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TIL about The Targa Florio. It was a public road endurance automobile race held in the mountains of Sicily near the capital of Palermo. Founded in 1906, it was a race around the whole island, with over 2000 turns per lap. Ran until the 70s when it was discontinued due to safety concerns.

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TIL about The Targa Florio. It was a public road endurance automobile race held in the mountains of Sicily near the capital of Palermo. Founded in 1906, it was a race around the whole island, with over 2000 turns per lap. Ran until the 70s when it was discontinued due to safety concerns.

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