The maiden voyage, the beginning of the legend
The excitement, the emotions, the thrill of the race. In rainy March 1927 the first Mille Miglia Cup shook the Italian roads. An inaugural edition that kicked off the great epic of the speed race, later loved all over the world.
«Among modern pleasures there is none that surpasses or equals that of a journey by car.»
Ada Negri “Secolo XX”
The first 1000 Miglia
After months of organizing the first Mille Miglia Cup finally arrived. It was 8 o’clock in the morning on March 26 1927, when Aymo Maggi and Bindo Maserati’s Isotta Fraschini inaugurated the legendary Red Arrow.
It was the debut of an event that amazed the whole of Italy. A long race amidst downpours of rain, banks of fog and whirlwind of dust along the unpaved roads that put the drivers to the test.
An unprecedented awakening
In Perugia the favourite Gastone Brilli Peri in his Alfa Romeo RLSS was forced to withdraw, but the best was yet to come. At dawn on March 27, the whole city of Brescia was awakened by word of mouth. Beyond all expectations, the long drive of 1.600 km through Italy was coming to an end.
At 4a.m. a telegram from Feltre reached Renzo Castagneto at the headquarters of the Royal Automobile Club of Brescia: the arrival was imminent.
On the finish line
Two minutes after 6 a.m., a large crowd welcomed the Lambdas of the Lancia team, followed by the O.M. 665 Superba of Nando Minoja and Giuseppe Morandi. They were the ones who triumphed, crossing the finish line in Viale Venezia in 21 hours, 4 minutes and 48 seconds, with an average speed of 77.238 km/h.
This was not the only record to cause a stir. With their tiny Peugeot 5 HP MM Cazzulani-Monferroni won the category of 750 cubic centimetre, taking just under 34 hours to complete the entire route, at an average speed of 48.087 km/h. The newspapers headline that a new era, that of a hitherto unknown freedom, had opened.
«Just over twenty hours, not even a day and a night to complete almost 1.700 km: an average speed that exceeds 77 km/h. The motorcar has passed through the streets of half of Italy as a ruler of time and space. The success of the mechanical vehicle therefore is amazing.»
“Corriere della Sera”, 1927
The winners of the first Mille Miglia Cup
Vehicle
O.M. 665 Superba
Travel time
21h 04’ 48”
Average speed
77, 238 km/h
«Among the aims of the 1000 Miglia is to demonstrate that, with the cars normally on sale, you can travel on existing roads in our country, at high speeds, certain of safety and regularity…
Giovanni Canestrini, 1927
Our task is therefore to give the race a technical social and, why not, tourist function.»
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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! 🚗✨
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023
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! ✨
#1000Miglia #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023
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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
#1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023
Nov 1