Mercedes-Benz at the Mille Miglia 2010 Second Stage

The second stage of the Mille Miglia 2010 saw participants make their from Bologna to the Italian capital of Roma. Drivers began the day early, around 7:00 AM, and travelled through Imola and the Rebupbblica di San Marino through beautiful country roads and winding mountain passes, before making lunch stops in Urbino. Due to heavy Italian traffic in some areas, Italian motorcycle police escorts were necessary to make way for the drivers.  After lunch, the second half of the stage commenced, with participants tackling a 2000 meter high snowy mountain pass en route to Roma.  After 520 kilometers and 15 hours, drivers reached their destination – Piazza de la St. Angello in Roma.  All Mercedes have successfully completed the journey thus far, with our coverage of the longest, final stage – Roma to Brescia – coming up later tonight.