The Montenero Circuit , official name: Circuito del Montenero or sometimes referred to simply as "the Livorno Circuit", was a Grand Prix motor racing road course located at the southern outskirts of Livorno , a city on the mediterranean coast of the Tuscany region in Italy . The venue was best known as the home for the annual Circuito Montenero - Coppa Ciano and the 1937 Italian Grand Prix .
11-537: The circuit was created in 1921 at the initiative of Paolo Fabbrini , owner of the newspaper Corriere di Livorno to host local sports car races. On September 25 the same year, the first "Coppa Montenero" was held on an 18.5 km long public roads circuit with 164 corners, starting at the seafront "Rotonda" (Parco Bartolini) in the Ardenza district of Livorno, stretching up into the hills of Montenero, climbing to about 300 meters above sea level before returning down to
22-405: A company or battalion of infantry, a ship, or a battery of artillery, or another distinct unit. It can also be a rank of command in an air force. The term also may be used as an informal or honorary title for persons in similar commanding roles. The term "captain" derives from katepánō ( Ancient Greek : κατεπάνω , lit. ' [the one] placed at the top ' , or 'the topmost'), which
33-479: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Captain Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader or highest rank officer of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, etc. In militaries, the captain is typically at the level of an officer commanding
44-514: The circuit was dropped from 1936 to 1947 Inconsistencies and discrepancies in Grand Prix era race numbering were often due to political conflicts between regional municipalities and national sanctioning bodies. (example: Grand Prix de la Marne vs Grand Prix de Reims vs Grand Prix de l'ACF Costanzo Ciano Costanzo Ciano, 1st Count of Cortellazzo ( Italian: [koˈstantso ˈtʃaːno] ; 30 August 1876 – 26 June 1939)
55-679: The entrance of Italy to the First World War , he was a capitano di corvetta ( lieutenant commander ) and was assigned to serve in Cirenaica . After his return to Italy , he operated at the command of fast MAS units and received a gold medal for military value for a famous action in Bakar Harbour in Croatian Littoral , which was later celebrated by the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio , who had also participated. Ciano
66-465: The era, Montenero had to change its layout several times over the years to accommodate the growing demands of racing technology. The last major Circuito Montenero - Coppa Ciano Grand Prix in 1939 also marks the end of the great road course era. Safety concerns, increasingly unmanageable circuit demands, faster cars among other factors left shorter, purpose-built race tracks as the only viable alternative for future Grand Prix venues. One last "Coppa Montenero"
77-441: The start/finish line. The circuit was long, with dangerous sections and extremely hard on both man and machine but considered a huge success, attracting interest from regional motoring clubs and the automobile industry alike. In 1927, Livorno-born politician Costanzo Ciano donated the first "Coppa Ciano" trophy, starting one of the most prestigious Grand Prix racing series to endure for the next 12 years. Like many other circuits of
88-548: Was an Italian naval officer and politician. He was the father of Galeazzo Ciano . Born at Livorno , he was the son of Raimondo Ciano and his wife, Argia Puppo. He entered the Livorno Naval Academy in 1891 and was commissioned an officer five years later. In 1901, he became Ship-of-the-Line Lieutenant ( tenente di vascello ) and took part in the Italo-Turkish War of 1911–1912. In 1915, before
99-539: Was appointed rear admiral in the Naval Reserve. In 1928, he was ennobled by King Victor Emmanuel III as Conte di Cortellazzo . He was the president of the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1934 until his death, which occurred at Ponte a Moriano in 1939. This biography of an Italian noble is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a Tuscany politician
110-1155: Was held in 1947 in an attempt to revive the circuit but proved to be financially unsuccessful. A minor sports car race in 1953 was the last event before the track was closed down for good. I Circuito Montenero (Coppa Montenero) Circuito Montenero Circuito Montenero (I Coppa Ciano 1937) Circuito Montenero - Coppa Ciano Circuito Montenero - Coppa Ciano Circuito Montenero - Coppa Ciano (*) XV Gran Premio d'Italia (XVII Coppa Ciano) Circuito Montenero - Coppa Ciano, (Voiturette) Circuito Montenero - Coppa Ciano Coppa Montenero 110 km 180 km 225 km 200 km 240 km 216.5 km 360 km 145.0 km 232.0 km 125.0 km (6 laps - 18.5 km road course) (8 laps - 22.5 km road course) (10 laps - 22.5 km road course) (10 laps - 20 km road course) (12 laps - 20 km road course) (30 laps - 7.218 km street circuit) (50 laps - 7.218 km street circuit) (25 laps - 5.8 km street circuit) (40 laps - 5.8 km street circuit) (25 laps - 5.01 km street circuit) (*) The mountain section of
121-686: Was promoted to the rank of capitano di vascello ( captain ) at the end of the war. Ciano's ardent nationalism drew him into fascism . He became leader of the Livorno fascio and participated in the March on Rome in October 1922. On 31 October 1919, he assumed the post of Undersecretary of State for the Regia Marina and was Commissioner for the Merchant Navy. On 9 November 1923, he
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