28th and 29th April 2012

:: SpaItalia 2012

 We are on our way to the 11^th edition of SpaItalia. In 1906, the Lancia & Cia Fabbrica Automobili was founded. That is history for car lovers like all of us, but what a history! From the start, Vicenzo Lancia succeeded in privileging the production of comfortable cars against sport cars, which were nevertheless very fashionable at the time. Only after World War II, a ‘powerful’ division was developed. The brand knew F1, sport-prototypes and of course rallies with the unforgettable Fulvia, Stratos, S4 and Delta, to mention only a few names. The 10th SpaItalia edition was a great and well-deserved success. The way should be paved now and both unconditional followers and ordinary lovers of beautiful cars will come and gather during what has become an indispensable appointment in the agenda. With all our entousiasm, we expect to see you on the most beautiful circuit in the world on 28 and 29 April 2012.

Theme
We start the 2^nd SpaItalia decade by recalling a brand that was already celebrated earlier in our Ardennes. Indeed, during SpaItalia 2006, Lancia shared the main theme with Abarth and we remember the exceptional gathering of emblematic models, including the Alfa 1908. In 2012, Lancia will be the only one to carry the palm. We do expect hundreds of models, but no less than four productions will be particularly highlighted. The youngest one is the Lancia Hyena, aged 20. It is the result of an initiative of lovers of beautiful cars, but it does not belong to the main company. This superb coupé designed by Zagato is as rare as attractive. Its history will be reconstructed with models on a 1:1 scale that will carry away all car lovers. Rallies would most probably not be what they are nowadays if the Lancia Stratos had not existed. For its 40^th anniversary, SpaItalia has some surprises for the lovers of this king of the road. The more luxurious Flavia coupé blows out 50 candles; it was an icon in the sixties. Whether in its standard version or in a design by Zagato or Vignale, it reflects a style of living that seems to be far off nowadays. Finally, the Augusta, a small saloon car at a moderate price enchanted quite a lot of families in the thirties. It had numerous variations and for its 80^th anniversary, SpaItalia promises you an exceptional concentration of remaining models.
For the owners of a Lancia and at the initiative of the Club Lancia Belgio, a special pack is being proposed. Click here to download the registration form reserved to ‘Lancists’.

Activities
Thanks to the diversity of the possibilities offered to the participants, SpaItalia is year after year an enormous success. In 2012, the tradition will go on with a Tourist Rally, an Elegancy Contest, the Grand Parade on the circuit, the first ride on the circuit and the free practice sessions for sports cars. This year, particular attention will of course be paid to Lancia with exceptional concentrations that were never seen up to now.

All the Italians!
As usual, SpaItalia does not forget the other transalpine brands and coach-workers. The owners of Abarth, Alfa Romeo, De Tomaso, Ferrari, Fiat, Iso, Lancia, Lamborghini and Maserati do not want to miss this annual appointment of beautiful Italian cars. And let us not forget adepts of Bertone, Pininfarina, Touring, Zagato and other important coach-workers who all together represent a car tradition that is unique in the world.

Clubs
Clubs can reserve a free space in the paddocks. Passion and friendly atmosphere are the keywords of these fabulous meetings, with the clubs always trying to outdo each other in their appearance and lively activities.

The Grand Parade (*)
Enjoy unforgettable moments driving your car on the world’s most beautiful racetrack! For a one-hour session the track will be yours! Be sure to book as soon as possible!

First ride on track in a Ferrari
For guaranteed strong emotions what better than discovering this beautiful racetrack in a Ferrari racing car! An unforgettable memory!

First ride on track in a ‘Classic’
Maybe you have been dreaming of driving some tours on the Francorchamps circuit in a Lancia Stratos or an Alfa Romeo TZ1? Well, that dream can come true in April, during SpaItalia.

The Scuderia (*)
Sports car owners will have the unique opportunity of driving freely on the Formula 1 track. What a great feeling! (Warning: mandatory helmet - participants must be over 16).

Formula Club Belgium
Since many years, sessions reserved to monoplaces are being expected at SpaItalia. In co-operation with the Formula Club Belgium, SpaItalia is happy to be able to offer the owners of a ‘monoposto’ the possibility to drive on the Spa Francorchamps F1-circuit, thus also broadening the spectacle for the visitors. For more information and registration for the sessions, click on the link).

A tourist rally
On Saturday afternoon, a tourist rally will offer the opportunity of discovering the wonderful region of Spa. The start is scheduled at 2:00 pm from the paddocks.

The Concours d'Elegance
It is the tradition to reward the most beautiful, the most original and the nicest car in SpaItalia! Trophies and superb rewards offered by our partners will greet what the jury retains as the most remarkable cars of the year.

Shops
Off-track there will be stalls for the browsers and the enthusiasts looking for rare parts or more recent creations as well as various products of Italian origin.

The car park (an exhibition in itself!) or ‘an open-air Motor Show’
Only Italian cars will be admitted to the paddocks where the organizers will direct them to the area assigned to their brand. The other cars will use the outside car parks.

Catering and related packages
In the different permanent structures of the circuit, all tastes are catered for. From a hot-dog to an all-in lunch in the Brasserie on the top of the Pit Building, everyone will find something suitable. Moreover, SpaItalia proposes a dinner with show on Saturday night in the Hotel de l’Eau Rouge, where all fans can gather for a long Italian night!

 

(*) Noise limitation: Participating vehicles may not exceed the maximum sound level of 105 dB. Strict testing will be done at the exhaust, measured with a sound level meter at 1 meter from the exhaust, at 45 degrees, with the engine running at 75% of the maximum rpm.