Click the Picture Below to see Armando's video on VIVA 2024
Greetings Alfisti!
It’s hard to believe that 2024 is behind us. It was a whirlwind year for me completing the restoration of my 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider just in time for Viva Alfa! I couldn’t have done it without the help of my dad and brother and I look forward driving it to events in the coming months once they get organized. And that leads me to some exciting news…
Miguel Rodriguez has agreed to serve as our new Vice President! Miguel lives in Satellite Beach and is already planning several exciting activities that will be announced soon so keep an eye on your inboxes. It is exciting when members step up and help out with the club, so be sure to thank Miguel next time you see him. If anyone else is interested in serving the club, let me know as we have positions available.
Thanks to everyone who helped out at Viva Alfa! this year. We had a great collection of cars on display and the weather held out just long enough. Armando Paredes has produced another great recap video which can be viewed on our website at www.alfafla.com Drop him an email at alfamando@gmail.com if you like it. I have no idea how to do this, but it looks like a lot of work. I’m already starting to plan Viva Alfa! 2025 so let me know if you have any suggestions.
As many of you who subscribe to the Alfa Owner already know, the KMW Motorsports with TMR Engineering Alfa Romeo Giulietta will not be competing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Sport Challenge series in 2025. However, the cars will still be competing and will run under the banner of KMW Motorsports with TMR Engineering, but they will be competing in Historic Sportscar Racing with a new owner. This is more of a gentlemen series and is very fun to watch. Check them out on line! I will try to plan an activity around an HSR race soon.
That’s it for now. I wish everyone a Very Happy New Year, and Happy Motoring wherever your roads lead you!
Ciao!
Peter Gagne, President
About Mid-Florida Alfa Romeo Owners Club Inc.
The Mid Florida Alfa Romeo Owners Club had a successful outing on Saturday, February 24, 2024! A total of 17 people participated in a road tour that led from DeLand to the Bulow Creek State Park where we admired a 400 to 600 year-old Fairchild Oak Tree. Afterwards, we completed driving the Ormond Scenic Loop and had lunch at an oceanfront restaurant in Flagler Beach before caravaning back to DeLand. In addition to the 2 Alfa Romeo Vintage Spiders and the 2 Alfa Romeo 4C’s, we were joined by a Jaguar, a BMW, a Miata and a Fiat Spider. Although the day was a little chilly, especially dining al fresco at an oceanfront restaurant, a great time was had by all. We hope to have another road tour in April or May.
Peter Gagne, President
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Alfa Romeo Tech Session Recap
Thanks to everyone who came out today for our Tech Session! We ended up with 13 people, and several of you even got your hands dirty! We successfully adjusted the Spica fuel injection system in John Sorter’s 1973 Spider and he left with a much-improved car. He still has some work to do, but now the car idles properly and accelerates smoothly.
A special thank you to Ric Lovechio for sharing his intimate knowledge of these cars. All of us learned something today, even my wife Sandi who boiled the water for us to test the thermostatic actuator. We then all enjoyed a nice boxed lunch from Honey Baked Ham courtesy of John Sorter. It was great catching up and swapping stories with all of you who came today. We will certainly schedule more of these in the future.
Peter Gagne, President