Alfa Romeo Centennial - Milan 2010

On June 24 2009 Alfa Romeo celebrated it’s 99th birthday with an event held in Balocco Italy at the Alfa Romeo proving grounds and test track. Two club representatives from every Alfa Romeo owners club worldwide were invited to attend. NYAROC members Vic Cerami and Fred Frey were invited to represent the USA. The reasons for this gathering was not only to commemorate the 99th birthday of Alfa Romeo, but to create a unified “Alfisti World Club” that will provide input for the planing of a centennial event to be held in Milan during June 2010.  Various think-tank sessions were initiated with the intent of finding out what Alfa Romeo fans would like to see and do at this historic event.  Attendees were presented with many options and also proposed numerous ideas and activities which were entered into a database and culled down to the top 10. Also, at this event Alfa Romeo presented the gathered Alfisti with two world premiers; First, the launch of the website www.alfisti.com which will be an official gathering place for fans of Alfa Romeo including forums, news, video and photos and exclusive announcements. Second, a prototype of the newest Alfa Romeo, the followup to the 145, named “Milano”. This hatchback sports-car is primarily designed for the European market.

Now, some three months later, the dates for the centennial have been officially announced and will cumulate in 100 hours of activities from June 23rd thru 26th of June 2010. Events will be staged in the city of Milano, at the race track in Monza, the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese, and in Balocco at the Alfa proving grounds. Various activities are being finalized and include; motorcades, driving course, exhibitions, workshops, music performances, shows and a group drive through the city center of Milan for the local people. The goal is to transform Milan into the global epicenter of the beloved brand - a 100 hour non-stop celebration of all things Alfa Romeo. There is also a strong rumor that a new and very special centennial Alfa Romeo model will debut at the event.

Alfa Romeo clubs throughout Europe are busy making plans to attend this event. An expected turnout of ten thousand cars will converge on Milan for this celebration. One of the most interesting and well thought-out set of trip packages are being offered by the Dutch Alfa Owners Club. Two programs are available;

Nine day Centennial Package
From Saturday 6/19/2010 to Sunday 6/27/2010 (9 days 8 nights)
Only 200 reservations are available:

Day one: Saturday 6/19/10
Start in South Netherlands and drive to the Hotel in Frankfurt Germany.
5 Star Hotel -  400 km.

Day two: Sunday 6/20/10
Frankfurt, Germany  to Munich, Germany
3 Star Hotel  -  400 km

Day three: Monday 6/21/10
Munich, Germany  to  Telfs, Austria: 
5 star hotel - Interalpen Hotel: 
Lots of fun driving, not much highway, through the Alps -250 km

Day four:  Tuesday 6/22/10
Telfs, Austria to Lago Maggiore, Italy
From Austria we will pass Switzerland on a twisty mountain roads over the famous twisty Stelvio Pass through the Alps to finish at a beautiful hotel overlooking Lake Maggiore.

Day 5  Wednesday 6/23/10
Lago Maggiore, Italy4 Star Hotel - Grand Hotel Dino (preposed hotel) This beautiful hotel is equipped with all amenities, the rooms are modern and equipped with a balcony.The garden with swimming pool located directly on the lake.  This the first day of the Centennial celibration in Milan.

Day 6 through 8  Thursday- Saturday 6/24/10 - 6/26/10
Lago Maggiore, Italy
Alfa Romeo Centennial Celebration - Milano.

Day 9  Sunday 6/27/10
Checkout and Goodbyes.

Included in both packages:
Prices are for two people and one car.
Buffet breakfasts and dinners are included.
A route book with easy to read instructions and all necessary information.
A Rally plaque.
Door stickers for your car.
Two T-shirts
Hotel parking
A technical support team will follow incase of a breakdown.

Cost of nine day trip: 1,659. euros.
A 250 Euro deposit is required by Nov 1st 2009.

The Five Day Centennial Package
From 6/23//2010 to 6/27//2010 (5 days 4 nights)
Only 100 reservations are available.

Accomodations in Lago Maggiore at a 4 Star hotel - The Grand Hotel Dino
Guests will stay in the same hotel as the participants of the Nine day Centennial.

The price for 5 day trip: 813.00 euros.
A deposit of 150 Euros is due by Nov. 1st 2009.

If you would like to participate in either Centennial package you will need to fill out the registration form linked to below and submit it along with a deposit by November 1st. There is a very limited number of people who can attend so if you are interested  don’t delay.

NOTE: Transportation is NOT included. You will need to provide your own flight to Holland/Milan, a vehicle for the Nine day drive and to and from the Centennial events.

For more information you can contact the Dutch club via email download the Registration form