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1000 Miglia Rally Kicks Off as 430 Vintage Cars Conquer Opening Stage

Kicking off with timed trials at Brescia Castle, competitors press toward Desenzano del Garda on the 1,900-kilometer route to Rome

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Overview

  • The rally began with a ceremonial start on Brescia’s Viale Venezia, time trials at the city’s castle and a village parade in Piazza Vittoria.
  • On the opening leg, 430 vintage cars traversed Valsabbia before tackling six timed trials at Sirmione and pausing at Desenzano del Garda.
  • The field includes a Tribute 1000 Miglia of 123 modern Ferraris and electric prototypes from the 1000 Miglia Green category.
  • Ferrari Classic has entered five historic models, featuring Yulia Timonina Houghtaling and her daughter Alisia competing for the Coppa delle Dame in a 750 Monza.
  • Competitors now face tomorrow’s mountain passes toward Rome and aim to complete the full loop back to Brescia by June 21.