The Italian Mille Miglia ("Thousand Miles" in English) was one of the most legendary car races in the early 20th century.






1927 - 2007
May 17th - 20th, 2007 Brescia Italia

It took place 24 times between 1927 and 1957. Its history ended after a fatal crash in 1957 but lives on in the "Mille Miglia Storica" which is run for serious enthusiasts owning original cars that either actually competed in the original events, or are at least of a type that did. The next event of that kind will be flagged off on May 17th, 2007.



The famous Millie Miglia race was established by Contes Aymo Maggi and Franco Mazzotti in 1927 when their hometown Brescia hat lost the Italian Grand Prix to Monza. The organisers chose a road from Brescia to Rome and back. The length of that course was one thousand roman miles - hence the name "Mille Miglia" which means "thousand miles".

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