For those of you who cashed out of the stock market and are looking for a good investment, JP Saleeby is selling his '71 GTAm. Check it out here: www.AlfaRomeoGTAm.blogspot.com
Friday, February 27, 2009
Small Bore Driving School, 16-17 May 2009
For 2009, we are back again with one of our most popular events, our Small Bore Driving School, held in conjunctions with a Vintage Sports Car Club of America (VSCCA) race weekend. The Alfa Club is known for its trademark " laid back pasta eaters" approach to driving schools. The VSCCA drivers bring their own laid back approach to motorsports with their fleet of interesting old sports and racecars. As in past years, the two clubs share the track. The Alfa Club conducts a driving school that is interspersed with the Vintage Club's practice, qualifying and race sessions.
This year, the VSCCA will be coming back in full strength after a successful event last year and with the added attraction of our return to VIR's North Course. We will have half the track time and the VSCCA will have the other half. Unfortunately, this means that we are unable to offer a novice run group, but will run only intermediate and advanced groups. Participants should have two or more previous track events. (For questions on this, Call or write Steve Margolis 919-785-0220 or qwerty1750@hotmail.com).
Two years ago, we pioneered our small-bore theme to a very enthusiastic group of participants. In response to concerns that we'd been hearing from some of our participants, we created our small-bore school, which limits the student run-groups to cars with nominal displacements at or under 3.5 liters. Although some of our best friends drive cars with big motors, the displacement limit keeps the run groups just a bit mor homogeneous, reducing speed differentials, particularly at the ends of the long straightaways. (Please note that there is no displacement limitation for the instructor cars.)
This format aims to return us to the tenor of our early schools, where the grids were predominantly made up of Alfas and other small bore cars. So bring your old Alfas, Porsches, BMWs and Datsuns. Bring your new Minis, Miatas (OK, MX-5's), and Z-cars. Bring them all and come mix it up in the paddock with an eclectic mix of vintage racing cars. Join us too for the Saturday evening banquet. (Again this year we've made the banquet optional in an effort to keep costs down for the basic event.)
- Early Registration (by May 3, 2009):
Non-member Student $330.00Member Student $315.00 (AROC, Tarheel Sports Car Club & Triangle Z Club) - Late Registration (after May 3, 2009):
Non-member Student $350.00Member Student $335.00 (AROC, Tarheel Sports Car Club & Triangle Z Club) - Saturday Evening Banquet (Optional): $25 per person
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
MAARC Blog Goes Three Wide
The MAARC blog has been revamped for (hopefully) the last time. The object was to put the most useful club information right at your fingertips for easiest access. I still have to pretty it up some, but I never seem to get around to prettying up anything once I get it working OK. Sort of like my Alfas!
Anyway, check it out - you may be somewhat impressed, or amused.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Brit & Euro Car Show - 3 May 09 (Williamsburg)
Doug Wilson from the Williamsburg British Car Club has invited us to participate in their annual British and European Car Show in the Williamsburg Winery on Sunday, May 3rd. For those who haven't attended in the past, this is a very nice, well run car show with NO MUSTANGS ALLOWED. That means at least one Alfa will win something! Many door prizes are handed out and there are free winery tours. For once, this date does not conflict with the VA Wine Tour as it often has in year's past. Definitely worth a day trip!
Check the link for a registration form - $20/car early and $25 at the gate.
British & European Car Show Website
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Detailing Seminar - 7 March 09 (Williamsburg)
Larry Emmons from Emmons Coachworks has offered to host the Hampton Roads Alfisti in a Detailing Seminar at his home in Williamsburg starting at 9:30am, March 7th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to find out how to use the latest products and techniques to get the most shine out of your beloved Alfa! The seminar will be followed by lunch at Giuseppe's Italian Cafe. If the spirit moves us, we may throw in a drive somewhere (anywhere)!!!
For everyone interested in attending, please provide your names to Rick.
Hope to see you all there!
die Weinstrasse - 21 March 09
Not to be confused with the Virginia Wine Tour - Corsa Rossa is having their own wine tour event around Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain in NC on March 21st. The event starts at 9:00 am at Winston's Eatery. Sounds like a lot of fun!!! Check out the website link below for full details:
die Weinstrasse
Saturday, February 14, 2009
2009 Virginia Wine Tour 10-12 April
Alfisti:
Time to book your room for the Annual Virginia Wine Tour! This year's event will be over Easter weekend (10-12 April) and as usual, we have a block of rooms reserved at the English Inn in Charlottesville. You must get your reservations in by 10 March to get the rates listed below!
Reservation Info:
THE ENGLISH INN OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
2000 Morton Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Telephone (434) 971-9900 or 800-786-5400
2000 Morton Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Telephone (434) 971-9900 or 800-786-5400
Group Name: Alfa Romeo Club
Rate: $99/night standard room, $109/night king suite
Hope to see you all there!
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