Enter your Classic Vehicle to represent Venice

In the 2026 1000 Miglia Race

February 20-23, 2026

The 1000 Miglia Experience Florida road rally is returning to Florida on February 20-23, 2026. The City of Venice, Venice Mainstreet, and the Venice AACA Car Club, along with local sponsors, are planning to sponsor a Venice area classic car to represent the City of Venice and its 100-Year Centennial in the race. To enter your classic car for a chance to be selected, fill out the form below. Only vehicles manufactured from 1927 through 1957 are eligible to enter. There is no cost to enter.

Race Rules

Race participants must agree and comply with all race rules found HERE.

Contest Rules

To enter this contest, you must agree and comply with the following rules:

  • You must be a resident of Venice or the immediately surrounding area.

  • Your vehicle must meet the requirements of the 1000 Miglia Original Class, and was manufactured between 1927 and 1957.

  • The selected car’s owner must allow the application of non-permanent decals and logos of the sponsors and Venice Centennial on their vehicle for the duration of the race.

  • The selected car’s owner is responsible for all costs associated with preparing for (tune-up, repairs, upgrades, etc.) and participating in (fuel, repairs, transport, etc.) the race.

  • The selected car’s owner agrees to make their car available for other Venice 100-Centennial events in and around Venice during the 2026 Centennial year.

  • The selected car’s owner agrees to allow the City of Venice, Venice Mainstreet, and the Venice AACA Club to use images of them and their car for promotional purposes related to the 1000 Miglia race and the Venice 100-year Centennial.

  • The City of Venice, Venice Mainstreet, the Venice AACA Club, and the car sponsors will select the winner from the valid entries. The winner and their vehicle will be revealed during the Venice Holiday Parade in November 2025.

  • The selected car’s owner must sign a waiver indemnifying the City of Venice, Venice Mainstreet, the Venice AACA Club, and all of the car sponsors.