Following Italy 's defeat in World War II , the race was renamed the Circuito di Pescara , and in some years was also referred to as the Pescara Grand Prix ( Gran Premio di Pescara ) . Following Italy 's defeat in World War II , and the consequent demise of fascism , the race was renamed the Circuito di Pescara , and in some years was also referred to as the Pescara Grand Prix ( Gran Premio di Pescara ) .