pieno stile 1000 Miglia 🚗
Vivi insieme a noi quest’esperienza, le iscrizioni chiudono il 20 Settembre 🔜
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Sep 11
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Spirit of 1000 Miglia Awards 😍🔥
🏅1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 Sprint Touring Corto Gara
🏅1964 Abarth Simca 2 Mila Corsa
🏅1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione
🏅1964 Alfa Romeo TZ
🏅1956 Fiat 8V Zagato
🏅1949 Ferrari 166 Touring
🏅1953 Nardi Debois Peugeot Frua coupé
🏅1929 O.M. 665 SSMM
🏅1953 Nardi 750 Frua
🏅1955 Maserati 150S
And the winner is … 🥁
🏆 1952 Ferrari 212/225 Touring barchetta
Sep 4
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Let’s look back on the locations of the last leg of the #1000Miglia2024 ✨
📍Ferrara
The first city to host the passage of the cars on the final day was Ferrara, a classic transit of the 1000 Miglia: a Passage Control was held in Piazza Trento e Trieste, after which the cars reached Piazza Ariostea and the Castello Estense for the first three Time Trials of the morning.
📍Sirmione
Also this year the town dating back to Roman times welcomed the most beautiful Race in the world with a Passage Control in the setting of the Harbour and the Scaligero Castle.
📍Desenzano del Garda
The 1000 Miglia 2024 returned to Desenzano, passing through the town that has an important artistic, historical and archaeological heritage.
📍Salò
Overlooking the enchanting gulf at the foot of Mount San Bartolomeo, Salò welcomed the competing cars and offered striking passages through the squares until reaching the symbolic Clock Tower.
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Ripercorriamo i luoghi dell’ultima tappa della #1000Miglia2024 ✨
📍Ferrara
La prima città ad ospitare il passaggio delle auto nella finale è stata Ferrara, un passaggio classico della 1000 Miglia: in Piazza Trento e Trieste si è tenuto un Controllo Timbro, dopodiché le vetture hanno raggiunto Piazza Ariostea e il Castello Estense per le prime tre Prove Cronometrate della mattinata.
📍Sirmione
Anche quest’anno la cittadina risalente all’epoca romana ha accolto la Corsa più bella del mondo con un Controllo Timbro nella cornice del Porto e del Castello Scaligero.
📍Desenzano del Garda
La 1000 Miglia 2024 è tornata a Desenzano attraversando la cittadina che possiede un importante patrimonio artistico, storico e archeologico.
📍Salò
Affacciata sull’incantevole golfo ai piedi del monte San Bartolomeo, Salò ha accolto le auto in gara offrendo i suggestivi passaggi tra le piazze fino a raggiungere la simbolica Torre dell’Orologio.
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Aug 30
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Also this year @franciacorta was the Official Sparkling Wine of #1000Miglia 🥂
During Leg 1, the crews paid homage to the hills and vineyards of the Franciacorta territory, which provided the backdrop for the Red Arrow 🚗
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Anche quest’anno @franciacorta è stato Official Sparkling Wine di #1000Miglia 🥂
Durante la Tappa 1 gli equipaggi hanno reso omaggio alle colline e ai vigneti del territorio Franciacortino, che hanno fatto da sfondo alla Freccia Rossa 🚗
Aug 29
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Joined by their passion for cars and motor racing, our Race Main Sponsors wholeheartedly and competently supported the 42nd edition of the most beautiful Race in the world 🚗💪
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Uniti dalla passione per le auto e le competizioni automobilistiche, i nostri Race Main Sponsor hanno supportato con grande passione e competenza la 42^ edizione della Corsa più bella del mondo 🚗💪
@the_fast_lane_club, @thehoutkampcollection, @retrorallygroup e @way2drive.nl.
Aug 27
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Pebble in red
Aug 19
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Italians do it better 🇮🇹
Aug 17
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Ready, set, go! The treasure hunt has begun. Which cars will be awarded with the Spirit of 1000 Miglia medals? Follow us and share our passion.
#1000Miglia #Montereycarweek #pebblebeach
Aug 14
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Back to back. Setting up the #1000Miglia lounge at the @goodingandcompany pavilion. Once again this year, we look forward to meeting you in the paradise of car lovers.
Stay tuned!
Aug 12
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Let’s look back on the locations of Leg 4 of the #1000Miglia2024✨
📍Siena
The must-see passage through Piazza del Campo in Siena was, as always, fascinating and exciting, both for the participants who, having got out of their cars, did not miss the opportunity of a souvenir selfie in the Piazza del Palio, and for the public, who enthusiastically welcomed the transit of the cars through the streets of the centre.
📍Prato
The Travelling Museum reached Prato, a city with a medieval atmosphere, and from the wonderful Piazza in front of the Emperor’s Castle, site of the Time Control, the crews then reached the city centre.
📍San Lazzaro di Savena
The Time Control in San Lazzaro di Savena concluded this very long fourth leg: the central Piazza Luciano Bracci hosted the end of the second last day of racing.
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Ripercorriamo i luoghi della Tappa 4 della #1000Miglia2024✨
📍Siena
L’imperdibile passaggio da Piazza del Campo a Siena è stato come sempre affascinante ed emozionante sia per i partecipanti che, scesi dalle loro auto, non hanno perso l’occasione di un selfie ricordo nella Piazza del Palio, che per il pubblico, che ha accolto con grande entusiasmo il passaggio delle auto nelle vie del centro.
📍Prato
Il Museo Viaggiante ha raggiunto Prato, città di carattere medievale, e dalla meravigliosa Piazza antistante il Castello dell’Imperatore, sede di un C.O, gli equipaggi hanno poi raggiunto il centro cittadino.
📍San Lazzaro di Savena
Il C.O. a San Lazzaro di Savena ha concluso questa lunghissima quarta tappa: la centrale Piazza Luciano Bracci ha ospitato la fine della penultima giornata di gara.
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Aug 8
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Enhancing tradition and protection of territories are the core values that link @villatrasqua, the thousand-year-old Chianti Classico estate and the most beautiful Race in the world 🇮🇹
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La valorizzazione della tradizione e la tutela dei territori sono i valori cardine che accomunano @villatrasqua, la millenaria tenuta del Chianti Classico, e la Corsa più bella del mondo 🇮🇹
#1000Miglia2024
Aug 7
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Let’s look back on the locations of Leg 3 of the #1000Miglia2024✨
📍Pontedera
Upon arriving in the province of Pisa, it was Pontedera, the city of the Vespa, that welcomed the Red Arrow.
📍Castiglione della Pescaia
Arriving in the Maremma, between the blue sea and the green hills, the crews reached Castiglione della Pescaia where a sudden downpour welcomed the cars and the lunch break on the third day of the race.
📍Rome
No Race can be the most beautiful in the world without the most beautiful City in the world.
The centre of Rome thus came alive with the unmistakable roar of the 1000 Miglia cars that paraded on the Via Veneto platform. At the end of the parade, the convoy drove past the Colosseum giving the crews a globally unique sight.
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Ripercorriamo i luoghi percorsi della Tappa 3 della #1000Miglia2024✨
📍Pontedera
Giunti nella provincia di Pisa, è stata Pontedera, la città della Vespa, ad accogliere la Freccia Rossa.
📍Castiglione della Pescaia
Giunti nella Maremma, tra l’azzurro del mare e il verde delle colline, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto Castiglione della Pescaia dove un acquazzone improvviso ha accolto le auto e il break per il pranzo della terza giornata di gara.
📍Roma
Non c’è Corsa più bella del mondo senza la Città più bella del mondo.
Il centro di Roma si è così animato del rombo inconfondibile delle auto della 1000 Miglia che hanno sfilato sulla pedana di Via Veneto. Conclusa la passerella, il convoglio ha costeggiato il Colosseo regalando agli equipaggi un colpo d’occhio unico al mondo.
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Aug 1