Iniezione Iniezione Iniezione October 2009 The newsletter of the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club Rainfest in Des Moines Italian Concours d’Elegance In This Issue: For many years, the Italian Concours d‟Elegance has been held on the middle day of the same 3 day weekend as Bumbershoot. Usually, the day is dry and fails to live up to the rainy day that requires an umbrella (bumbershoot). This year, it made up for all the dry times… it rained like crazy. Perhaps crazy is also what the people were who showed up in this weather. The turnout, though impressive in that rain, was still well down from what we‟ve seen before. If the number of cars on display was lower, ticket sales were even worse. The event promoters made a very generous change allowing any spectators in for free… braving the weather was a high enough price. The vendors had an equally tough day battling weather and with limited customers. The featured vehicles this year were Italian Racing Cars. This prime spot was occupied by a Lamborghini Diablo GT-R owned by Roy Katz, ‟57 Ferrari 250 Testarossa Prototipo of Jon Shirley, and also a ‟45 Ferrari 166 MM * Des Moines show pgs 1-3 * President’s Column..pg 4 * News …………..…......pg 5 * Club Meeting ………. pg 6 * Election info …... pgs 7-8 * Swap Meet ……..….. pg 9 * Lapping Day ……….pg 10 * Trivia Answer ……..pg 11 * Kirkland Show pgs 13-14 * Membership………...pg 15 * Classified Ads ……..pg 16 * Calendar………...…..pg 16 Next club events... * Swap Meet ….………..Oct 3 * Club Meeting …….... Oct 10 * Lapping Day …….... Oct 15 * Elections ……………. Nov 10
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IniezioneIniezioneIniezione October 2009 The newsletter of the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club
Rainfest in Des Moines Italian Concours d’Elegance
In This Issue:
For many years, the Italian Concours d‟Elegance has been held on the middle day of the same 3 day weekend as
Bumbershoot. Usually, the day is dry and fails to live up to the rainy day that requires an umbrella
(bumbershoot). This year, it made up for all the dry times… it rained like crazy. Perhaps crazy is also what the
people were who showed up in this weather. The turnout, though impressive in that rain, was still well down
from what we‟ve seen before. If the number of cars on display was lower, ticket sales were even worse. The
event promoters made a very generous change allowing any spectators in for free… braving the weather was a
high enough price. The vendors had an
equally tough day battling weather and with
limited customers.
The featured vehicles this year were Italian
Racing Cars. This prime spot was occupied
by a Lamborghini Diablo GT-R owned by Roy
Katz, ‟57 Ferrari 250 Testarossa Prototipo of
Jon Shirley, and also a ‟45 Ferrari 166 MM
* Des Moines show pgs 1-3
* President’s Column..pg 4
* News …………..…......pg 5
* Club Meeting ………. pg 6
* Election info …... pgs 7-8
* Swap Meet ……..….. pg 9
* Lapping Day ……….pg 10
* Trivia Answer ……..pg 11
* Kirkland Show pgs 13-14
* Membership………...pg 15
* Classified Ads ……..pg 16
* Calendar………...…..pg 16
Next club events... * Swap Meet ….………..Oct 3 * Club Meeting …….... Oct 10 * Lapping Day …….... Oct 15
* Elections ……………. Nov 10
Italian Concours cont’d...
(chassis #004C) belonging to Jim Clark from Vancouver
WA.. Alfa Romeo was well represented in the featured area
by Dave Kingstone and his bi-color GTV as well as Peter
Hagemann with his silver Giulietta SZ Coda Trunca.
Dave‟s Alfa is well known to most of us. He has built up a
great track car, modeling the red / green paint scheme af-
ter one of the famous Horst Kweck race cars from the Trans
Am race series. Peter‟s car is a fantastic, recent addition to
his collection.
When the judging was done, the wet judges first place tally
for the Alfa Romeo Contemporary class was the beautiful
dark red 8cCompetizione belonging to Mike Leonetti.
Mike‟s the guy Mirko Freguia tracked down in Redmond,
many months back, when Mike was heading to a movie in
his new Alfa 8C. Classic Alfa Romeo had first, second third
place cars. First place was won by Jim Simpson‟s bright red 1966 2600 Sprint
Zagato. Jim Elms took second place with his red 1965 Giulia SS, with the
white 1962 Giulietta 1600 Spider owned by Ken Loganbill taking third place.
We had plenty
of great Alfa‟s
there, with 3
nice spiders,
Kay and
Theresa Jones‟
Giulietta Sprint,
Shannon Lowe‟s
Milano, as well
as two Duettos,
the new Alfa Spider (Microsoft car), and Ron Calkin‟s 164 Super. Through the
rain, I saw a number of nice GTV6s, a couple 164s, and a couple other Alfas in the
parking lot.
Best of Show went to Jon Shirley‟s outstanding Ferrari Testarossa. This car was
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Italian Concours cont’d...
the prototype design by
Scaglietti with pontoon fend-
ers and a 3 Ltr v12. After
proving itself Ferrari used it
to mold all the future Testa-
rossa‟s on. The People‟s
Choice vote went to a 1972
DeTomaso Pantera that had
some modern touches added
to its unique orange exte-
rior. The car had been the personal car of Tom Tjaarda, the Pantera
designer. The upgrades were done by Tom while modernizing its look.
Some of the other great cars in the rain that day were a number of Fer-
raris, Maseratis, a few Lancia‟s, and Fiats. The Fiat group had a great
Multipla which sure looks like it was ahead of its time when compared to
things like today‟s Toyota Prius, or Honda Fit. Another cool car was a
BMW M1, the mid engine super car. This one-of-a kind version was
built by BMW for the Prime Minister of Qatar. It is the only M1 built to
full race spec, but for the street. Those who braved the foul weather
were able to enjoy all of these great cars and vendors. Let‟s look for-
ward to a dry show next year! Fred R
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Harry
President’s Column By Harry Reed
Do The Mountains!
I decided the best way to start September, was by driving our great Mountains. Aldo and I headed up SR410 South over Mt Rainer, top down of
course. Then took SR123 South to US12 to Randle. In Randle I picked up SR31 which ran into NF25 South and then East on NF99 which goes up
the East side of MT. ST Helens. There were a few light rain showers left over from the night before, which also left a few good size rocks on the
road. The rocks got more interesting as I climbed higher and the fog became denser. Every mile or so as I rounded another curve there would be a
break in the fog and the devastation from the eruption was still quite evident. I managed to dodge all the rocks and reach the top, or at least as far
as the road went. The visibility was just about ZERO, so I spent little time viewing the fog and headed back down NF99. The fog started lifting as I
descended, there were great views around most curves. The park department had a truck with a front loader coming up the mountain scooping up
rocks. That was a good thing.
About 2/3 the way down the mountain I noted a paved road heading north. The road was unmarked and there was no signage on the road. I chased
the road north for about ½ hour and then stopped to have lunch. At my lunch stop I saw the remains of an old stone foundation which had been the
foundation of a National Park sign. It is my understanding that this North/South road was the original road to Mt St Helens prior the eruption. The
sun was out in full force and the views were great. This road is not maintained and became quite narrow with brush trying to take over, it was time
to turn around and look for more adventure and curves. When I got back to NF99, I had not seen another car for an hour and fifteen minutes.
Makes one glad to be in an Alfa.
I retraced my route back to SR410 and then went west to Sunrise. It was a great drive and at 6100 feet the view from Sunrise was spectacular. I
took a little side trip to Crystal Mountain and headed for Clearwater wilderness on the east side of SR410. I missed the road (I do that ever so of-
ten) and ended up back in Enumclaw and in rush hour traffic, oh well.
I was grounded for the past three weeks with a medical problem, so I did not enjoy any more good drives until the Half Fast Lap of Washington. I
will take this opportunity of down time to make out my punch list of Maintenance Items to accomplish on Aldo this winter. A little work in the winter
makes for good spring and summer driving.
We will open nominations for club officers during our October meeting; nominations will remain open until the election occurs during our November
meeting. Please give some thought as to who you would like our club officers to be next year. If you are interested in being a club officer, have one
of our members nominate you at the October or November meeting. I have been a Committee Director or an officer for the past six years; it is both
interesting and rewarding,
I can tell it has been a good driving summer, as I had to change the oil and filter on Aldo prior to the Half Fast Lap.
Hope to see you on a back road. Ciao, Harry
Pasta Nova
17310 140th Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 483-3716
www.pastanovaitaliano.com
The newsletter of the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club News For Alfisti… Elections, 8C Spiders, and Good Genes
Club Elections are coming! Two of the key needs of this
club, and most clubs for that matter; leaders and members.
NWARCs success is that we‟ve always enjoyed both. The way
to keep this success going is the upcoming elections. Read
more on page 6 of this issue and plan to attend the November
10th club meeting to volunteer, nominate, or cast your vote!
Hoping to buy one of the new Alfa Romeo 8cCompetizione Spiders?
You may have a challenge or two. Of the 500 being made, the rumor is
that all 500 are presold, and only 24 will
come to the USA. One question that
comes to mind is… how many will we see
in our area. The chances are good, since
a total of 8 of the 8c Coupes reside in the
Northwest.
The production 8c Spider has the same
4.7 Liter engine, as well as suspension
setup as the coupe. The brakes are using new Carbon-Ceramic disks that
tests say work great at both slow or aggressive driving. The stiffening of
the body, needed without the roof, makes the car about 90 pounds heav-
ier.
Though some may prefer the lines of the body with a roof, others will pre-
fer the open top just as much. The one real difference will be that without
the top on the car, you will be able to better hear the fantastic sound of the
exhaust note… oh, and the wind in your hair if you still have any.
MiTo skinny leg jeans are now available. Produced by Louise Roe, a
fashion expert in both the US and Europe, and designed by Bjork and McEl-
ligott, includes attractive styling touches
like embroidered rear pockets - one fea-
turing the serpent from Alfa Romeo's
iconic badge. Profits from the sales will go
to the Jeans for Genes charity and are be-
ing sold at two boutique retail outlets in
London through the charity's patron,
Donna Ida. Priced at £75 a pair! Good
item for the Holiday Party.
Club Liaisons Board Members
Italian Car Club of British Columbia
Fritz Duernberger (604) 988 7904
Society of Vintage Racing
Enthusiasts (SOVREN)
Steve Schaeffer (206) 789 9317
Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Oregon
Dan Sommers (503) 274 0064
www.nwalfaclub.com
The Iniezione is the monthly newsletter of the
Northwest Alfa Romeo Club, a non-profit organi-
zation of Alfa Romeo enthusiasts. NWARC is a
regional chapter of the national Alfa Romeo
Owners Club (AROC). Chapter meetings are held
the second Tuesday of every month except De-
cember.
Membership dues are $63 per year, which in-
cludes subscriptions to the Iniezione and the
national publication, Alfa Owner. For information
about joining the club, contact the membership
director, whose name appears on the previous
page.
Opinions expressed in the Iniezione are those of
the author and do not necessarily reflect those
of the club. Publication of articles describing
technical procedures does not constitute an en-
dorsement by the club, its officers, or AROC. It is
the responsibility of the person performing any
procedure to accept all consequences of his or
her actions.
Committee Directors
President Harry Reed 8111 184th St. SW Edmonds, WA 98026 [email protected] Vice President Tom Mous 595 SW Mount Cedar Drive Issaquah, WA 98027 (425) 391 6429 [email protected] Secretary George Gibbs 23326 55th Ave S Kent, WA 98032-2817 (206) 465 9415
[email protected] Treasurer Ron Calkins PO Box 33512 Seattle, WA 98133 (206) 403 3445 [email protected] Activities Merril Gordon (206) 290 4704 [email protected] Competition TBD Membership Mirko Freguia [email protected] (425) 898 0232 x100 __________________________ Iniezione Editor Fred Russell
Please come join us for a rare Saturday club meeting and enjoy a tour and pres-
entation about car detailing from our host Jeff Gopal, owner of Auto Salon at
Leschi in the Seattle area. The meeting portion should be quick plus we‟ll open
nominations for our club elections to be held next month. For those who need a
coffee jolt to meet this early, there is a Starbucks next door to the shop.
For Auto Salon‟s detailing demo, a club member may volunteer their car to have
some demonstration done to it. They are offering NWARC members a (limited
time) 10% discount on their detailing services.
Monthly meetings are usually held on the
second Tuesday of every month. See you there!
October NWARC Club Meeting
Coming Soon
Parts Blow Out Sale at:
RALLI-ROUND
Elections are Coming!!! November 10th
It‟s people that make the NWARC such a great club. You are that important element. From reading the newsletter, to volunteering at events. Par-
ticipating in a wine tour, or enjoying a track day... to a role as a club officer. Each is the way we celebrate our friendships, and common passion for
Alfa Romeos.
No one task is overwhelming and each requires the talents we have, or we know of the person with the talents. A great example was last month‟s
Whidbey Tour, setup by a new member who did a great job after seeking advice from a couple of seasoned members. The same holds true for the
Competition Director Role. It has been held by a few people, and identified as being a bit demanding, so we are working to spread the effort out dif-
ferently to make it more manageable. Almost any member can perform the elected roles, if they seek advice and support from the other members
who have preceded them.
Our elections on November 11th will be for: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All positions are part of the leadership Board
along with the Competition, Activities, Membership Directors, and Webmaster, and Newsletter Editor. The meeting will be your chance to finalize the
nominees and take the actual vote for the elected positions. If you think the club is running great… volunteer to be part of the Board and it‟s suc-
cess! If you think the club needs to do things a little differently, volunteer for a role and step in and help change it. As a member of the board,
you‟ll meet four times a year. These meetings may be face-to-face or via phone / e-mail.
Here are outlines of the elected roles so you‟ll know what you are volunteering for, or may be nominated for. It‟s actually fun and rewarding… it‟s
not at all like being an indentured servant.
President: The easiest job on the Board. Controls the activities of the overall Board and runs the Board meetings and presides over the club meet-
ings. Writes a monthly column for the newsletter. Helps to find and fill openings in club committee spots. Typically uses around 5 hours monthly…
plus attendance at the club meetings. Does not require Alfa ownership… only passion and some leaderships skills! 90% of our members can do this
Plans continue to take shape for the Annual NWARC Party and Silent Auction on Saturday, December 5
at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend as we celebrate
the year‟s accomplishments. Besides the auction and dinner as well as the usual socializing and
schmoozing, Tony and Debi Schmid will be announcing their choice for Alfista of the Year.
Jessica Hyde (206) 778-9923 and her dad, Gordy (425) 241-9307 are rounding up some interesting
Alfa articles and artifacts for the auction table. Won‟t you please call them with a donation?
More details will follow as we approach the date, but it is important that we begin to assemble to items
for the auction and get an indication of how many people will attend. As usual, attendance at the Party
includes admission to the MoF, so plan to make a day of it!!!
Fall Swap Meet at Vintage Customs LLC Saturday, Oct 3
The newsletter of the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club Last Lapping Day of 2009 Bremerton Motorsports Oct 15
With the track season coming to an end, we have one more event to plan for. Don‟t miss your last chance in 2009 to join the club for a lapping
event. This will be at Bremerton and should be great fun for everyone. We‟ve had a great year of track events with minimal problems and plenty
of fun. For all the days details or to Register for the event:
http://www.nwalfaclub.com/track/registration.php
Be sure to read and understand all of the NWARC Safety rules posted at our
web site.
7:00 AM Gates Open
7:30—8:30 AM Tech Insp.
8:30—8:50 AM Driver Meeting (mandatory)
9:00—4:00 AM Lapping Sessions (lunch break around noon)
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Trivia Question for October!
Which Alfa Romeo was advertised with the following tag line? "For the
man who has everything, here is the car to keep him company.”
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Born in 1890, Baronessa Maria Antonietta d‟Avanzo was a bit of a rarity.
She was the first woman to race an Alfa Romeo in a real competitive race. (As opposed to a publicity stunt.) She raced in the 1929 Mille Miglia driv-
ing either a 1500 or 1750cc Alfa Romeo. Unfortunately, she crashed just 5
miles into the race.
Maria‟s racing career started much earlier, in 1918, racing at Spa in the
Tour de Lazio. Then, in 1920 in the Targa Florio, she drove a Buick, but went out around mid-race. In 1921, as part of the Ansaldo Team, with Cor-rado Lotti as team leader and a young Tazio Nuvolari as the junior driver,
they drove Ansaldo‟s Maserati 4CS in the 1st Circuito del Garda race finish-ing seventh overall. However, since they were in the 2 Ltr class, they fin-
ished first in their class. Maria raced again with the Ansaldo team in the 2nd
Circuito di Mugello, but lost a wheel and didn‟t finish.
In September 1921, she got her hands on an Alfa Romeo 20-30 ES to take part in a race called 1st Gran Premio Gentlemen at Brescia, Italy. Maria ob-
tained the best result of her career, finishing third overall. Some may dis-pute whether this was a “real” race… but there is no dispute of her driving
the Alfa Romeo in the 1929 Mille Miglia.
Maria continued racing and in 1931, took another third place finish at the Coppa Pierazzi. At age 49, still racing, she finished in sixth position on the
1940 Tobruck-Tripoli race.
Some may know her for another obscure impact she had on performance cars from Italy. Ten years prior to her Mille Miglia race, Maria bought a V12 Packard from Antonio Ascari in 1919. It had been a USA speed record car
driven at Daytona earlier the same year. Enzo Ferrari had seen Maria and the Packard V12. Later in life when asked about his vision, he credited her
car as the inspiration for building his string of 12cyl. engines!
There were other women who drove well throughout racing history but it was rare that officials would let women in a race along side men. Over the years, many great women racer‟s names have been lost or forgotten, but in
our lives we‟ve seen the likes of Janet Guthrie, Michelle Mouton, Shirley Mul-downey, Sarah Fisher, or Danica Patrick race, and race extremely well.
Thanks Maria… for setting a good example against some tough odds. Fred R
Trivia Question from September!
Who was Baronessa Antonietta d’Avanzo and what is
her significance to Alfa Romeo history?
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This show draws in some of the most beautiful cars you‟ll ever see. Then to make it even better,
add in a MicroCar display, and a Thunderboat area, and perfect weather and there was no other
place to be on September 13th.
The featured marque was Mercedes Benz and they did the marque proud. As you walked to-
wards the ticket area, Phil Smart had a display of all the new models available today, as well as a
perfect replica of the first gas powered car made in 1886. Then once inside there was around a
dozen 300 SLs plus a number of other great Mercedes.
There was a “Supercar” section, which had a Ferrari Enzo, GTO, F40, and 430 Scuderia, and
looking right at home in the mix was Dave Smith‟s Alfa Romeo 8cCompetizione. It was the only
Alfa within the show, but Eric Hawley‟s was also there parked as a centerpiece near where the
awards were presented.
The ears were as happy as the eyes when they fired up the Thun-
derboats for the crowd. Those boats with their Rolls Royce or Alli-
son airplane engines can really rattle anything that‟s loose. It is
hard to imagine what it would be like to drive one of these boats,
but I‟ll guess it would take a lot of muscle and even more nerve.
I‟m ready for next year! Fred R
Kirkland Concours d’Elegance Sept 13th
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