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1987: The 1000 Miglia returns every year

A new chapter, the same legendary spirit

After the success of the biennial editions, there could only be one answer: since 1987 the “Spring Race” would be back every year. The rebirth of the Red Arrow was now complete.

1987: a new start

On the day of the sealing ceremony, Piazza della Vittoria turned into a living room. Here Bruno Boni, the Mayor of the 1000 Miglia and later President of the Chamber of Commerce, received illustrious guests, just as in all the post-war editions. At the start, Lorella Cuccarini led the many stars that walked on the platform, stealing the flashes of photographers from the Prince of Kent.

After the Brescia-Rome-Brescia race, victory went to a Formula 1 driver: Alessandro Nannini, that until today, is the only professional driver to have won the 1000 Miglia.

1988: the rise of the Red Arrow

1988 was a turning point: from the biennial organization, supported by a voluntary service, it became necessary to set up a permanent structure with permanent employees, able to guarantee the annual scheduling of the event.

Good results soon arrive: the new 1000 Miglia began an ascent that led it to be recognized as “the most beautiful race in the world”. While the legendary events of the speed race editions remained unique and Brescia became known worldwide as “the city of the 1000 Miglia”.

A long-lasting success

Between Automobile Club Brescia and Marva Srl, the company set up by the organizers, a contract was signed that provided for the entrusting of the 1000 Miglia for four-year periods.

After the 1989 edition, known as the year of uninterrupted rainfall and with the President of the Italian Republic Francesco Cossiga attending the sealing ceremony, the Nineties began under the sign of communication.

One only needs to think of the 1.500 information workers that arrive in Brescia from all over the world.

1000 Miglia in the world

Thanks to its fame, the Red Arrow attracts fans from all over the world, extending well beyond Brescia. It is such a great success that, during the Nineties, the phenomenon led to the creation of many independent international events, appointments and initiatives inspired by the 1000 Miglia.

  • 1991: the “American Friends of the Mille Miglia” club is founded and, since the 1990s, it has organized a motoring event called “California Mille”. 
  • 1992: a race called “La Festa Mille Miglia” continues to be held in Japan.
  • 1996: the “Mil Millas Sport de la República Argentina” started again, an Italian-Argentine co-production of organizers and fans, who resumed the traditional race that was held in Argentina in the Forties.

Museo della Mille Miglia

In 2004, in the ancient Monastery of S. Eufemia della Fonte in Brescia, the Mille Miglia museum was inaugurated thanks to a group of enthusiasts who financed the restoration of the monastery and the setting-up of the museum.

The Automobile Club of Brescia, in addition to taking an active part as a member of the Association that runs the Museum, made available the Historical Archive of the 1000 Miglia, which it owns.

The management and the organization of the Red Arrow

The management of the Miglia by Marva Srl ended in 2007: the Automobile Club of Brescia announced a tender for the 5 year assignment of the management of all operations marked by the Red Arrow.

ATI (Associazione Temporanea d’Imprese) made up of MAC Group Srl, Meet Communication Srl and Sanremorally Srl won the tender and management ended in 2012 with the holding of the 30th edition of the Race.

Since 2013, the organization of the race and the management of the brand and licenses have been handled directly by the Automobile Club of Brescia, through its subsidiary 1000 Miglia Srl, an in-house company wholly owned by the organization.

The route of the “traveling museum”

If the number of entry applications increases year after year, the route, except for a few variations, is always the same. An itinerary that, respecting the original roads, the journey continues to represent one of the best promotions of Italy and its excellences.

The Red Arrow: a symbol rich in history

In designing the “red arrow” with white writing, in order to indicate the race path, Renzo Castagneto could not have thought that, at the beginning of the third millennium, his symbol would have continued to indicate what is still the “most beautiful race in the world”.

An event with very different characteristics from the original speed race, which continues to be a prestigious, internationally known and loved brand.

All the organizers of the 1000 Miglia

From the 1000 Miglia speed race to the re-enactment of the vintage car Race, there have been many organizers and promoters over the years. Personalities who have been able to enrich each edition with a pioneering spirit and a passion for excellence.

1927 – 1940 (except 1939): Royal Automobile Club of Brescia.

1947 – 1957: Automobile Club of Brescia.

1958 – 1961 (Editions with Rally formula, except 1960): Automobile Club of Brescia.

1967 (“10 Miglia” Re-enactment): Musical Watch Veteran Car Club Brescia.

1968 (Historical Re-enactment for the launch of the Alfa Romeo 1750): Alfa Romeo S.p.A.

1977 (Historical Re-enactment): M. W. V. C. Club and ACI Brescia.

1982 2007 (except 1983 e 1985, Historical Commemoration): Marva Srl under licence from ACI Brescia.

2008 2012 (Historical Re-enactment): A.T.I. under licence from ACI Brescia.

Since 2013 (Historical Re-enactment): 1000 Miglia Srl, in-house company of Automobile Club of Brescia.

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A rainy 1000 Miglia, a lucky 1000 Miglia 🌧 
Not even the rain could stop the crews, who continued their sporting activities with perseverance and determination 💪🏻
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1000 Miglia bagnata, 1000 Miglia fortunata 🌧 
Nemmeno la pioggia ha fermato gli equipaggi che hanno continuato ad affrontare le attività sportive con costanza e determinazione💪🏻

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This is the #1000Miglia 2024 🫶🏻
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Questa è la #1000Miglia 2024 🫶🏻
After some 2200 km through some of the most beautiful places in Italy, the crews reached #Brescia 
Let’s review the best moments of Leg 5 🥲🚗🏁
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Dopo circa 2200 km attraversando alcuni tra i luoghi più belli d’Italia, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto #Brescia 
Rivediamo i momenti più belli della Tappa 5 🥲🚗🏁
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1 day ago

Ripercorriamo i luoghi della Tappa 2 della #1000Miglia2024

📍Genova
Altra novità della 1000 Miglia 2024: Genova. Gli equipaggi raggiunta la costa, affiancando il mar Ligure hanno raggiunto il Porto Antico della città, dove si è svolto il pranzo della seconda giornata di gara. Le vetture hanno poi sfilato per le vie del centro città passando, accolte da un folto pubblico, sotto l’arco di Piazza Vittoria.

📍La Spezia
L’ultimo atto ligure dell’edizione 2024 della Freccia Rossa è stato il passaggio a La Spezia: dapprima il Controllo Timbro e le Prove Cronometrate fra le imponenti fregate della Marina Militare all’interno dell’Arsenale Militare Marittimo, poi con un altro timbro nel cuore della città, in Piazza Verdi.

📍Viareggio
Arrivati in Versilia, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto Viareggio, dove gli edifici Liberty della famosa Passeggiata hanno fatto da cornice a 4 Prove Cronometrate. Il Controllo Orario che ha sancito la fine della Tappa 2 è stato a Torre del Lago Puccini, in ricordo dei cento anni dalla scomparsa del Maestro.

Scopri tutti i luoghi della Tappa 2 al link in bio 👉https://1000miglia.it/eventi/1000-miglia/1000-miglia-2024/i-luoghi-della-1000-miglia-2024-tappa-2/
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Let’s look back at the locations of Leg 2 of the #1000Miglia2024

📍Genoa
Another new feature of the 1000 Miglia 2024: Genoa. After reaching the coast, on the Ligurian Sea, the crews arrived at the city’s Porto Antico, where lunch was held on the second day of the race. The cars then paraded through the streets of the city centre and, greeted by a large crowd, passed under the arch of Piazza Vittoria.

📍La Spezia
The last Ligurian act of the 2024 edition of the Red Arrow was the passage through La Spezia: first the Passage Control and the Time Trials among the imposing frigates of the Navy inside the Maritime Military Arsenal, then another passage stamped in the heart of the city, in Piazza Verdi.

📍Viareggio
Once in Versilia, the crews reached Viareggio, where the Art Nouveau buildings of the famous Passeggiata provided the backdrop for four Time Trials. The Time Control that marked the end of Leg 2 was at Torre del Lago Puccini, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the death of the Maestro.

Discover all the locations of Leg 2 at the link in bio 👉https://1000miglia.it/en/events/1000-miglia/1000-miglia-2024/i-luoghi-della-1000-miglia-2024-leg-2/
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3 days ago

J.P. Morgan Private Bank si unisce per il primo anno alla leggendaria corsa automobilistica ✨
Conoscenza, tecnica e passione sono i valori fondamentali che il prestigioso marchio, sempre al fianco dei suoi clienti e delle loro passioni, condivide con la 1000 Miglia.
Per l’occasione la multinazionale ha dato la possibilità ai propri ospiti di provare l’ebrezza di un simulatore di guida che consente di gareggiare con auto d’epoca in un’esperienza davvero emozionante🚗
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J.P.Morgan Private Bank teams up for the first year with the legendary car race ✨
Expertise, technique and passion are the core values that the prestigious brand, always side by side with its clients and their passions, shares with the 1000 Miglia.
For the occasion, the multinational company gave its guests the chance to experience the thrill of a driving simulator that allowed them to race classic cars in a truly thrilling experience 🚗

#1000Miglia2024
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J.P. Morgan Private Bank si unisce per il primo anno alla leggendaria corsa automobilistica ✨
Conoscenza, tecnica e passione sono i valori fondamentali che il prestigioso marchio, sempre al fianco dei suoi clienti e delle loro passioni, condivide con la 1000 Miglia. 
Per l’occasione la multinazionale ha dato la possibilità ai propri ospiti di provare l’ebrezza di un simulatore di guida che consente di gareggiare con auto d’epoca in un’esperienza davvero emozionante🚗
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J.P.Morgan Private Bank teams up for the first year with the legendary car race ✨
Expertise, technique and passion are the core values that the prestigious brand, always side by side with its clients and their passions, shares with the 1000 Miglia. 
For the occasion, the multinational company gave its guests the chance to experience the thrill of a driving simulator that allowed them to race classic cars in a truly thrilling experience 🚗

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5 days ago

1000 Miglia bagnata, 1000 Miglia fortunata 🌧
Nemmeno la pioggia ha fermato gli equipaggi che hanno continuato ad affrontare le attività sportive con costanza e determinazione💪🏻
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A rainy 1000 Miglia, a lucky 1000 Miglia 🌧
Not even the rain could stop the crews, who continued their sporting activities with perseverance and determination 💪🏻

#1000Miglia2024
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1000 Miglia bagnata, 1000 Miglia fortunata 🌧 
Nemmeno la pioggia ha fermato gli equipaggi che hanno continuato ad affrontare le attività sportive con costanza e determinazione💪🏻
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A rainy 1000 Miglia, a lucky 1000 Miglia 🌧 
Not even the rain could stop the crews, who continued their sporting activities with perseverance and determination 💪🏻

#1000Miglia2024
1 week ago

Ripercorriamo i luoghi della Tappa 1 della #1000Miglia2024

📍Brescia
L’11 giugno la gara è partita dalla città che le ha dato i natali: Brescia, luogo che è passato, presente e futuro, anima e cuore della Corsa, sede di partenza e arrivo sin dalla prima edizione.

📍Palazzolo sull’Oglio
Proseguendo, gli equipaggi sono stati accolti con grande entusiasmo dalla città conosciuta per la bellezza della sua Torre, vero e proprio simbolo di Palazzolo, che con i suoi 92 metri d’altezza è la torre civica campanaria a base circolare più alta d’Europa.

📍Torino
E, infine, la prima novità della #1000Miglia2024: per la prima volta la rievocazione della corsa ha fatto tappa a Torino. Il passaggio in via Roma fino a Piazza San Carlo, dove le vetture sono state presentate al pubblico, è stato speciale, con il colpo d’occhio della Mole Antonelliana che, per l’occasione, si è illuminata della Freccia Rossa.

Scopri tutti i luoghi della Tappa 1 al link 👉 1000miglia.it/eventi/1000-miglia/1000-miglia-2024/i-luoghi-della-1000-miglia-2024-tappa-1/
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Let’s look back on the locations of Leg 1 of the #1000Miglia2024

📍Brescia
The race started on 11 June from the city of its origins: Brescia, a place that is the past, present and future, the soul and heart of the Race, the start and arrival since the first edition.

📍Palazzolo sull’Oglio
Continuing on, the crews were welcomed with great enthusiasm by the town known for the beauty of its Tower, a true symbol of Palazzolo, which at a height of 92 metres is the tallest round-based civic bell tower in Europe.

📍Turin
And finally, the first novelty of the #1000Miglia2024: for the first time, the re-enactment of the race stopped in Turin. The passage through Via Roma to Piazza San Carlo, where the cars were presented to the public, was special, with the glimpse of the Mole Antonelliana which, for the occasion, was illuminated by the Red Arrow.

Discover all the places of Leg 1 at the link 👉 1000miglia.it/en/events/1000-miglia/1000-miglia-2024/i-luoghi-della-1000-miglia-2024-leg-1/
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After some 2200 km through some of the most beautiful places in Italy, the crews reached #Brescia
Let's review the best moments of Leg 5 🥲🚗🏁

After the Time Trials in Baschi, #Orvieto welcome the Red Arrow: continuing through the Terni area, there were the Time Trials in Montegabbione, the last sporting activity before the break 📍
The lunch break of the fourth leg was #Solomeo💫

The longest day has begun: 590 kilometres will be covered by the cars in Leg 4.
The crews left Rome to reach the towns of #Civita Castellana and #Amelia for the first two Passage Controls of the day.
The wonders of our country continue to provide the backdrop to the #1000Miglia

The cars of the #1000Miglia2024 plunged into the unmistakable Tuscan landscapes that once again welcomed the Red Arrow this year.
What a wonderful show! 🤩

Before reaching Tuscan soil, the crews tackled the Average Trial of the Bracco Pass, then reached #LaSpezia, the last Ligurian city to host the transit of the #1000Miglia2024 with a Time Trials inside the Maritime Military Arsenal ⏱️🚗
Then #Massa welcomed the event.

The 2024 edition of the most beautiful race in the world arrived in #Genova, European Capital of Sport 2024, for the first time in its almost 100-year history.
The Ligurian capital welcomed the Red Arrow with an incredible view of the city from the Belvedere dei Dogi 😍

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