When people speak of the Mille Miglia’s most legendary drivers, one name rises above all: Sir Stirling Moss. Revered as one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, Moss’s performance in the 1955 Mille Miglia remains a defining moment in the history of motorsport, a perfect blend of skill, strategy, and sheer bravery.

Driving a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with racing number 722 (marking his 7:22 a.m. start time), Moss partnered with motorsport journalist Denis Jenkinson, who acted as navigator. But what set them apart wasn’t just speed, it was preparation. Together, they had driven the 1,000-mile route multiple times in advance, with Jenkinson creating a unique “pace note” system: a long, scrolling paper map mounted on a roller, full of handwritten instructions and hazard warnings.

On May 1st, 1955, the plan came to life. Over 10 hours, 7 minutes, and 48 seconds, Moss tore through Italy’s cities, villages, mountains, and straights at an average speed of 157.65 km/h, still considered a phenomenal feat given the public roads, minimal safety precautions, and unpredictable conditions.

They won not just with speed, but with precision and harmony. Jenkinson’s hand signals were legendary, allowing Moss to anticipate corners at full throttle without hesitation. Together, they made history, and their synergy has been studied ever since by racers around the world.

Stirling Moss never won a Formula 1 World Championship, but that was never the point. He was admired not just for victories, but for his sportsmanship, intelligence, and relentless drive. His Mille Miglia triumph wasn’t just a win, it was a masterclass in racing as art.

And it’s exactly that legacy that continues to inspire the 1000 Miglia Experience Greece. Like Moss, our participants don’t just chase speed. They chase perfection, on roads filled with stories, scenery, and soul.

Because in the Mille Miglia, whether in Italy or all around the world, you don’t just race against time, you race into history.