The origins of the myth
An old motto claims that fuel runs through the veins of the people of Brescia instead of blood.
This is an indication of the passion for engines inscribed in the DNA of this territory and its inhabitants since the end of the 19th century, when Brescia’s motoring tradition began.
From the first races to the Mille Miglia Cup
March 14, 1899 | Verona-Mantua-Brescia-Verona
A racing car made its first appearance in the territory of Brescia. A race won by Ettore Bugatti who, driving his Prinetti & Stucchi three-wheeler vehicle, ignited the passion for motor racing in Brescia.
September 10-11, 1899 | Brescia and the first races
The people of Brescia decided to organize a race of their own. On Sunday, September 10, Brescia held the first-ever “Speed Race”, a 6 km automobile race on the ring road of the city. On the following Monday, the Brescia- Mantua-Verona-Brescia 223 km race began.
September 5, 1904 | The Brescia Circuit
The Brescia Circuit was prepared along the roades of the Brescia-Cremona-Mantua-Brescia route for a total of 185 km to be repeated twice. The first race took place on the occasion of the Brescia Week, repeated on September 9, 1905 with the first Coppa Florio race.
September 4, 1921 | The 1st Italian Grand Prix
Thanks to Arturo Mercanti, the city of Brescia had the possibility of organizing the Italian Grand Prix, included among the events of the International Automotive-Air Circuit. In addition to the “Chilometro Lanciato” and other races for the minor categories, the attention was focused on the new Brescia Circuit, known as the “Circuito della Fascia d’Oro” name of the town of Montichiari, that on September 4 kicked off the firts Italian Grand Prix.
From the following year, the Italian Grand Prix would be transferred to the Monza Circuit, inaugurated in 1922.
November 14, 1926 | The founding of Brescia Automobile Club
After the Automobile Club was set up in 1906, Brescia Automobile Club was officially founded under the new rules of the Royal Automobile Club of Italy, officially instituted by the law-decree of November 14, 1926 with the introduction of the Public Register of Motor Vehicles.
January 18, 1927 | The organization for the first Mille Miglia Cup
Thanks to the intuition of the four founders Franco Mazzotti, Aymo Maggi, Giovanni Canestrini and Renzo Castagneto, the Mille Miglia Cup came to life. The opening of the headquarters in Corso Magenta in Brescia, marked the start to the organization of the first Mille Miglia Cup.
Brescia Automobile Club: a partnership of passion and sport
Circuito di Brescia, Circuito del Garda, Brescia-Edolo-Ponte di Legno, Colle S. Eusebio, Trofeo Lumezzane and Cronoscalata del Monte Maddalena: these are just some of the races organized by ACI Brescia, which continued the direction set by Renzo Castagneto.
A rich heritage, through which Brescia Automobile Club preserves Brescia’s motor tradition and its sports, cultural and human heritage.
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A still unbeaten record of 1️⃣1️⃣ victories in the historic #1000Miglia for Alfa Romeo, which to this day shows up at the start of the race with cars and specimens that have made automotive history. 🏆🥇🚗
📸 In the photo an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Bertone from 1955 at the #1000Miglia2023
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Record tuttora imbattuto di 1️⃣1️⃣ vittorie nella #1000Miglia storica per l’Alfa Romeo che, ancora oggi, si presenta al via della corsa con esemplari e modelli che hanno fatto la storia dell’auto. 🏆🥇🚗
📸In foto un’Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Bertone del 1955 alla #1000Miglia2023
Sep 28
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Participating in the #1000Miglia is always a team effort: the driving skill of the driver and the precision of the co-driver in reading the Roadbook are the ingredients for a winning Team! 🔎🗺️💪
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Partecipare alla #1000Miglia è sempre un lavoro di squadra: l’abilità alla guida del driver e la precisione del co-driver nella lettura del Roadbook sono gli ingredienti per un Team vincente! 🔎🗺️💪
Sep 26
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The summer is coming to an end 🥲 memories like the #1000Miglia2023, will remain!
Here is the “travelling museum” in #Sirmione. 😍
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L’estate sta finendo 🥲 i ricordi, come la #1000Miglia2023, restano!
Qui il passaggio del “museo viaggiante” da #Sirmione. 😍
Sep 21
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A 1934 Lagonda M45 Rapide drives up to the centre of San Marino during the #1000Miglia2023: a car with an unmistakable design in a setting that has been a #unescoworldheritagesite since 2008, a true 1000 Miglia experience! 🤩
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Una Lagonda M45 Rapide del 1934 sale verso il centro di #sanmarino durante la #1000Miglia2023: auto dal design inconfondibile in uno scenario che dal 2008 è stato inserito tra i Patrimoni dell’Umanità dall’Unesco, un’esperienza da #1000Miglia! 🤩
Sep 19
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It is impossible to remain indifferent to the passage of the cars of the #1000Miglia, historical pieces that race in the most beautiful places of our country. 😍
📸🚗 In the photo the crew of a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Young on the Mura Venete of Bergamo at the #1000Miglia2023.
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É impossibile rimanere indifferenti al passaggio delle auto della #1000Miglia, pezzi storici che affrontano corsa nei luoghi più belli del nostro Paese. 😍
📸🚗 In foto l’equipaggio di una Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Young del 1929 sulle Mura Venete di Bergamo alla #1000Miglia2023.
Sep 14
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Audacity, determination, passion for engines and a love for Italy run in the blood of the competitors who love returning to #Brescia to experience the uniqueness of the #1000Miglia.
📸🚗 In the photo the crew of a 1945 D.B. Citroen Spider at the #1000Miglia2023.
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Audacia, determinazione, passione per i motori e amore per l’Italia scorrono nel sangue dei concorrenti che amano tornare a #Brescia per vivere l’esperienza unica della #1000Miglia.
📸🚗 In foto l’equipaggio di una D.B. Citroen Spider del 1945 alla #1000Miglia2023.
Sep 12
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An enthralling race that makes you dream: every car in the #1000Miglia has a story to tell.
What is your dream car?
📸🚗 In the photo a Lancia Aurelia B21 Berlina 1951 at the #1000Miglia2023
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Una gara che ti cattura lo sguardo e che ti fa sognare: ogni auto della #1000Miglia ha una storia da raccontare.
Qual è l’auto dei tuoi sogni?
📸🚗 In foto una Lancia Aurelia B21 Berlina del 1951 alla #1000Miglia2023
Sep 7
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The cars of the #1000Miglia, defined as a “unique travelling museum”, are true works of mechanical art that compete in the challenges of regularity driving through the exclusive places of Italy. 🖼️😍
📸🚗 In the foreground the crew of a 1925 O.M. 665 Sport Superba 2000 CM3 at the San Damiano Military Airport during the Time Trials at the #1000Miglia2023.
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Le auto della #1000Miglia, definita “museo viaggiante unico al mondo”, sono vere opere d’arte meccanica che si misurano nelle sfide della regolarità attraversando i luoghi unici d’Italia. 🖼️😍
📸🚗 In primo piano l’equipaggio di una O.M. 665 Sport Superba 2000 CM3 del 1925 all’Aereoporto Militare San Damiano durante le Prove Cronometrate alla #1000Miglia2023.
Sep 5
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Our participants never lack enthusiasm, always ready to get into the mix. 💪🤩
📸🚗 In the photo, the crew of a 1955 O.S.C.A. MT4 1350 2AD at the #1000Miglia2023.
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L’entusiasmo non manca mai ai nostri partecipanti, sempre pronti a mettersi in gioco. 💪🤩
📸🚗 In foto l’equipaggio di una O.S.C.A. MT4 1350 2AD del 1955 alla #1000Miglia2023.
Aug 31
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Our wonderful public always warmly welcomes the crews wherever they pass by: the #1000Miglia is also this. 😍
What does the 1000 Miglia represent for you?
📸🚗 In the photo the crew of a 1931 FIAT 522C in Desenzano during the #1000Miglia2023.
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Saluti e sorrisi del nostro meraviglioso pubblico accolgono gli equipaggi in ogni luogo attraversato: la #1000Miglia è anche questo. 😍
Cosa rappresenta la 1000 Miglia per te?
📸🚗 In foto l’equipaggio di una FIAT 522C del 1931 a Desenzano durante la #1000Miglia2023.
Aug 29
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That indispensable feeling you have for your car when every hundredth of a second can be decisive ⏱️
During the #1000Miglia2023 the competing crews were tested in 144 Time Trials ❗
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L’intesa indispensabile per sentire la propria auto quando ogni centesimo di secondo può essere decisivo ⏱️
Durante la #1000Miglia2023 gli equipaggi in gara si sono misurati con ben 144 Prove Cronometrate ❗
Aug 23
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Come on #barbie, let’s go party #pebblebeachconcours #montereycarweek
Aug 20