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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Participating in the #1000Miglia is not just about testing your driving skills, it is also about taking care of your fellow travellers 🚗😍
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Partecipare alla #1000Miglia non è solo mettere alla prova la propria abilità alla guida, è anche prendersi cura dei propri compagni di viaggio 🚗😍
Apr 17
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15 April 2024 National Made in Italy Day, the occasion to celebrate Italian excellence in the world: in the grounds of Villa Firenze in Washington DC, the residence of the Italian Ambassador to the USA @italyinus, #1000Miglia is present with a Lancia Aurelia B20, a model with classic and timeless charm, often protagonist at the most beautiful race in the world 💫
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15 Aprile 2024 Giornata Nazionale del Made in Italy, l’occasione per celebrare l’eccellenza italiana nel mondo: #1000Miglia presente a Washington DC nel parco di Villa Firenze, residenza dell’Ambasciatrice d’Italia negli USA @italyinus, con una Lancia Aurelia B20, modello dal fascino classico e senza tempo spesso protagonista alla corsa più bella del mondo 💫
Apr 16
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A 1932 Fiat 514 Coppa Alpi Spider S on arrival in Rome, the Eternal City, during the #1000Miglia2023✨
The rendezvous in the Italian capital is on 13 June📍
Will you be there?
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Una Fiat 514 Coppa Alpi Spider S del 1932 all’arrivo a Roma, la Città Eterna, durante la #1000Miglia2023✨
L’appuntamento nella Capitale è per il 13 giugno📍
E tu ci sarai?
#1000Miglia2024
Apr 15
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By certifying the passage of cars at locations along the route, the passage control stamped on the time sheets of each individual competitor, together with the time trials, average trials and time controls, make up the structure of a regularity race 🚗
#1000Miglia #1000Miglia2024
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Attestando il passaggio delle automobili nelle località lungo il percorso, il controllo timbro apposto sulle tabelle di marcia di ogni singolo concorrente compone, insieme alle prove cronometrate, alle prove di media e al controllo orario, la struttura di una gara di regolarità 🚗
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Apr 12
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Towards #CoppadelleAlpi2024 ⏳
Just over two weeks to go until the start of the unique edition of this event that will take the crews across the entire Alpine arc from East to West in five legs.
Are you also looking forward to it? 🔜🚗
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Verso #CoppadelleAlpi2024 ⏳
Mancano poco più di due settimane all’inizio dell’edizione unica di questo evento che porterà gli equipaggi ad attraversare in 5 tappe l’intero arco alpino da Est a Ovest.
Anche tu non vedi l’ora? 🔜🚗
Apr 10
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A special thanks to all our Partners who also made the third edition of #SorrentoRoads unique 💫, the format is designed to take the 1000 Miglia style beyond the classic routes of the most beautiful race in the world.
A 1000 thanks to all and see you soon! 🚗
@comunesorrento, @chopard, @jpmorganprivatebank, @franciacorta, @galagloves, @gerards_cosmetic_culture, @acquadolomia, @calabrese1924 e @fondazionesorrento
#SorrentoRoads2024
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Un ringraziamento speciale a tutti i nostri Partner che hanno reso unica anche la terza edizione di #SorrentoRoads 💫 il format pensato per portare lo stile 1000 Miglia al di fuori dei classici tracciati della Corsa più bella del mondo.
1000 grazie a tutti e arrivederci!🚗
@comunesorrento, @chopard, @jpmorganprivatebank, @franciacorta, @galagloves, @gerards_cosmetic_culture, @acquadolomia, @calabrese1924 e @fondazionesorrento
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Apr 8
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The #SorrentoRoads2024 that took crews to the most beautiful corners of Campania has come to an end 🏁
For the third year running, Alfonso Facchini and Luigia Olivetti in a 1938 B.M.W 328 triumphed in the third edition of the event by #1000Miglia! 🚗🥇
On the podium in second place were Tarcisio Bonomi e Patrizia Codini in a 1955 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster🥈, and on the third step Alessandro Girardi e Simonetta Mastellini in a 1955 Porsche 356 1500 Coupé🥉
Riccardo Fiorentini and Giovanna Ceci in a 1972 Porsche 911 2.4 T Targa won the “Città di Sorrento Trophy” 🏆
Check out all the classifications at the link in bio ☝️
Until next time!
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Si è conclusa la #SorrentoRoads2024 che ha portato gli equipaggi negli angoli più belli della Campania 🏁
Alfonso Facchini e Luigia Olivetti a bordo di una B.M.W 328 del 1938, per il terzo anno consecutivo, hanno trionfato nella terza edizione dell’evento by #1000Miglia! 🚗🥇
Sul podio in seconda posizione Tarcisio Bonomi e Patrizia Codini su Porsche 356 1500 Speedster del 1955🥈, mentre sul terzo gradino Alessandro Girardi e Simonetta Mastellini su Porsche 356 1500 Coupé del 1955🥉
Riccardo Fiorentini e Giovanna Ceci a bordo di una Porsche 911 2.4 T Targa del 1972 vincono il “Trofeo Città di Sorrento” 🏆
Scopri tutte le classifiche al link in bio ☝️
Al prossimo appuntamento!
Apr 7
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🏆 The winners, for the popular jury, of the #SorrentoRoads2024 show competition held between the gardens of the Fondazione Sorrento and Piazza Andrea Veniero are:
📸 a 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster for best design and style in the historic category (up to 1980)
📸 a 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo for best design and a 2008 Ferrari California for best style in the modern category (from 1980)
Following the car exhibition, the crews reached the island of Capri by sea, where they enjoyed the breathtaking scenery of one of the world’s most sought-after tourist destinations 🌊
After returning to the peninsula, the drivers and co-drivers prepared for the 1 vs 1 knockout regularity challenges for the 3rd “Città di Sorrento Trophy” 🏁🚗
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🏆 A vincere, per la giuria popolare, il concorso espositivo della #SorrentoRoads2024 che si è tenuto tra i giardini della Fondazione Sorrento e Piazza Andrea Veniero sono:
📸 una Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster del 1959 per miglior design e stile della categoria storiche (fino al 1980)
📸 una Lamborghini Gallardo del 2006 per miglior design e una Ferrari California del 2008 per miglior stile della categoria moderne (dal 1980)
In seguito all’esposizione delle auto, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto via mare l’Isola di Capri dove hanno goduto degli scenari mozzafiato di una delle mete turistiche più ambite al mondo 🌊
Dopo il rientro in penisola, driver e copiloti si sono preparati per affrontare le sfide di regolarità 1 vs 1 ad eliminazione diretta per il 3° “Trofeo Città di Sorrento” 🏁🚗
Apr 6
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Drivers and co-drivers resumed their journey with Time Trials in the splendid setting of the Marina di Arechi - Salerno Port Village 🌊
Before leaving the southern gulf of the Sorrento peninsula, the cars animated the central streets of Salerno where the Passage Control was dedicated to the Automobile Club of Salerno ⏱️
After the last time trials along the Sorrentina National Road, the cars passed through Vico Equense📍
The race day ended with the return of the crews to Sorrento, with the last passage control at Piazza Veniero in Sorrento that confirmed the winners of the third edition of the Sorrento Roads: Alfonso Facchini and Luigia Olivetti in a B.M.W 328 from 1938 🏆
See you tomorrow for the last race activities 🔜
#SorrentoRoads2024
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Driver e copiloti hanno ripreso il loro viaggio con le Prove Cronometrate nella splendida cornice della Marina di Arechi- Salerno Port Village 🌊
Prima di lasciare il golfo meridionale della penisola sorrentina, le auto hanno animato le vie centrali di Salerno dove il Controllo Timbro è stato dedicato all’automobile Club di Salerno ⏱️
Dopo le ultime prove cronometrate lungo la Strada Statale Sorrentina, il passaggio a Vico Equense📍
La giornata di gara si è conclusa con il ritorno degli equipaggi a Sorrento, con l’ultimo controllo timbro presso la Piazza Veniero di Sorrento che ha sancito i vincitori della terza edizione della Sorrento Roads: Alfonso Facchini e Luigia Olivetti a bordo di una B.M.W 328 del 1938 🏆
A domani per le ultime attività sportive di gara 🔜
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Apr 5
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More than 200 km have been driven on this race day 🔛🚗
Today, the cars took part in the regularity challenge that, from Piazza Andrea Veniero in Sorrento, climbed towards Sant’Agata sui due Golfi and reached the Nastro Verde for the first Time Trials 🕐
The passage through Positano, Praiano, Amalfi and Minori and the second block of Time Trials in the port of Maiori offered the beauty of the Amalfi Coast. The crews then continued along the coast on the slopes of the Valle dell’Irno towards Salerno and Cilento 🌅
After stopping for lunch in Capaccio, the competitors visited the Paestum Archaeological Park, home to prehistoric, Greek and Roman buildings, leaving the competing cars on display in the splendid setting in front of the excavations ✨
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Sono più di 200 i km percorsi in questa giornata di gara 🔛🚗
Oggi, le auto si stanno cimentando nella sfida di regolarità che, da Piazza Andrea Veniero a Sorrento è salita verso Sant’Agata sui due Golfi e ha raggiunto il Nastro Verde per le prime Prove Cronometrate 🕐
Il passaggio da Positano, Praiano, Amalfi e Minori e il secondo blocco di Prove Cronometrate nel porto di Maiori hanno offerto la bellezza della Costiera Amalfitana, gli equipaggi hanno poi proseguito lungo la costa alle pendici della Valle dell’Irno verso Salerno e il Cilento 🌅
Dopo la sosta per il pranzo a Capaccio, i concorrenti hanno visitato il Parco Archeologico di Paestum, sede di costruzioni preistoriche, greche e romane, lasciando in esposizione le auto in gara nella splendida cornice davanti agli scavi ✨
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Apr 5
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#SorrentoRoads2024 has begun 🚩
The competitors reached the town of Sorrento where technical and administrative checks were held on the day in the Villa Fiorentino Park, involving the 30 crews in the race.
🚗 Challenging last year’s winner, a 1938 BMW 328, will be numerous models from Bugatti, B.M.W, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Lancia, Fiat, Jaguar, Mercedes, Morgan, Triumph, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini and Ferrari.
Stay tuned!
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Al via #SorrentoRoads2024 🚩
I concorrenti hanno raggiunto la città di Sorrento dove in giornata si sono svolte, nel Parco di Villa Fiorentino, le verifiche tecniche e sportive che hanno coinvolto i 30 equipaggi in gara.
🚗 A sfidare la vincitrice della scorsa edizione, una BMW 328 del 1938, ci saranno numerosi modelli di Bugatti, B.M.W, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Lancia, Fiat, Jaguar, Mercedes, Morgan, Triumph, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini e Ferrari.
Stay tuned!
Apr 4
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🕛 -1 day to the start of #SorrentoRoads2024 🎉
Tomorrow starts the journey that, for the third year running, will lead crews to explore the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast. Passages through Salerno and Paestum and a visit to Capri are the novelties of this edition 🌊
Get more info about the event at the link in bio 👆
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🕛 -1 giorno all’inizio della #SorrentoRoads2024 🎉
Inizia domani il viaggio che, per il terzo anno consecutivo, porterà gli equipaggi alla scoperta della Penisola Sorrentina e della Costiera Amalfitana. I passaggi da Salerno e Paestum e la visita a Capri le novità di questa edizione 🌊
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Apr 3