The Mille Miglia was the classic Italian road race. It helped create the glamour of great Italian car makers like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Lancia from the 1920s to 1950s. Crashes were dangerous and many people including spectators were killed. It still exists today for classic cars as a regularity race and attracts the crowds. I’ve seen many references to the Mille Miglia but never really understood the appeal - until now.
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