AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- 2019 marks 120th anniversary of
FIAT and the 70th anniversary of Abarth
- FIAT Club America prepares to celebrate upcoming 36th annual
"FIAT FreakOut" convention in North
Carolina, July 10- 14
- Hundreds of FIAT owners and aficionados from around the world
to gather for four-day extravaganza
- Planned activities include scenic driving tours throughout the
North Carolina rolling hillside,
historic towns and action-packed fun at the track, plus much
more
- Main event - Concorso Di Eleganza car display and awards
banquet to showcase FIAT vehicles that span multiple decades
- Annual members' banquet will feature an award ceremony,
including special recognitions and the coveted "Best of Show"
award
- Deadline for registration is June
10: Visit FiatClubAmerica.com for details
FIAT Club America is preparing to host its 36th annual "FIAT
FreakOut" (FFO) national convention from July 10 – 14 in Greensboro, North Carolina. This year's event
also coincides with the 120th anniversary of FIAT and the
70th anniversary of Abarth high-performance vehicles.
Building off of last year's event, which was one of the most
highly attended national conventions in FIAT Club America's
history, this year's FFO promises to be an action-packed four-day
adventure.
Located amongst the rolling hills of the Carolina Piedmont and
halfway between the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains, the luxurious
Grandover Resort in Greensboro
will provide a stunning backdrop for FIAT Club America's signature
event.
"This year is special as it marks the 120th anniversary of
the FIAT brand and the 70th anniversary of Abarth," said
Doug Von Koenig, president of FIAT
Club America. "Our close family of FIAT owners are passionate about
the brand's Italian-designed, fun-to-drive vehicles and we're
looking forward to reuniting and celebrating the occasion."
Created and executed by FIAT enthusiasts, the FFO event is a
fun-filled, annual four-day event that rotates throughout the
country on an annual basis. This year's event is scheduled to
include a full autocross course for owners to show off their
vehicles and driving skills, as well as an opportunity for members
to run their street or race cars on the world-famous Virginia
International Raceway (VIR).
Other highlights will include taking a scenic road trip to the
Richard Petty Museum, as well as a visit to the historic town of
Winston-Salem.
Members will also be treated to a drive-in movie under the stars
for an outdoor screening of the 1969 classic "The Italian Job,"
with commentary and introduction by original stunt driver
Phil Wicks. In addition, members
will have the opportunity to head down to the historic Bowman Gray
quarter-mile oval track, NASCAR'S first and longest running weekly
track since 1949, in downtown Winston-Salem to take in Saturday Night at the
Races, featuring Modified, Sportsman, Street Stock and
Stadium Stock racing.
The weekend's main event, the Concorso Di Eleganza vintage car
display located on the grounds of the Grandover Resort, will take
place on Saturday, July 13. The event
will be followed by a banquet and award ceremony that will
highlight show awards and special recognitions.
Previous events have featured new and classic FIAT vehicles from
far and wide, including a 1952 Fiat 500c Topolino, 1977 Lancia
Scorpion, 1984 Pininfarina Spider Volumex, 1986 Bertone X 1/9
Dallarlra, a highly modified 2008 Fiat 500 Abarth Meifestofile and
an original factory-raced Fiat Abarth 131 rally car to name a
few.
Also, continuing an FFO tradition, at the conclusion of this
year's members banquet, the club will announce the location of the
2020 FIAT FreakOut event.
Owners and participants who are interested in attending have
until June 10 to register. Full
details are available at FiatClubAmerica.com.
About FIAT Club America
FIAT Club America was founded in 1983 and has been loyally
dedicated to the enjoyment of FIAT brand vehicles and other Italian
cars since. The club has local chapters holding regional shows and
events. The annual national convention called "FIAT FreakOut" will
be held July 10-14 in Greensboro, North Carolina. This event draws
hundreds of FIAT and other Italian automobiles and even more
attendees. FIAT Club America maintains a website
www.FiatClubAmerica.com and publishes "Ricambi," its official,
full-color bi-monthly magazine, which includes member-written
articles, adventure stories, technical tips and classified
ads.
About FIAT Brand
Celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2019, head-turning
Italian design and the ultimate fun-to-drive factor come standard
with every FIAT. That philosophy is embodied by the iconic
Fiat 500 or Cinquecento – a small car that lives big. Born in
Italy and rooted in a rich
heritage, the 500 is now sold in more than 100 countries.
In North America, the Fiat 500
was introduced in March 2011 and was
soon followed by the Fiat 500c (Cabrio), the high-performance Fiat
500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio, the fully electric Fiat 500e, the
five-passenger Fiat 500L and the all-wheel-drive Fiat 500X
crossover. The FIAT brand continued its expansion with the
introduction of the Fiat 124 Spider, a revival of the iconic
roadster that combines Italian style, performance and engaging
driving dynamics.
The FIAT brand now offers standard turbo powertrains that
deliver at least 30 mpg across the entire product
lineup.
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