From February 23rd to the 26th, 2026, the second edition of the 1000 MIGLIA EXPERIENCE FLORIDA kicked off the new year, bringing the spirit of the Red Arrow to the USA.
Activities began on February 20th with technical and administrative checks on the more than 60 teams entered, followed by an intense Training Day at the Hyper Club Evaluation Center & Johnny Bòhmer Proving Grounds in Naples, FL. This was a crucial day for refining the techniques that characterize regularity races in a highly technical context, allowing participants to prepare themselves as best as possible for the challenges of the following days.
The race officially kicked off on February 21st and was divided into three legs. The first leg took the crews from Naples to Venice and then on to Tampa, along scenic roads and with a warm welcome from the local public. In Venice, above, the Passage Control and Time Trial at Centennial Park — coinciding with the city’s centenary celebrations — transformed the city center into a stage of elegance and automotive passion.
Next, the second leg, from Tampa to West Palm Beach via Lakeland, offered one of the most eagerly-awaited moments of the entire event: the exclusive track session at Sebring International Raceway. On one of the most famous circuits in the USA, the cars were able to express their full potential, putting on a show of technique and power that thrilled crews and spectators alike.
The third and final leg took participants from West Palm Beach to the finish line in Miami. Before the final arrival, the iconic parade on Ocean Drive celebrated the meeting of the timeless style of the cars and the vibrant energy of the city, offering images of great impact. The event was sealed with the prize-giving ceremony at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, an elegant and prestigious setting to celebrate the winners and bring to a close four days of automotive excellence.
The prestigious Sarasota (FL) Café Racers sponsored two member entries in the RED ARROW USA event,1000 MIGLIA EXPERIENCE FLORIDA: Mike Moss and Mark Gessler in the TEAM ZORA USA 1957 Corvette Fuelie (#8) and Howard Mintz and Marty Quadland in the 2006 Ford GT (#105). For both owner-drivers, Moss and Mintz, it was their first time competing in a long-distance (1,000 miles) rally/race. The next stop for the #8 TEAM ZORA USA Corvette Fuelie is the Mille Miglia Storica in Italy in June.
Victory in the 1000 Miglia Original category (1927-1967) went to Bruno Ricci and Gustavo Gallo in a 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster. Gabe and Gabe Jr. Hrib finished Second in their Jaguar XK120 (#2), and Richard and Kathryn Pineda placed Third in their stunning 1936 Bugatti T40 (#1). The Moss-Gessler Corvette Fuelie took a Fifth, impressive for a first-time effort.
In the Classic Icons category (1927-1994), the win went to Bruce and Harrison Roch in a 1950 Jaguar XK120 (#51), above, and finally, in the Hyper/SuperCars category (1995-2026), the win went to Fabrizio Macario and Giovanna Di Costanzo in a 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider. First-timers Mintz-Quadland in the Ford GT, below, finished 20th.
The second edition of the 1000 MIGLIA EXPERIENCE FLORIDA confirmed the international scope of the 1000 Miglia, and its ability to export Italian tradition, racing, and style to a global audience, strengthening the link between heritage and innovation under the unmistakable banner of the RED ARROW.
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