THE MILLE MIGLIA

The video covers the Mille Miglia race, highlighting key participants like Marquis de Portargo, Peter Collins, and Piero Taruffi. It discusses the race's high speeds and challenging conditions, leading to retirements and a tragic crash that killed 12 people, including de Portargo. The public called for changes to the race. Despite the tragedy, Piero Taruffi won the race at his 15th attempt, maintaining an average speed of nearly 97 mph, a significant achievement for someone over 50.

Who was the driver of the Ferrari at the start of the Mille Miglia race?

• Marquis de Portargo

• Piero Taruffi

• Sterling Moss

• Peter Collins

What was the maximum speed the cars reached during the Mille Miglia?

• 180 miles an hour

• 150 miles an hour

• 160 miles an hour

• 170 miles an hour

Which driver took the lead and eventually won the race?

• Peter Collins

• Sterling Moss

• Marquis de Portargo

• Piero Taruffi

How many people were killed in the crash involving de Portargo?

• 10

• 14

• 12

• 16

At what attempt did Piero Taruffi finally win the Mille Miglia?

• 18th

• 15th

• 12th

• 10th