The roar of historic engines from the 1000 Miglia will once again echo along the shores of the Lake Garda, with Manerba ready to host the 2025 edition of the famous race. This time, the thrilling passage of vintage cars will take place in the early stages of the competition, offering a unique spectacle for residents and visitors alike. The “Red Arrow” will pass through the Manerba area on the afternoon of June 17, for the second consecutive year, reinforcing the bond between the “most beautiful race in the world” and the Garda.
The Route on Lake Garda
The arrival in Manerba is expected around 1:30 PM on Tuesday, June 17, shortly after the departure of the first of the 420 historic vehicles from Viale Venezia in Brescia, scheduled for 12:30 PM. The convoy, made up of authentic automotive gems built between 1927 and 1957, will travel along the SP39 before proceeding down Via del Rio. The crews will then reach the Lido di Manerba, passing through Porto Torchio, a segment that promises to be a true living postcard. Subsequently, the cars will take Via Belvedere and Via del Torchio, cross Via Marchesini, and continue to Porto di Dusano for another showcase before heading towards Moniga. The passage of the vehicles is expected to last over three hours, providing ample opportunities to admire the cars.
The Route of the 1000 Miglia 2025
The forty-third edition of the historic reenactment of the 1000 Miglia, scheduled from June 17 to 21, draws inspiration from the oldest routes of the race. This year’s route will evoke the legendary pre-war races, featuring an “eight” course similar to that of the first twelve editions of the 1000 Miglia speed event.
On Tuesday, June 17, the more than 400 participating historic cars, preceded by 120 Ferraris from the Tribute 1000 Miglia and electric vehicles from the 1000 Miglia Green, will traverse Desenzano, Sirmione, Verona, Bovolone, and Ferrara, concluding the day in San Lazzaro di Savena, in the province of Bologna. The second day will see the crews tackle the Raticosa and Futa Passes, retracing the challenges faced by drivers in the 1930s. After passing through Prato, Siena, Capodimonte, and Ronciglione, the vehicles will reach Rome for the turnaround.
The “Red Arrow” will then continue towards Orvieto, Città della Pieve, Foiano della Chiana, Arezzo, and San Sepolcro, with a return to San Marino preceding the arrival of the third stage in Cervia-Milano Marittima, after a stop in Gambettola. On the fourth day, the race will cross Italy from East to West: from Cervia, the 1000 Miglia 2025 will touch Forlì before crossing the Apennines to Empoli, where the uphill route will intersect with the path taken two days earlier in the descent towards Rome. Continuing westward, the race will reach San Miniato and Pontedera, before touching the Tyrrhenian coast with a passage by the Naval Academy of the Italian Navy in Livorno. The ascent will continue through Viareggio and the Cisa Pass, concluding the penultimate stage in Parma. The final day will bring the crews back to the starting point: after passing through Soncino, Orzinuovi, Palazzolo sull’Oglio, Travagliato, and Gussago, the drivers will greet the public as they parade along the ramp of Viale Venezia in Brescia, at the end of a 1900-kilometer route.
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