Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 June 2010

THE 2010 EDITION CAME UP

TO EXPECTATIONS !

Of all events celebrating Alfa Romeo’s centenary, SpaItalia will undoubtedly be remembered as the one in which all aspects of the brand were optimally displayed.

The central exhibition covered the historical aspect with a sporting tendency by showing several jewels, such as the thoroughbred 6C 2300 ‘Pescara’ dating from 1939 or the 8C 2300 Spider Corsa dating from 1932, not to forget the unique 33 Prototipo. This exhibition was completed in a highly judicious way by a ‘time schedule’ of more than 20 metres, in front of which other Alfa’s were displayed in chronological order, under the patronage of the Club Quadrifoglio Belgio.

For the modern cars, we honour the efforts of Alfa Romeo’s importer, who conveniently took advantage of the occasion to present the brand-new Giulietta to an enthusiastic audience.

ALFA’S  GALORE!

Over and above that, the success of the event is in the first place due to the Alfists themselves.

Amongst the 1500 Italian cars which invaded the paddocks of our national circuit, we counted more than 600 Alfa’s. An absolute record ! Only the official manifestation, organized in Milan by the manufacturer, can have attracted more cars.

Numerous owners were spotlighted during different events, such as the Alfa of the Hour, the Quiz and, of course, the Elegancy Contest. Others competed on the circuit, during several free or guided sessions, or participated in the rally on Saturday. Everyone came to his own !

The Grand Alfa Parade was certainly another record, with more than 300 Alfa participating ! It must have been the biggest Alfa traffic jam ever organized. But even if it caused some congestion when entering the circuit, the Alfists present can say : ‘I was there’ !

ALL ITALIAN CARS WERE WELCOME !

The importance of this event celebrating Alfa’s centenary should however not overshadow the enthusiasm of the other Italian car lovers, such as owners of a Fiat, a Lancia or an Abarth who were glad to celebrate  the anniversary of their sister-brand. And owners of a Ferrari, a Maserati, a Lamborghini, an Iso, a De Tomaso and many others were present at the annual rendez-vous, in spite of the unfavourable weather conditions. Wherefore our gratitude.