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A fleet of 130 historic automobiles will roll out from Prague this week as the revived 1000 Czechoslovak Miles returns for another edition. The event, which follows the route between Prague and Bratislava before returning to the Czech capital, has once again reached its maximum capacity. Organizers say interest from owners far exceeded the number of available places. Among this year’s participants are 67 vehicles built by former Czechoslovak manufacturers, along with five cars that competed in the original long-distance race held during the 1930s. Seventeen international crews from Slovakia and Germany are also expected to take part. According to event director Jiří Patočka, one of the entries attracting attention this year is a vehicle owned by British motoring journalist and television presenter Richard Hammond. Vehicle inspections and registration will take place on Wednesday afternoon on Opletalova Street outside the headquarters of the Autoclub of the Czech Republic. The ceremonial start is scheduled for Thursday morning. The first car to leave the starting line will be a Jawa Minor from the collection of the National Technical Museum, driven by an all-female crew. Organizers expect the participants to return to Prague on Saturday, with the finish planned in front of the... The post Record 130 Veteran Cars Take Part in ‘1000 Czechoslovak Miles’ Ride appeared first on Prague Morning .
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