The Mille Miglia
1,000 Miles from Brescia to Rome, and back
I’ve always had an idea of what I thought the Mille would be like, but it exceeded my expectations. There's nothing more amazing than racing into tiny towns in the Italian countryside and being greeted by women, men and children of all ages genuinely happy to see you and rooting you on with smiles on their faces. Driving a 1955 300SL was a dream come true all on its own. 16 straight hours of driving and I loved every minute of it.
The four prints below are each special moments from the race. Being able to rip through the countryside with a police escort alongside some of the most legendary cars in racing history was truly a special experience. One that I hope to experience again. I hope this collection of photographs bring you as much joy hanging on your wall as shooting it brought me.
Riley Harper
Day two of driving through the Tuscan countryside in hot pursuit of this 356 speedster we'd been following for miles. I saw an open stretch ahead and stood up in the seat to capture the moment.
Shop NowThis photo was one of the first I shot during the event at Staging, before the race began. It's not a car I drove, but the interior sticks out as one of my favorites from the weekend. I'm glad I clicked the shutter on this one.
Shop NowAt the 1000 Miglia you get to race across some amazing roads you would normally never be allowed to drive on. This was one of them.
Shop NowThis photo was leaving lake Garda toward the beginning of the race. Nothing but tree lined streets and views of the water for miles in every direction.
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