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.
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Best in Classic 2023 ✨ The contest by Ruoteclassiche that rewards ten excellences of classic motoring and more.
🗓️ During the third edition of the event organised by Ruoteclassiche, the 🏆1000 Miglia 2023, which “once again this year took a real travelling museum through Italy, with cars of the highest historical level, and involved them in an extraordinary street party, attracting fans and onlookers alike” was awarded Best International Race.
Thanks to @ruoteclassiche and all the fans who voted for our Race!
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Best in Classic 2023 ✨ il contest di Ruoteclassiche che premia dieci eccellenze del motorismo d’epoca e non solo.
🗓️ Nella terza edizione della manifestazione targata Ruoteclassiche, la 🏆1000 Miglia 2023, che “anche quest’anno ha portato attraverso l’Italia un vero e proprio museo viaggiante, con vetture di altissimo livello storico, e le ha coinvolte in una straordinaria festa di piazza, richiamando a bordo strada appassionati e curiosi” è stata premiata come Miglior Gara Internazionale.
Grazie a @ruoteclassiche e a tutti gli appassionati che hanno votato la nostra Corsa!
Nov 20
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📅 The #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023 that will take place from 3 to 7 December was presented in Dubai at the @qe2dubai
📍 The 120 cars entered, coming from 31 countries, will cover 1600 km in 4 legs, crossing all 7 states of the Arabian Peninsula experiencing a regularity race in pure 1000 Miglia style
After a very successful 2022 edition, the most beautiful race in the world in the Middle East returns with a novelty: the passage through the Sultanate of Oman 🇴🇲
For any info 👉 @1000migliaexperienceuae
Stay tuned! 🚗
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📅 Presentata a Dubai al @qe2dubai la #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023 che si svolgerà dal 3 al 7 dicembre
📍In 4 tappe le 120 auto iscritte, provenienti da 31 paesi, percorreranno 1600 km attraversando tutti e 7 gli stati della Penisola Araba sperimentando una gara di regolarità in puro stile 1000 Miglia
Dopo un`edizione 2022 di grande successo la Corsa più bella del mondo nel Medio Oriente torna con una novità: il passaggio dal Sultanato dell’Oman 🇴🇲
Per tutte le info 👉 @1000migliaexperienceuae
Stay tuned! 🚗
Nov 16
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A race full of emotion, passion and precision, let’s look back together at the unique moments of the 1000 Miglia Warm up USA 2023! 🚗✨
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023
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Una gara ricca di emozioni, passione e precisione, rivediamo insieme i momenti unici del 1000 Miglia Warm up Usa 2023! 🚗✨
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Nov 8
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🚩1000 MIGLIA 2024: ENTRIES OPEN 🚩
The wait is over, from today until 16 January you can enter for the next edition of the most beautiful race in the world.
Enter your details and register at the link in bio👆.
📝 By Friday 12 April the list of cars admitted to the race will be made official.
#1000Miglia #1000Miglia2024
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🚩1000 MIGLIA 2024: APERTE LE ISCRIZIONI🚩
L’attesa è finita, da oggi fino al 16 Gennaio potrai iscriverti alla prossima edizione della Corsa più bella del Mondo.
Inserisci i tuoi dati e registrati al link in bio👆.
📝Entro venerdì 12 Aprile verrà ufficializzata la lista delle auto ammesse alla gara.
#1000Miglia #1000Miglia2024
Nov 7
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Let’s look back on the best moments of the last leg of the #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023 🎥🔥
Nov 5
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Shawn Till and Leanne Till in a Alfa Romeo 1750GS-1931 are the winners of the #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023 🏁🚗
A wonderful journey that takes the beauty and spirit of the 1000 Miglia overseas.
Thanks to all the Participants, Partners and Sponsors who stood by us in this fourth edition!
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Shawn Till e Leanne Till su Alfa Romeo 1750GS-1931 sono i vincitori del #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA 2023 🏁🚗
Un meraviglioso viaggio che porta oltreoceano la bellezza e lo spirito della 1000 Miglia.
Grazie a tutti i Partecipanti, i Partner e gli Sponsor che sono stati al nostro fianco in questa quarta edizione!
@Chopard, @Vredesteintires, @townofmiddleburg, @salamanderresort, @barboursvillevineyards, @beverlyequestrian, @fastcarsltd, @goodingandcompany, @competizioneandsportscars e @italyinus
Nov 5
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The fourth edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA 2023 is almost over! 🏁
On the final day of the race the cars, after tackling the Foxcroft Average Trials, headed to the first Passage Controls in the Village of Unison, a famous site of the American Civil War, and then to the second one scheduled at Morven Park🌳
After a lunch stop in Maryland, at the Congressional Country in Bethesda Club, the race will continue with a parade on Italian soil at the Italian Embassy and will end with the last sector of the race on the return to Middleburg. 🚗🥇
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023
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La quarta edizione del 1000 Miglia Warm Up Usa 2023 è quasi giunta al termine! 🏁
Nell’ultimo giorno di gara le auto, dopo aver affrontato la Prova di Media di Foxcroft, si sono dirette al primo Controllo Timbro nel Villaggio di Unison, luogo celebre della guerra di secessione americana e poi al secondo previsto al Morven Park🌳
Dopo la sosta pranzo nel Maryland, al Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, la gara proseguirà con la sfilata sul suolo italiano dell’Ambasciata Italiana e si concluderà con l’ultimo settore di gara nel ritorno verso Middleburg. 🚗🥇
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023
@italyinus ✨
Nov 4
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The race continues🚗
Let’s relive the highlights of Leg 2️⃣ 💫
Nov 4
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The town of Middleburg at the center of the second leg of the 1000 Miglia Warm UP USA 2023📍2️⃣
After the start in downtown Middleburg, the first part of the day saw the crews tackling several Time Trials before crossing the border into West Virginia, reaching Shepherdstown and driving along the banks of the Potomac River to the Passage Controls at Harper’s Ferry ✍🏻
Return to Virginia from Purcellville, Average Trials and secret recordings in Mountville and the end of the morning racing at the Beverly Equestrian 🚗
🏆In the afternoon the eagerly awaited return of the 1vs1 challenge valid for the Middleburg Trophy with the display of all the cars along Madison St.
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023 #townofmiddleburg
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La cittadina di Middleburg al centro della seconda tappa del 1000 Miglia Warm UP USA 2023 📍2️⃣
Dopo il via dal centro di Middleburg, la prima parte della giornata ha visto gli equipaggi affrontare numerose Prove Cronometrate prima di attraversare il confine con la West Virginia, raggiungere Shepherdstown e percorrere le rive del Potomac fino al Controllo Timbro ad Harper’s Ferry ✍🏻
Rientro in Virginia da Purcellville, Prove di Media e rilevamenti segreti a Mountville e conclusione della mattina di gara al Beverly Equestrian 🚗
🏆Nel pomeriggio l`atteso ritorno della sfida 1vs1 valida per il Trofeo Middleburg con l`esposizione di tutte le auto lungo Madison St.
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023 #townofmiddleburg
Nov 3
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As the crews prepare for Leg 2️⃣📍, let’s look at the best moments of yesterday ✨
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Nov 3
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Around 300 km will be covered by the participants during the first leg of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA 2023📍1️⃣
The crews, who started from Middleburg, tackled the First Time Trials in the Salamander Resort equestrian area, followed by two Average Trials: the first one along Crest Hill Rd and the second one in the scenic Shenandoah National Park 🌳
This was followed by the cars competing in the Time Trials set amidst the beautiful vineyards of Barboursville Vineyards in the historic Virginia countryside and the ruins of Governor James Barbour’s home, a 19th century mansion commissioned and designed by President Thomas Jefferson 🍷
The first leg will end with the participants returning to Middleburg, with a dinner in pure American style at the Lost Barrel Brewery! ✨
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Sono circa 300 i km che i concorrenti percorreranno durante la prima tappa del 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA 2023📍1️⃣
Gli equipaggi, partiti da Middleburg, hanno affrontato le Prime Prove Cronometrate nell’area equestre del Salamander Resort, seguite da due Prove di Media: la prima lungo la Crest Hill Rd e la seconda nel suggestivo Shenandoah National Park 🌳
A seguire, le auto in gara si sono misurate nelle Prove Cronometrate allestite tra i meravigliosi vigneti della cantina Barboursville Vineyards nella storica campagna della Virginia e le rovine della casa del Governatore James Barbour, residenza dell’800 voluta e disegnata dal presidente Thomas Jefferson 🍷
La prima tappa si concluderà con il ritorno dei concorrenti a Middleburg, con una cena in puro stile americano presso il Lost Barrel Brewery! ✨
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023
@Chopard, @Vredesteintires , @townofmiddleburg, @salamanderresort,@barboursvillevineyards, @beverlyequestrian,@fastcarsltd,@goodingandcompany e @competizioneandsportscars
Nov 2
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Enjoy the most beautiful moments of the Training Day! 🎥💥
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA
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Nov 1