1000 Miglia News - March 2, 2009

Brescia, The race to become part of the legend is about to declare its participants. The door for the Mille Miglia 2009 registration closed at midnight, Italian time, and participants have been informed about their admittance on February 1, 2009.

There will be 375 exclusive cars of unparalleled value, coming from history making car manufacturers. These cars have distinguished themselves because of their technical and sporty characteristics, amongst the almost 1300 candidates who applied to enter the race.

This year, in the third decade of the historic revival for the Mille Miglia race, selections criteria have been made ever more strict, and respectful of its history and tradition. The cars permitted to enter, will surely help the public and the appassionati re-live the essence of the 24 historic Mille Miglia Races, speeding down the roads of the past.

In the meantime, modern technology permits present day entry candidates, to check their status via a reserved access in the official website. Aspiring participants will also receive a written confirmation of the acceptance of their car. The above also applies for cars on the waiting list, hoping to substitute any car that might give up their place between now, and the start of the Mille Miglia in May.

Those who have been accepted, will have until March 31, 2009 to acquire additional services, for example, for their support or accompanying crews.

Cars that were not accepted this year can still join the Mille Miglia Community which has been specifically created for those cars who have participated in at least one historic Mille Miglia speed race (1927 – 1957), or at least one revival, that has been taking place since 1977.