Auto Italia Minnesota - The 25th Annual Coulee Classic Rally

Had a friend send this to me. Yeah it's kinda an Alfa club, but at least bills itself as open to all Italian marques. Anybody do anything with these guys? I was thinking about taking out the 400i for a run that day anyway...

The 25th Annual Coulee Classic Rally - Auto Italia Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) - Meetup

 

That's organized by Ed Solstad, a good guy and long time Alfa enthusiast. I might be up for a drive down the same roads next weekend but the whole timed rally thing doesn't interest me.

 

I signed up. A friend sent it to me. He is going to be my navigator (I'm sure he will drive as well).

Seems like a really fun way to spend the day.

 

Agreed not really into the TSD rally thing, but from their meetup page: "or just ignore the timing and drive it as one of the best tours that you’ve driven"

I think I'll sign up to support their efforts and just enjoy a drive. Sounds like there will be at least one other F-car there and it would be cool to see some Alfa's also.

 

How was the drive?

 

I didn't go, I kept pulling up the weather and it said large hail, damaging wind, and possible tornado.

I drove down to Maiden Rock and back. Nice drive on 35 in WI. I was back and parked by 3PM (when the bad weather was to hit).

Bad weather all went north of the cities.

 

Yup. I was watching the weather and also decided not to go in the end. Plus, without functioning A/C it was a little on the warm side for a coupe with a black interior. Guess, I'm a wimp

 

In a couple weeks a few of us will be making a similar drive down to Pepin for lunch. Some nice driving roads around there. I'll keep you posted.

 

The Coulee Classic has been rescheduled for August 6th, per Mr. Solstad.

 

Bummer I'm out of town.