The 1936 Mille Miglia Race
Results: 1936 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: April 5-6, 1936 / Winner: Brivio – Ongaro / Winning Speed: 76.01 mph / Starters: 69 / Finishers: 37
In 1936 Italy found itself on the short end of economic sanctions imposed by the League of Nations as a result of Mussolini’s adventures in North Africa. This resulted in a severe shortage of fuel throughout Italy. Racing of course was severely limited but Italy being Italy a way was found to run the Mille Miglia. To dampen public outcry from some quarters special prizes were offered for cars running on wood, charcoal or any other by product. Only one of these entrants would make it to the finish. For cars at the sharp end of the field alternate types of petrol were actually used to increase the power of their engines.
