The 1000 Miglia Experience UAE Jubilee Edition was presented in Abu Dhabi. From 18 to 22 February, 100 crews will drive through all the iconic sights of the United Arab Emirates, finishing at the Yas Marina circuit.
The first race, taking place outside Italy, is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the UAE — 02.12.1971. Representatives of sports, business and the art world, selected by the organizers, will take part in the race. The length of the route will be 1000 miles or 1600 km.
In five days, participants will visit the World’s Fair, Al Ain, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
«I am very proud to be here to share with all of you for the presentation of this new event that celebrates the Red Arrow and reverberates its values and history. The 1000 Miglia Experience UAE — Jubilee Edition project allows us to bring the spirit that animates the Red Arrow to a territory that has not been explored until now, with the aim of transmitting the emotions, passion, experiences and sporting vocation of the Race that only 1000 Miglia can give. I would also add that an event such as the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE Jubilee Edition, in which crews from all over the world participate, represents a global showcase to give visibility and talk about the uniqueness of the places, just as 1000 Miglia does in Italy» — said Aldo Bonomi, President of the Automobile Club of Brescia, owner of the 1000 Miglia brand and sole shareholder of 1000 Miglia srl.
Route:
- 18thFebruary, Friday, Leg 1: Expo Dubai to Al Ain
- 19thFebruary, Saturday, Leg 2: Al Ain to Fujairah
- 20thFebruary, Sunday, Leg 3: Fujairah to Ras Al Khaimah
- 21stFebruary, Monday, Leg 4: Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Ul Quwain, Ajman and Sharjah to Dubai
- 22ndFebruary, Tuesday, Leg 5: Dubai to Abu Dhabi