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TRA - Meguiar's Auto Detailng Session & F.A.S.T. Company Museum Tour

11/15/2017

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On the morning of November 11, the Three Rivers Alfisti visited Fowler Auto Street & Street who hosted a Meguiar's Detailing session from 9am until Noon.  At least that is what was scheduled. The event actually finished up around 1:30 in the afternoon! Dan Yaworski from Meguiar's was kind enough to answer many many questions that the group had regarding paint finishing.  

About Dan Fowler & F.A.S.T. Company

Dan Fowler, Alfa RomeoDan Fowler working on an Alfa Romeo in the late 70's
Fowler Automotive Street & Track provides auto service for sports & luxury cars as well as transport & trackside support for vintage race cars and teams. Dan Fowler started F.A.S.T Company in 2011 with the encouragement and support of the many race teams who have depended upon his expertise as a mechanic for over 50 years.

As a teenager, Dan restored the '67 Alfa 1600 and proceeded to promptly trade it in on a 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto in 1969. Dan raced a 1966 Alfa Romeo Guilia Veloce 1600 in the early 1970's. 

In 1973 Dan attended the University of Pittsburgh and began work on his mechanical engineering degree but very quickly started working with the Pitt Race Team. It was called the "The Pitt Crew," with Bob Fryer driving a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, and became the best known non-factory car in the Trans-Am series during that period.

1966 Alfa Romeo Guilia Veloce 1600 Racing incident1966 Alfa Romeo Guilia Veloce 1600 before & after a race
In 1975 Dan became the first employee of the Auto Palace. The iconic Pittsburgh landmark for exotic and racing cars from 1975 until 1984.

​The Auto Palace was owned by Elvidio and Mario Grande and was originally called the Auto House (currently the Party House) until it moved to Baum Boulevard to become the iconic Auto Palace.  The building now hosts the "Scaife Auto Palace". 

By 1980 Dan was the highest trained Alfa Romeo technician in North America. 


In 1981, Dan purchased the first Alfa Romeo GTV in black. He sold it to none other than Mario Andretti and bought then bought the second black Alfa Romeo GTV ever produced.


Coffee, Donuts & the Race Car Museum Tour

Before we kicked off the Detailing session we where treated to some morning snacks and got to walk around the shop.  F.A.S.T Company not only provides support to many race teams but also serves as storage for the active vintage race cars.  TRA Members got the opportunity to walk around and learn about some really interesting race cars during our visit as well as some unique street cars.

Digging into the Detailing with Dan Yaworski from Meguiar's

Dan Yaworski travels the North America for Meguiar's but he's from Pittsburgh and makes his home here as well.  

Dan tailored his prevention to our audience. He did a great job finding out from everyone in the group what they wanted to learn and then proceeded to go through the entire list of questions. 

We posted some of the presentation as well as a quick video tour of F.A.S.T. Company LIVE on our Facebook page, but for those of you who missed it, you can check it out right here!

Dan did an fantastic job and it looks like there may be some interest in seeing him again in the future.
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Executive Board Meeting Updates & 2018 Plans

9/29/2017

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Jim, Gwen & Bernie met for  an Executive Board review meeting this morning.  

Overview
  • Event plans for the rest of 2017 through 2018
  • Club Treasurer & Club status
  • Cortile Della Corsa

Below are the detailed notes on the discussion.  

We're looking for comments,suggestions & ideas from you! Don't be afraid to comment at the bottom of this page.  If you don't see a comments section, just click not the title and THIS page will re-load.

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Event Calendar 2017-2018

  • Nov 11, 2017, Saturday 9am - Noon  - TRA - Meguiar's Auto detailng Session & Museum Tour. This is hosted at Fowler Automotive Street & Track's Museum, FAST Company. Members will have some time to tour the Museum of Vintage Race Cars including a 67 Ford GT40, 64 Triumph Spitfire, 64 MGB, 69 Porsche 911, 71 Lotus Elan, and of course a lovely 72 Alfa Romeo Spider!   Dan Yaworski from Meguiar's will be conducting the session and will be taking questions.  Look for a more detailed news posted here on our website soon. There will be a short questionnaire about what you are most interested in learning about. $10
  • Jan 7, 2018, Sunday - Bread Making Class at Enrico Biscotti Bakery - Sunday  $100. Jim is reaching out toe Enrico to discuss.
  • Feb 16 - 19,  Friday - Sunday - We're working on setting up a private tour of the new models of Alfa Romeo during the Pittsburgh Auto Show and perhaps a lunch or dinner in the cultural district. If anyone is interested in the Dancing with the Cars opening please leave a comment and perhaps we can make some special arrangements that evening (Thursday Feb 15, 2018). Bernie & Gwen are exploring ideas with the Auto Show & Alfa Romeo. $TBD
  • May 5, Saturday 10am - 5pm. Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance National Car Club Day. Three Rivers Alfisti has been invited to the participate in the Saturday car show at the inaugural Greenbrier Concours d"Elegance.  $25/car. More details coming soon. Bernie is Director of Operations for the Showfield so we hope to have a good spot.
  • May 19, Saturday 10am - 2pm - Tour a Private Collection of Italian Cars in Morgantown, WV.  We will meet at Mid Atlantic Sports Cars owned by fellow Alfisiti Wayne Long. We're coordinating with the Mon Valley Sports Car Club and will have more details soon. There may be a driving tour component to some scenic sights after lunch. Wayne & Bernie are working out the details. Est $10~15 > To cover food.
  • June 16, Saturday - This is a Father/Daughter - Father/Son themed driving tour - Intial route takes us our Route 30 and down the backroads to a tour of Kentuck Knob and perhaps a later lunch at the Summit Inn or other venue. Jim is working on the planning.
  • July 14- 15 Cortile Italian Car Show at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix - We're looking for people who want to develop plans for the TRA Club. Jim and Bernie are busy planning the Cortile, but it anyone has some ideas that they want to explore during the PVGP week or weekend for the Club please add your thoughts.
  • August, Thursday - 6-9pm An evening at Narcisi Winery  to mix and mingle, do some wine tasting, discuss your Alfa and have some great food. Jim is working on the details on a data that would work for everyone .  Your input on this is needed.
  • August 18, Saturday 10am - 4pm - Driving Tour & Bar-B- Que to Catz Automotive Restoration.  This tour would start at Ron Lewis Alfa Romeo and traverse some very nice two lanes roads to Youngstown Oho.  We arrive at 10am to tour a Beechcraft  Staggerwing restoration show at the airport and then drive a short distance over to Catz Automotive where will we park on the grass next to the lake and tour Tom  Zebrasky's collection and restoration shop.  We're trying to coordinate this with the North East Ohio AROC Chapter to have a nice little soiree. 
  • September ~15 - Alleys, Axles & Ales.  The 2018 date is not yet announced.  This would be the 3 third year for this private tour of about 14 private garages in Allegheny West, Pittsburgh North Side. The Three Rivers ALfisti have been invited to participate for 2018 as a Car Club display from 9-noon and then can remain parked on the closed streets while the Alleys, Axles & Ales garage tour runs from noon -5pm.  (Cecile Canales, who puts the car show portion together, as well as her husband Carl, have been long time members of AROC btw)

Treasurer & Organization Set up

Gwen reports that the TRA account has been set up. We are still looking for a treasurer. We have a few more steps to complete to get the official recognition from the State including posting an announcement in local papers.  After that, it should be some pretty straight forward book keeping for our events.  Volunteers?  Stepnose on up!

Cortile Della Corsa

Bernie and Jim have been working on a a proposal to host the 2019 Alfa Romeo convention here in Pittsburgh.  The Cortile Della Corsa is the initial name for the convention. It translates to "Courtyard of Racing".  Below is an initial draft version of the proposal plans.  If anyone has any insights, opinions or ideas please pass them along to us in the comments!
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