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100 cars, some dating back to 1927, will be part of the most beautiful race on earth
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The world’s most beautiful race is coming to the UAE for the first time, bringing together 100 of the most unique and classic cars. For the organizers of 1000 Miglia, or “Mille Miglia” as they are commonly known, it will be the biggest event outside of their native Italy.
The event was first held in Italy in 1927 and has since become an iconic event for all car enthusiasts. In the UAE, the racecourse will travel through iconic locations such as Jebe Jais, Downtown Dubai and the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.
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Taking place from December 4 to 8, as an extension to the celebration of UAE National Day on December 2, the event will feature a 1,600-kilometer car race across the country’s seven emirates.
At the announcement ceremony in Dubai, 1000 Miglia CEO Alberto Piantoni said he was delighted to bring the event to the country. “For the first time in these areas, it’s possible to see parades of cars that are often closed in garages in museums and private collections,” he said.
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“It will be a 360-degree driving experience like no UAE racer has ever experienced.”
“This is history being made,” said Gaurav Dhar of Marshal Fintech Partners, member of the organizing committee and CEO. “This is just the beginning and I am sure this event will bring many opportunities.”
The race will see a driver and a co-driver compete against other classic cars in three categories. Chronograph and timing equipment will be shipped from Italy to ensure accuracy. “Don’t underestimate the race to the limit,” Gaurav Dhar, who races in Italy, warned would-be racers.
participating vehicles
Mille Miglia will bring together some of the rarest cars in the world. According to Colonel Abdulla Al Hurr Al Suwaidi of the Ministry of Home Affairs, some iconic cars from the UAE Police Force will also take part in the competition.
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Below is a partial list of vehicles that will be participating in the event:
- 1927 OM 665 “Superba” – a similar model that won the first 1000 Miglia in 1927
- 1952 Porsche 356 in the famous 1953 Pan American Rally, driven by Gautamalan coffee tycoon Manfredo Lippman
- 1964 Lincoln Continental – Purchased by the then Pope for his trip to India in 1964.It was then presented to Mother Teresa, auctioned off for charity, and remains in India to this day
- 1958 Messerschmitt FMR TG 500 Roadster – the smallest and most daring car in the race
- The largest number of Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings – widely regarded as the fastest car in the world in the 1950s – ever seen in the UAE, 10 owners will take part
- 1958 Ferrari 250GT California LWB Spyder – one of the rarest and most valuable Ferraris ever
- 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400 ‘Periscopo’ – the first version of the legendary Countach supercar
All supercars will be shown to the public at the Dubai Creek Golf Club on its opening day, December 4.
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key figure
- 100 cars
- 40 international teams
- 24 nationalities
- 17 1000 Miglia Class Team
- 83 Jubilee Class
- 20 Contemporary Icons
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