19 & 20 June 2010

100 years of Alfa Romeo, 100 years of passion.

For its ninth edition SpaItalia will celebrate the centenary of Alfa Romeo ! Created in 1910 the “Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili” or A.L.F.A. took as its logo from two symbols of the city of Milan: the cross of the municipality and the snake with a dragon’s head from the Visconti family. Some years later, the company lacked guidance under the Frenchman, Alexandre Darracq but changed its name from A.L.F.A. to Alfa Romeo, when the engineer, Nicolas Romeo, took over the management. Since then the brand has met with the success that we all know and has imposed its name on the list of prize winners of the most famous races in the world such as the Le Mans 24-hour race, the Targa Florio, or Mile Miglia as well as numerous championships for touring cars which remain its speciality.

A special exhibition will focus on the brand’s history which combines sport, popular car production, and exceptional masterpieces - in a word, the history of passion.

Alfa Romeo clubs from Belgium and abroad will be represented and part of the programme will be an exceptional parade on the Formula One circuit of Francorchamps with a maximum number of Alfa Romeo cars participating.

The Alfa Romeo gathering followed by the journey to Milan!

For Alfa Romeo owners a special package can be reserved now covering both the weekend in SpaItalia and the journey from Spa to Milan to join in the centenary festivities planned on June 24th in the Milan region. 

More information about the Alfa Romeo Centenary in SpaItalia on www.southservices.be