Fiat-Lancia Unlimited - Fiat Freak Out 2009

[ben]

Fiat Freak Out 2009
National Convention
August 13th - 17th, 2009
Valley Forge, PA
"Experience the Revolutions"

Fiat Freak Out is the National Convention for the club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited. We are a club open to all Italian car makes. The event is the largest of it's kind in North America for enthusiasts of these Italian autos. Fiat Freak Out is the celebration and national gathering for the club. The event is hosted each year by a local chapter and moves around the country. Bring any Italian car or bring the family sedan and make a vacation out of it. Take time to visit Valley Forge and Philadelphia and all the rich American history. The traditional Saturday Concourso D'Elegance is only part of a very active convention. This year we've more than filled a traditional weekend with activities. In fact, our schedule starts on Thursday and continues into Monday. Check the schedule to make sure you don't miss anything!

Schedule

All times shown are approximate and subject to change pending finalization of details. Additional activities and sightseeing opportunities are likely to be added to the itinerary as they are developed.

Thursday Aug 13

• Setup and preparation. Early arrivers meet and greet. Vendor areas available for setup.
• Late evening “Philly Skyline” drive through Philadelphia

Friday Aug 14

• Setup continues as Fiat Freaks arrive. Registration opens. Time to visit Valley ForgeNational Historic Park or visit Philadelpha. Vendors open.
• 10AM Autocross Click here for Autocross rules
• 10AM Visit the Simeone Foundation museum in South Philadelphia. The museum houses many Grand Prix winning cars including an original Alfa 8C. Cost $10 to be paid as we leave the hotel.
• 6PM Evening welcome Philly style dinner and Autocross awards at poolside.
• FLU BOD meeting.
• 9PM Parking lot “Drive in Movie”. Cash bar available in parking lot.
• Late evening “Philly Skyline” drive through Philadelphia.
• Late night parking lot festival.

Saturday August 15

• Concourso Day!
• Afternoon scenic spirited drive through Chester county
• Cocktail reception
• Banquet dinner and awards ceremony.
• Late evening “Philly Skyline” drive through Philadelphia.
• Late night parking lot festival.

Sunday August 16

• Breakfast with auction and raffle prizes.
• Main Street relaxed car show and parts swap meet Display of FFO winners.
• Afternoon drive.
• Sightseeing time.
• Dinner Buffet.
• Late evening “Philly Skyline” drive through Philadelphia.
• Late night parking lot festival.

Monday August 17

• Small group visits to historical sites such as Valley Forge or Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

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[Tris Harris]

didnt know yanks were into Fiats

 

[JFL]

didnt know yanks were into Fiats

me neither...

then again fiat can make 1.4 produce as much power as there 3.5 v6's

 

[Tris Harris]

yeeeeehaaaaa it aint a V8 though

*adopt texas accent* there aint no replacement, for cubic deplacement

apparently

 

[adamcot]

*adopt texas accent* there aint no replacement, for cubic deplacement

apparently

Apart from a great big turbocharger :slayer:

 

[Tris Harris]

vroooooooooooom tischhhhhhh

 

[+1.]

like how you lot are spaming this thread to....lol

 

[Tris Harris]

it needed some yorkshire goodness

 

[quovardiss]

Oh yeah

 

[udtrev]

Our forum's secret weapon is on it's way, Fred's on the move !!!

https://www.fiatforum.com/leisure-lounge/204908-our-interpid-wanderer-way-mars.html?p=2193921

 

[krpound]

didnt know yanks were into Fiats

Over 160 cars at this event, mostly FIAT with a few Lancias and Alfas.

Our group is most definitely into FIATs.

 

[Tris Harris]

good turnout, you have to get them all imported over there then?

 

[krpound]

good turnout, you have to get them all imported over there then?

FIATs haven't been sold new here since the late 80s, so all of our cars are either classics or antiques. There was one guy from Canada who brought down a 96 Barchetta, which was pretty cool for us to see, and of course "Fred" came in a 99 Multipla from Ireland (a very weird car). Chrysler showed up with a new 500, and now we're all anxiously awaiting the arrival of those cars in the next year or so.

 

[dave]

did you tell Chrysler you all want to see the fiat badge on them an not Chrysler?

 

[krpound]

did you tell Chrysler you all want to see the fiat badge on them an not Chrysler?

Absolutely-- and that's their plan, too. Couldn't get them to talk price, though. Those of us in the car biz are guessing about $18000 to start, with an Abarth version in the $23-25000 range.