VIVA ALFA ROMEO Car Show will be held this year on November 2nd, 2024. The Welcome Dinner will be on Friday night, November 1st, and the show will be on Saturday, November 2nd at Market Street in Celebration, Florida.
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
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
Thank you to everyone who came out Sunday for the Mid Florida Alfa Romeo Holiday Party! It was a great success thanks to all who participated. And a special thank-you to Margo for her organization. The Nautie Lobstah restaurant was fabulous once again, but I’m afraid if our club keeps growing we may not fit into their room next year!
As I mentioned Sunday, I am planning another Join us at the Races event for Friday, January 26, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway. KMW Motorsports with TMR Engineering is again fielding an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce TCR car in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race series.
The team owner has invited us to a tour of their garage area along with a meet & greet with drivers and team members. The cost to enter the Speedway for the day is $42, and parking outside the tunnel turn (Gate 40) is $25, or you could purchase a 4-day pass and come back for the Rolex24 race on Saturday and Sunday. After the garage tour, we will be watching the race from one of the infield grandstands. Please let me know if you are interested in joining us. You must purchase your own ticket, at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling (800)748-7467. I have found it easier to call! Again, please let me know if you are interested in coming. Additional details will be forthcoming. Additional events for 2024 will be announced soon.
Ciao!
Peter Gagne, President
Mid Florida Alfa Romeo Owners Club
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