In this episode Lance interviews Mike Fine, the co-chairman of the upcoming 2026 Alfa Romeo convention in Ogden, Utah. Mike shared his background in quality engineering and his lifelong passion for Alfa Romeo cars, starting with his early fascination with the Montreal model. The conversation covered the details of the upcoming convention, which will feature a variety of events including a concorso, autocross, drives to local attractions, and social activities in the historic downtown area. Mike emphasized making the convention more family-friendly and accessible, with numerous non-car activities for spouses and non-enthusiasts, while still providing traditional Alfa Romeo events for enthusiasts. The discussion also included Mike's personal experiences with Alfa Romeo cars, including his recent purchase of a Giulia and his plans to visit Italy where he owns a home in Tuscany.

Link to convention — https://arocogden2026.com/

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Lance and Tom discussed Tom's background in biomedical engineering and his transition to classic car restoration, including his extensive collection of Alfa Romeos and experiences in the market. The conversation covered various aspects of Alfa Romeo's current state, including service network challenges, market conditions, and Tom's future plans for his car collection and restoration work.


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Jim and Elyse Barrett are “Co-presidenti” of the Alfa Romeo Owners Southern California shared personal stories about their experiences with Alfa Romeo cars, including purchasing and restoring vintage models, while discussing maintenance challenges and future plans for their collections. Jim describes his career and his long-standing interest in cars, while Elyse explains how she got involved with Alfa Romeo magazines after working for various car-oriented publications. They discuss their first encounter with Alfa Romeos through a friend's invitation to a New Year's Day drive in Malibu, where they were impressed by the performance of the cars.

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