Brescia, ITALY — Following the success of the event last year, the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA 2019 will include the first formal competition outside of Italy when the event takes place Oct. 23-26 in partnership with the Italian Embassy in Washington, along with Alfa Romeo, Chopard, Alitalia and the Summit Point Circuit. The overall winner will be awarded the inaugural Coppa USA (USA Cup).
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The event will feature one day of regularity rally training followed by a three-day race in the true 1000 Miglia style and format. The route will consist of over 500 miles through some of the most iconic areas of Virginia and Maryland before ending in the heart of Washington D.C., on Italian soil, at Villa Firenze.
The 1000 Miglia Warm Up 2019 will be reserved to a maximun of 40 cars, in two classes: the 1000 Miglia Era (1927-1957) and the Post-1000 Miglia Era (1958-present). The crews will be divided into two categories: novice and veteran, based on the number of participations in the last seven editions of the 1000 Miglia.
Entries close at 11:59 pm (Italian time) on Sept. 9. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Sept. 11.
Get more information, including the detailed program, regulations, application instructions and costs.
