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The Axis Grand Prix: Reinventing the Mille Miglia in 1940
This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, explores the 1940 Mille Miglia, reinvented by Paul Baxa, a history professor at Ave Maria University in Florida. Drawing from Baxa's book 'Motorsport and Fascism,' the episode examines the race's utilization by Mussolini's fascist regime for propaganda. The 1940 edition, held on a nine-lap circuit, emerged after a fatal 1938 accident forced the cancellation of the original open-road race. The episode details the political and sporting context, emphasizing the race's role in showcasing Italian automotive advancements, fascist…
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