Robert D. Cess Concorso d’Eleganza
NYAROC visits Italian Feast of St. Liberata
NYAROC North Fork Scenic Drive and Brewery Visit
White Plains Alfa Romeo Open House
Cars & Coffee at Westbury Alfa Romeo
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021 - 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
WESTBURY ALFA ROMEO795 MERRICK AVENUEWESTBURY, NY
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Perfect weather and a lack of events for the season colluded to make this a huge event
with a record number of attendees.
Thanks to Deji Abraham for the video above.
Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix - 2021 - Alfa Romeo Featured Marque
Alfa Romeo was the featured marque at the 2021 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival and the 2021 Tour de Marque.
Since 1993, the Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen has celebrated our heritage of motor racing. As in previous years, a tribute to the Grand Prix races are featured in a variety of events during this all day festival. Events include the Walk of Fame award ceremony, a historical lecture called The Legends Speak, a pre-race Tech Inspection at Smalley's Garage, as well as several rolling events and two car shows known as the Stone Bridge Driver Events.
This year members of NYAROC enjoyed an entire weekend of Alfa Romeo events:
Wednesday September 8th 2021
NY Alfisti drove in a caravan together to "The Glen." Along the way, they made a pit stop at the beautiful lakeside home of NYAROC members, Vic and Gail, who hosted everyone and prepared a lovely lunch meal for all to enjoy
Thursday September 9th 2021
The start of the official Vintage Weekend events began with the Lakewood Vineyards FLX Alfa Romeo Show and Journey to the Top Car Show and Rallye. Alfa owners from all across the USA converged on Lafayette Park in downtown Watkins Glen. After signing in and exploring the town, participants went on a scenic drive throughout some of the most interesting sights the area had to offer. The drive terminated at Lakewood Vineyards.
Friday, September 10 2021
The main event of the weekend was the Tour de Marque featuring Alfa Romeo. Just after sunrise, drivers converged on Chateau LaFayette Reneau Winery for a wonderful breakfast and driver's meeting. Driving instructions for the scenic drive were distributed and one-by-one cars were released for the several hour drive. A lunch stop was incorporated into the drive at a large forest recreation area. The second half of the drive included several laps on the historic Watkins Glen circuit, including the original street sections of the old historical track. The drive terminated at Lafayette Park where participants enjoyed the town and viewed historic race cars blasting down Main Street
Saturday September 11th 2021
Racing is what Watkins Glen is all about and in particular, vintage racing is the highlight of the weekend. Aside from the exciting on-track action, race fans also were permitted to wander around the paddock and see the historic race cars up close and even talk to the owners/racers. What a wonderful display of historic vintage Alfas tearing up the track
After the races…... With a busy day at the track behind us, it was time to unwind. For some, it was a stop at a local BBQ, for others it was a beautiful sunset dinner on Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises
Additional photos from the Tour de Marque by ALLSTYLES PRODUCTIONS.
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NYAROC Car Show at Alfa Romeo of White Plains
June 5th 2021 - Alfa Romeo of White Plains hosted an open house for NYAROC.
Angelina’s Tottenvilla - Alfa Giulia across the USA
Angelina’s Tottenvilla Address: 399 Ellis ave SI,. NY 10307
Special guest: the North American Alfa Romeo national ambassador Ofer Kedem driving his Alfa Giulia across the US on a National tour stopping at our show to speak and share his Alfisi passion with all!
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Many Alfas and other amazing Italian cars were in attendance at a great location presented by a well organized Italian car club. (This is the same club that holds the popular annual Italian car meet at Casa Belvedere) This event was organized by Matt Ligotti, North East Italian Car Club.
A number of NYAROC members were in attendance.
Ofer reported that he is being welcomed on the road and everywhere he stops. He also noted that he was the president of the Tel Aviv Alfa Club. I asked if he could put the word in to Alfa Romeo to send some GTA's to the USA, but I'm not sure what he responded, in either French or Hebrew, something about Peugeot.
Sunday in the Park -Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT
Most of the marque clubs made an appearance as the weather was perfect. This annual event is part of the 4 day Labor Day Auto and racing Festival held on Sunday when the vintage racing events are prohibited. Several Alfa Club chapters attend yearly along with the FIAT Club under Tim Beeble holding an infield show position for FIATs and Alfas.
Our beloved Alfas were present in good numbers. Several 4Cs, Zagato 1600, Guilietta Spider, GTVs and Spiders, etc. Notable, special Alfas included: Joe Nastasi's Tipo 33, Peter Greenfield’s 158 Alfetta, and Lawrence Auriana's TZ1.
Also of particular interest to many was the 1974 GTV creation of Alfonso which sported an Alfa 3.0 liter V-6 with a Supercharger and some trick engineering. He reported that he did most of the work himself and that it took mucho time getting it all dialed in but now it is a blast to drive!
AROC CT members attending: Frank & Mary LaSalla and Joe & Jessey Palumbo. NYAROC members attending: Griff deNoyelles (Lime Rock race steward), Fred & Bev Frey, Joe Colasacco, GT Linton, cousin Aldo, Dan DeGiovine, Ken Morakabi, Nat Lerardi and Vic & Gail Cerami.
The judges and master of ceremonies were Donald Osbourne and Wayne Carini who proclaimed NYAROC as the best car club.
We all had a great time.
Till next year,
Vic Cerami 9-11-20
Photos provided by Aldo, Gail, Jessey and Dan D.
Robert D. Cess Concorso d'Eleganza - 2019
Thanks to all for a very nice day today at the Bob Cess Concorso event, hosted by the Italian studies Dept. with much assistance from Jo Fusco and Vinny. Great people, cars and weather!
And again a great MC job by our president Dino with very nice Alfa specific awards given. The after lunch at Savino's was again also excellent, many thanks to ken.
Thanks to Chris Cannizzaro for the photos
AROC 2019 National Convention - Pittsburgh PA
A big thanks for provided photos:
Anthony Intintoli, George Pezold, Greg Mason,
Aldo Gloddeck, GT Linton and Mike Bange
Italian Festival Cultural Showcase
New York State Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
Italian Festival Cultural Showcase
at the Smithtown Historical Society
A wide range of Alfa Romeo cars represented the New York Alfa Romeo owners club at the Italian Festival in Smithtown, on June 29th. Hosted by The Culture and Heritage Italian Fair 2019, the Alfisti provided a taste of the Italian “Biscione” from the classic Spider Graduate up to the modern and most recent offerings, the Giulia and Stelvio. Other classic Alfas included the GTV coupe and the unforgettable Alfa 164 S. As a mascot, there was also a Fiat X1 Bertone.
“We really thank the NYS Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy for having us today” said the members of the local Alfa Romeo Club at the Frank Brush Barn. “We really enjoyed answering the visitors questions and introducing our Alfa Romeos to the audience”.
- text by Lory & Ricky Dalla Rosa / photos by Michael Laurie
Greenwich Concours D'elegance 2019
The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance | May 31st – June 2nd, 2019. 2019
Recognized as one of the premier concours in the country and the largest in the Northeast, Greenwich is unique in that it is two concours back to back.
Sunday - European car day started off damp and foggy but eventually they sun broke through and illuminated a stunning collection of classic cars including the fabulous featured marque of Italian coach builder Zagato who is celebrating their 100th anniversary during the 2019 year.
NYAROC members were in attendance; Mike Bange, Jim Taylor, Rob and Joyce Rizzo, Vic Cerami, George and Barbara Linton, Gary Pezzella, Bert Wong, Tom Carren, Doug Perrone, Robert Wilder, Lawrence Auriana and John Catera who was displaying his beautiful and just restored 2600 Zagato. Many other fine Zagato automobiles where in on display as well all overseen by third generation boss, Andrea Zagato who generously surprised Zagato owners with a custom canvas bag containing a beautiful new Zagato hard-cover book.
Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance 2018
Sunday, February 25th 2018
A group of NYAROC members attended the Boca Raton Concourso. This is a yearly expanding event with Jay Leno, Wayne Carini, Tim Allen, Keith Martin and other celebrity car people in attendance. The field held about 250 automobiles and motorcycles. A limited group of beautiful Alfa Romeos were displayed and a 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabrolet won its class!
