Press conference today
“Mille Miglia is so much more than race cars, drivers, winners, and losers. Mille Miglia is a part of Italian life, and its effects extend the length and breadth of Italy, all the way down to Sicily.”
Denis Jenkinson
Although written seventy years ago, this sentence by English journalist Denis Jenkinson, winner of the 1955 Mille Miglia alongside Stirling Moss, is still current, because it fully reflects what the Red Arrow means to this day, and how beloved it is even now.
In keeping with the tradition of the international presentation, the 33rd nostalgia edition of the Mille Miglia race, scheduled from 14 through 17 May, was presented on opening day of Techno-Classica Essen, the most important showcase dedicated to Europe’s vintage cars.
“Yet again, eighty-eight years after the first edition in 1927, the can’t-miss appointment with the Red Arrow is planned in Brescia, the City of the Mille Miglia, where, from 14 through 17 May 2015, Mille Miglia’s 32nd nostalgia edition will be held,” commented Roberto Gaburri, Chairman of 1000 Miglia Srl.
Adding together the 24 racing editions from 1927 to 1957 (13 before the Second World War and 11 after 1947), the 3 with the rally formula of 1958, 1959 and 1961, and the 32 nostalgia editions from 1977 to 2014, the 2015 edition will see the seventieth auto competition to bear the Mille Miglia name.
As always, this will be a one-of-a-kind opportunity to best savour the best of Italian hospitality, through artistic masterpieces and natural scenery of extraordinary beauty, all enriched by the passing of 430 vintage cars.
This year, Mille Miglia will be organized for the third time by a company that is a 100% stakeholding of Automobile Club di Brescia, the holder of the brand since the first edition.
According to Marco Makaus, Managing Director of 1000 Miglia Srl, “This year’s edition will be another step on a long journey that continues to hold fascination, and to which some modifications are made every year, always with the utmost respect for tradition.
In 2015, after the positive experience of the previous year, Mille Miglia will continue to be held in four stages over four days.
This is a choice with strong repercussions on the entire programme and course, which in 2014 met with the general public’s enthusiastic approval. The extra stage, with extended passage times, allowed more people to watch the cars go by: in particular, the finish was moved to Sunday instead of Saturday night, to allow families and younger people to be on hand as well.
Our commitment was immediately to guarantee authenticity and safety for Mille Miglia, as well as its historical and sporting aspects. All this led us to introduce some new elements, while seeking to respect the legend we have been called upon to protect and celebrate.”
THE 2015 COURSE
At the last edition, the course underwent changes in order to allow the Mille Miglia to pass through places where it had been absent for years. This year, continuing with this same philosophy, some variations have been introduced.
The start – moved up to 2:30 PM on Thursday, 14 May – will take place as always from Viale Venezia delle Mille Miglia: the first stage will end in Rimini. The next day, stage two, in accordance with tradition, will bring the competitors to Rome.
The programme on day two, Friday, 15 May, does not hold much new in store: after San Marino, the participants will continue towards Senigallia, where they will have lunch on the coastal road, Pesaro and Ancona; they will then continue south, along the coastline, to Loreto, Recanati and Macerata and on to Ascoli and Teramo.
From here, the long caravan of cars will turn inland towards Rieti. The arrival in the capital will be moved up from last year, with the first car reaching Rome, at Castel Sant’Angelo at 8:30 PM.
On Saturday 16 May, the course will remain virtually unchanged from Rome to Tuscany, with the usual transits, so loved by competitors, through Ronciglione, Viterbo, Radicofani, and Siena. The rest stop will take place for the first time in Cascina; after Pisa and Lucca, the competing cars will cross the Abetone Pass, returning to flat ground all the way to Reggio Emilia.
Stage three will end in Parma, with the final control in front of its renowned Teatro Regio at 9:00 PM. On Sunday morning, from the ducal city, the competitors will return to Brescia.
Stage four, on Sunday, 17 May, offers two entirely new elements for the Red Arrow course: to make its own contribution to an extraordinary event like Expo Milano 2015, while not blocking fair traffic with its own caravan of more than one thousand cars, Mille Miglia will be paying tribute with a passage control at Villa Reale in Monza, the seat of Expo 2015.
Moreover, to the great joy of the drivers of the cars in competition and the spectators on hand, the Red Arrow will be entering the Autodromo di Monza, thanks to an agreement between the owners of these two car racing icons: Automobile Club d’Italia of Brescia, and of Milano.
In the Brianza circuit, including the recently restored “high-speed” section, competitors will be contending in some time trials: the winner will be awarded an Automobile Club di Milano trophy named for the great Alberto Ascari who lost his life in Monza in May 1955, exactly sixty years ago.
Then, passing through Bergamo and Franciacorta, the approximately 430 cars in the race will return to Brescia 1,760 kilometres later.
organization
The logistical and organizational aspects of an event like this one are always quite complex, explains Andrea Dalledonne, Managing Director of 1000 Miglia Srl: “The numbers are indicative of the apparatus set in motion by Mille Miglia, which this year will see about 430 cars in the competition, a record figure for all editions, with about 1,600 persons between participants and team members, involving more than 2,000 persons in the organization, and accrediting about 2,000 journalists and media operators. This is why we would like to publicly thank all those who made the commitment to host the Red Arrow’s passage and to offer an exciting spectacle of history, sport, and culture.”
From the sporting standpoint as well, there are some new features: 2015 saw an increase in the number of trials to determine classification, rising to 84, 76 of which traditional and 8 by average time. Unchanged are the coefficients applied to the cars, but the supplementary “bonus” will no longer be applied to the models that took part in an edition between 1927 and 1957.
MILLE MIGLIA 2015 registrations
The world’s most admired “travelling museum” continues to charm fans on all five continents. The past years, 2013 and 2014, saw on-line entries on the Mille Miglia registration site by more than 2,500 teams and vehicles. Those who had already registered this year did not have to repeat the process; with the new registrations, the number of potential registered competitors exceeds 3,000.
Registrations with Mille Miglia 2015 confirmed the trend of recent years, which has exceeded all expectations: despite the persisting economic crisis, which certainly conditioned the number, the total is virtually identical to previous years. The only difference is in the addition of five represented countries, which have risen to 42: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Japan, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monte Carlo, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Republic of San Marino, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, United States, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand.
Excluding incomplete, unpaid, or invalid registrations, 617 were assessed by the examination commission, from 7 nations more than last year; Italy continues to be the country with the highest representation, with 131 entries.
Slightly declining are participations from Germany, with 85 registered teams. The United Kingdom, with 54 entries, has held steady.
Countries with double-digit entries include Netherlands and Belgium, respectively with 42 and 40 competitors, Switzerland with 38, the United States with 36, Austria with 12, and Japan with 11.
Of the registered vehicles, the most represented brands are Alfa Romeo and Jaguar with 58 cars; followed by Lancia with 43 and Fiat with 42 entries; Mercedes-Benz also counts 42, followed by Porsche with 36 cars, Aston Martin with 29, Bugatti with 22, and Ferrari and Austin Healey with 21; the list ends with other names, for a record total of 73 carmakers.
teams and vehicles accepted to the start of MILLE MIGLIA 2015
Like every year, so many requests have caused some difficulty for the Committee called upon to make the choice to select the teams admitted to motor sport’s Mount Olympus. Taking part in the Mille Miglia has always been considered a success: finishing it – no matter where in the classification – brings sublime excitement.
After the fervid selection work applying rigorous criteria of merit, the Selection Committee had no reservations about its list of accepted cars, whose value in terms of quality, collector’s interest, and sporting merits is quite high. Of these, 67 are models that took part in at least one Mille Miglia racing edition, from 1927 to 1957.
To expand the historical value of a fleet of vehicles that no vintage car event can boast of, those making the selection decided to accept, in addition to the 430 cars selected, 9 more models entered by the Italian Army, in the special “military” category, bringing the total to nearly 430 cars, a record figure. Of these, 22 belong to the “Special List”: these are models that, although responding to the characteristics of Mille Miglia, for a number of reasons did not take part during the classic years. These cars, competing to all effects as the others, will start in a “Special List”: the only difference will be that of not assigning the coefficient of merit, so that victory remains reserved for the models that took the field from 1927 to 1957.
from the carmakers’ museums: treasures of INESTIMABLE value
Among the many reasons why Mille Miglia is without compare for refinement, exclusivity, and prestige, there is that of being the rarest travelling museum of automobile history. Once a year, treasures of inestimable value, which have gone down in history as among the finest in international motor sports, will converge on Brescia.
Participants include models from the museums of carmakers like Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Jaguar and Porsche.
The cars taking the field at the Viale Venezia start on the evening of Thursday, 16 May belong to 61 different brands: the lion’s share goes to Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo with 38 cars, followed by Jaguar with 36, FIAT with 34, Lancia with 30 and Porsche with 22 cars.
THE RED ARROW READY FOR 2016
Yet again, after eighty years, the can’t-miss appointment with the Red Arrow is scheduled in Brescia, the city of the Mille Miglia, for this coming 14 May; and next year’s date is already set: Mille Miglia 2016 will take place from 12 to 15 May.
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Salim Rifai and Giordano Mozzi in a 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster are the winners of the #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023 🏆
On the podium in second place were Umberto and Alice Galloni in an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turism 1930🥈, and on the third step Albert Wetz and Francois Drazdik in a Lancia Aurelia B20 GT 1957🥉
This is where the #1000MigliaExperience2023 🚗 comes to an end
📸from left to right the third, first, second classified
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Salim Rifai e Giordano Mozzi su Porsche 356 Speedster 1955 sono i vincitori della #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023 🏆
Sul podio in seconda posizione Umberto e Alice Galloni su Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turism 1930 🥈, mentre sul terzo gradino Albert Wetz e Francois Drazdik su Lancia Aurelia B20 GT 1957🥉
Si conclude qui la #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023 🚗
📸da sinistra verso destra il terzo, il primo e il secondo classificato
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Dec 8
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Lunch in the desert, the final time trials on the Yas Marina circuit and the end of the race at Maryah Island, in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s financial centre: this was the menu of the last day of the #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023
Stay tuned to know the winners! 🥇
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Pranzo nel deserto, ultime prove cronometrate sul circuito di Yas Marina e conclusione di gara a Maryah Island, nel cuore del centro finanziario di Abu Dhabi: questo il menù dell’ultima giornata di #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023
Stay tuned per conoscere i vincitori! 🥇
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Dec 7
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A refreshing night in Fujairah before passing through the charming village of Hatta and returning to Dubai for the end of Leg 3️⃣
The Passage Controls under the Gate Building of the Dubai International Financial Centre, 🏢 the first building to be completed in the DIFC and home to the Stock Exchange, preceded the closing of the day on the docks of Port Rashid Marina and the night aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth 2 🛳
Tomorrow is the final day that will take the crews to the capital Abu Dhabi
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Notte ristoratrice a Fujairah prima del passaggio nel suggestivo borgo di Hatta e il ritorno a Dubai per la conclusione della tappa 3️⃣
Il Controllo Timbro sotto il Gate Building del Dubai International Financial Centre, 🏢 il primo edificio ad essere completato nel DIFC e sede della Borsa, ha preceduto la chiusura di giornata sulle banchine di Port Rashid Marina e la notte a bordo del transatlantico Queen Elizabeth 2 🛳
Domani la giornata conclusiva che porterà gli equipaggi nella capitale Abu Dhabi
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Dec 6
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From the shores of Ras Al Khaimah, Leg 2️⃣ heads upwards, to the summit of ⛰️ Jebel Jais at a height of almost 2000 metres
In the afternoon, the participants returned to Fujairah, the only emirate whose coastline does not overlook the Persian Gulf
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Dalle coste di Ras Al Khaimah, la 2️⃣ tappa punta verso l`alto, la vetta di ⛰️ Jebel Jais a quasi 2000 metri di altezza
Nel pomeriggio i partecipanti hanno fatto rientro a Fujairah, l`unico emirato la cui costa non si affaccia sul Golfo Persico
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Dec 5
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With the start of Leg 1️⃣, the crews began the 1,600 km journey that will take them through all the seven Emirates
Leaving Dubai, and before reaching the end of the leg in Ras Al Khaimah, the cars, crossed the border into Oman, a spectacular new feature of this edition 🇴🇲
See you tomorrow for the second leg, stay tuned!
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Con il via della 1️⃣ tappa, gli equipaggi hanno iniziato il viaggio di 1.600 km che li porterà ad attraversare tutti e sette gli Emirati
Lasciando Dubai, le auto, prima di raggiungere il fine tappa di Ras Al Khaimah, hanno varcato il confine con l’Oman, spettacolare novità di questa edizione 🇴🇲
Appuntamento a domani per la seconda tappa, stay tuned!
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Dec 4
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Kicking off the #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023 🚗
📍It was the Maydan Racecourse in Dubai that hosted the Opening Day of the race. Today, following the technical checks on the cars, the participants faced the training sessions which helped them to get familiarized with the techniques of regularity racing.
In this picturesque setting, the public was able to admire the beauty of Supercars, Iconic and Classic Cars ✨
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Al via #1000MigliaExperienceUAE2023 🚗
📍È stato il Maydan Racecourse di Dubai ad ospitare l’Opening day della gara. In questa giornata i concorrenti, successivamente alle verifiche delle auto, hanno affrontato sessioni di training in cui hanno potuto prendere familiarità con le tecniche delle corse di regolarità.
In questa suggestiva cornice il pubblico ha potuto ammirare la bellezza di Supercars, Iconic e Classic Cars ✨
Per tutti gli aggiornamenti segui 👉 @1000migliaexperienceuae
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Dec 3
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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 🇴🇲
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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
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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! 🚗✨
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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.
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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.
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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