Schedule of Events (text and graphical)
Monday, July 8
8:30am-9pm: Registration & Info Central
10am-5pm: Board of Directors Meeting
At the hotel, open to all AROC members.
2pm-4pm: Rally School
At the hotel - required for all TSD rally participants.
3pm-9pm: Tech Inspection
At the hotel, for drivers of HOD, Time Trials, Autocross.
2:15pm-6:30pm: Tour - Safari West Wildlife Park
Safari West - as close to Africa as you can get! Depart from the Alfa Parking lot at 2:15pm SHARP. Construction near the venue at this time necessitates this early departure time for our 4:00pm tour. Once there, you'll board Land Rovers for an unforgettable experience! Go to www.safariwest.com for details.
5:15pm-8:30pm: Dinner - Safari West Wildlife Park
Open to all, BBQ style dinner served in the Safari West compound. Depart from the Alfa Parking lot at 5:15pm SHARP. Traffic heading North at this time necessitates this early departure time. Maps will be available at Registration.
10am-5pm: Board of Directors Meeting
At the hotel, open to all AROC members.
2pm-4pm: Rally School
At the hotel - required for all TSD rally participants.
3pm-9pm: Tech Inspection
At the hotel, for drivers of HOD, Time Trials, Autocross.
2:15pm-6:30pm: Tour - Safari West Wildlife Park
Safari West - as close to Africa as you can get! Depart from the Alfa Parking lot at 2:15pm SHARP. Construction near the venue at this time necessitates this early departure time for our 4:00pm tour. Once there, you'll board Land Rovers for an unforgettable experience! Go to www.safariwest.com for details.
5:15pm-8:30pm: Dinner - Safari West Wildlife Park
Open to all, BBQ style dinner served in the Safari West compound. Depart from the Alfa Parking lot at 5:15pm SHARP. Traffic heading North at this time necessitates this early departure time. Maps will be available at Registration.
Tuesday, July 9
7am-4pm: Tech Inspection
Mandatory for HOD by 9am - all others by 4pm if you have not completed already.
7:30am-1pm: TSD Rally
First car out at 8:01am. This will be an challenging intermediate-level TSD.
8:30am-9pm: Registration & Info Central
9am-5pm: Hooked on Driving School
Professional, in-your-car, mega-track-time Sonoma Raceway experience. AROC helmet standards and roll bars for open cars apply. Drive from hotel to Sonoma is about 30 minutes. www.hookedondriving.com.
Tues & Wed: NASCAR Garage Rentals at Sonoma Raceway
We have secured 12 of the NASCAR garages, Each space is approx 12'x36' and can hold two cars. One rate covers garage for both Tues & Wed.
9am-4:30pm: Sonoma Wine Country Bus Tour
Wine tasting at three top Sonoma Wineries. Lunch included. This is a bus tour - no cars.
1pm-4:30pm: Gimmick Rally
First car out at 1:30. We will coordinate with TSD ralliers so you can run both events. This is a fun, observation-style rally through the Sonoma countryside.
6:30pm-8:00pm: Welcome Reception & wine/beer tasting
At the hotel. Local wineries & micro-breweries. Note that although it is free, please let us know how many are coming so we can have enough food & drinks!
After Reception: Dinner (on your own)
We have a list of options … everything from Guy Fieri and Sonoma originals to the national chains!
Mandatory for HOD by 9am - all others by 4pm if you have not completed already.
7:30am-1pm: TSD Rally
First car out at 8:01am. This will be an challenging intermediate-level TSD.
8:30am-9pm: Registration & Info Central
9am-5pm: Hooked on Driving School
Professional, in-your-car, mega-track-time Sonoma Raceway experience. AROC helmet standards and roll bars for open cars apply. Drive from hotel to Sonoma is about 30 minutes. www.hookedondriving.com.
Tues & Wed: NASCAR Garage Rentals at Sonoma Raceway
We have secured 12 of the NASCAR garages, Each space is approx 12'x36' and can hold two cars. One rate covers garage for both Tues & Wed.
9am-4:30pm: Sonoma Wine Country Bus Tour
Wine tasting at three top Sonoma Wineries. Lunch included. This is a bus tour - no cars.
1pm-4:30pm: Gimmick Rally
First car out at 1:30. We will coordinate with TSD ralliers so you can run both events. This is a fun, observation-style rally through the Sonoma countryside.
6:30pm-8:00pm: Welcome Reception & wine/beer tasting
At the hotel. Local wineries & micro-breweries. Note that although it is free, please let us know how many are coming so we can have enough food & drinks!
After Reception: Dinner (on your own)
We have a list of options … everything from Guy Fieri and Sonoma originals to the national chains!
Wednesday, July 10
7am-9am: Tech Inspection
Mandatory for Time Trials & Autocross if you haven't completed yet.
8am-5pm: Time Trials
Legendary Sonoma Raceway (Sears Point/Infineon).
Tues & Wed: NASCAR Garage Rentals at Sonoma Raceway
Same as Tuesday.
8am-5pm: Autocross
At Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory drivers meeting with TT folks at 8am then course walk. First car out about 9. We will manage time so you can run both AC and TT! AROC helmet standards apply.
8:30am-9pm: Registration & Info Central
12pm-1pm: Parade Laps
Parade laps at the track. Only an hour - please be ready! Note that if you are in the Highway 1 driving tour, you won't be able to be in the parade laps.
1pm-2pm: "Priceless Alfas" Track Time
Don't miss some of the rarest and most desirable Alfas in the world at speed at Sonoma!
9am-5pm: San Francisco Bus Tour
Self-guided tour of the "City by the Bay." Ticket includes bus transportation into SF, plus tickets to the "hop on/off" bus so you can tour the sights and sounds our great town.
9am-1pm: Driving Tour #1 - Bodega Bay & Hwy 1
You'll drive your own car on one of the most beautiful roads in the country. Stops along the way - bring the camera! Will return to Sonoma Raceway in time to see the "Priceless Alfas" on track.
6pm-8pm: Swap Meet
Bring out yer parts! The parking lot becomes free-trade zone! We will have areas to wash your cars.
7pm-9pm: Fiesta
Celebrating our California heritage, the central hotel area goes Mexican. Walk between the fiesta and the swap meet.
9:30pm-??: "Concorso Midnighto ForFunO"
A totally-for-fun car beauty contest where you are responsible to light your car in the best way for judging. You will get one glow-stick - the rest is up to you. Bribery is encouraged - so is creativity & fun! Awards (?) will be given. You must sign up for this, even though it's free, so we can send you blank page of rules...
Mandatory for Time Trials & Autocross if you haven't completed yet.
8am-5pm: Time Trials
Legendary Sonoma Raceway (Sears Point/Infineon).
Tues & Wed: NASCAR Garage Rentals at Sonoma Raceway
Same as Tuesday.
8am-5pm: Autocross
At Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory drivers meeting with TT folks at 8am then course walk. First car out about 9. We will manage time so you can run both AC and TT! AROC helmet standards apply.
8:30am-9pm: Registration & Info Central
12pm-1pm: Parade Laps
Parade laps at the track. Only an hour - please be ready! Note that if you are in the Highway 1 driving tour, you won't be able to be in the parade laps.
1pm-2pm: "Priceless Alfas" Track Time
Don't miss some of the rarest and most desirable Alfas in the world at speed at Sonoma!
9am-5pm: San Francisco Bus Tour
Self-guided tour of the "City by the Bay." Ticket includes bus transportation into SF, plus tickets to the "hop on/off" bus so you can tour the sights and sounds our great town.
9am-1pm: Driving Tour #1 - Bodega Bay & Hwy 1
You'll drive your own car on one of the most beautiful roads in the country. Stops along the way - bring the camera! Will return to Sonoma Raceway in time to see the "Priceless Alfas" on track.
6pm-8pm: Swap Meet
Bring out yer parts! The parking lot becomes free-trade zone! We will have areas to wash your cars.
7pm-9pm: Fiesta
Celebrating our California heritage, the central hotel area goes Mexican. Walk between the fiesta and the swap meet.
9:30pm-??: "Concorso Midnighto ForFunO"
A totally-for-fun car beauty contest where you are responsible to light your car in the best way for judging. You will get one glow-stick - the rest is up to you. Bribery is encouraged - so is creativity & fun! Awards (?) will be given. You must sign up for this, even though it's free, so we can send you blank page of rules...
Thursday, July 11
7am-2pm: Concorso
Staging from 7-9. We expect a HUGE turnout for judged cars, and will try to finish by 1pm. We also have a large area for "shine & show" Alfas - we want them all! Parking is limited, if you aren't showing your car, please leave it in the hotel parking lot and take the short walk across the street to the Concorso.
8:30am-4:30pm: Registration & Info Central
1pm-5pm: Driving Tour #2 - Napa Valley
Bring your car to the Concorso and leave from there for a driving tour of Napa Valley. If you are being judged at Concorso, we will ensure you are out in time. Potential stop at ONE winery.
1pm-5pm: Keller Car Collection Bus Tour
The Keller collection is one of the largest, yet most secret, in the world. A very rare opportunity to view the normally off-limits Arturo Keller automobile collection. Extremely rare Alfas, Pebble Beach winning vehicles AND a tasting of award-winning wines. If you are in the Concorso, we will ensure you are out by 1pm to get back to the hotel in time.
1pm-5pm: Tech Seminars
Tech sessions by noted Alfa experts.
6:00pm-???: Banquet/Keynote Speaker: Journalist, Author and Competitor, Denise McCluggage
Gala banquet at the hotel. No-host cocktails 6:00-7:30. Dinner at 7:30.
Staging from 7-9. We expect a HUGE turnout for judged cars, and will try to finish by 1pm. We also have a large area for "shine & show" Alfas - we want them all! Parking is limited, if you aren't showing your car, please leave it in the hotel parking lot and take the short walk across the street to the Concorso.
8:30am-4:30pm: Registration & Info Central
1pm-5pm: Driving Tour #2 - Napa Valley
Bring your car to the Concorso and leave from there for a driving tour of Napa Valley. If you are being judged at Concorso, we will ensure you are out in time. Potential stop at ONE winery.
1pm-5pm: Keller Car Collection Bus Tour
The Keller collection is one of the largest, yet most secret, in the world. A very rare opportunity to view the normally off-limits Arturo Keller automobile collection. Extremely rare Alfas, Pebble Beach winning vehicles AND a tasting of award-winning wines. If you are in the Concorso, we will ensure you are out by 1pm to get back to the hotel in time.
1pm-5pm: Tech Seminars
Tech sessions by noted Alfa experts.
6:00pm-???: Banquet/Keynote Speaker: Journalist, Author and Competitor, Denise McCluggage
Gala banquet at the hotel. No-host cocktails 6:00-7:30. Dinner at 7:30.
Friday, July 12
8:30am-9:45am: Town Hall Meeting
Join the Board of Directors for some Q&A - speak up!
8:30am-10:30am / 1:00pm-4:00pm: Registration & Info Central
10am-1pm: Awards Banquet Brunch
Buffet brunch in the ballroom. Awards presentations.
6pm: À La Carte Dinner & Hotel (on your own)
If you still can't get enough of the area - take off on a self-guided tour, then be back in the evening for dinner. Location TBD. Cost on your own.
Join the Board of Directors for some Q&A - speak up!
8:30am-10:30am / 1:00pm-4:00pm: Registration & Info Central
10am-1pm: Awards Banquet Brunch
Buffet brunch in the ballroom. Awards presentations.
6pm: À La Carte Dinner & Hotel (on your own)
If you still can't get enough of the area - take off on a self-guided tour, then be back in the evening for dinner. Location TBD. Cost on your own.
Post-Convention, Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14
Depart 3pm: Post Convention Tour 1 - North Coast
A north-bound trip up the coast and into the redwoods. For our Northern AROC attendees, make this your 'way out' trip! If you want to return to the hotel, you are on your own.
CANCELLED Post Convention Tour 2 – Monterey
Depart 3pm: Post Convention Tour 3 - Tahoe/Motherlode
This is designed for our Eastbound AROC'ers to take you part of the way home. If you want to return to the hotel, you are on your own.
6pm, July 14: "Get Back Together Again" Dinner
If you are coming back to the bay area, let's gather together one last time to celebrate! Info on restaurants and hotels upon registration.
A north-bound trip up the coast and into the redwoods. For our Northern AROC attendees, make this your 'way out' trip! If you want to return to the hotel, you are on your own.
CANCELLED Post Convention Tour 2 – Monterey
Depart 3pm: Post Convention Tour 3 - Tahoe/Motherlode
This is designed for our Eastbound AROC'ers to take you part of the way home. If you want to return to the hotel, you are on your own.
6pm, July 14: "Get Back Together Again" Dinner
If you are coming back to the bay area, let's gather together one last time to celebrate! Info on restaurants and hotels upon registration.
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