The 1940 Mille Miglia Race
Results: 1940 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: April 28, 1940 / Winner: von Hanstein – Baumer / Winning Speed: 104.20 mph / Starters: 88 / Finishers: 33
Despite a suspension of the Mille Miglia by Mussolini due to the fatal accident in 1938 that resulted in the death of 10 spectators a smaller version of the event, officially called the Gran Premio di Brescia was held over a triangular course with Brescia, Mantua and Cremona at its apexes. The race entailed nine laps over the 104 mile circuit.
