Competitor portrait: Alfa Romeo Giulietta

These classic italians are in my humble opinion some of the best looking cars in the class, and the grid has seen 3 of this model the last couple of years. Per Wistoft (pictured) is so fond of the model that he has owned 2, and Lennart Henjer also visited the grid. Best lap time at Ring Djursland is 1:10,3 - 1 second faster than the Spitfire. Since the two drivers live in Belgium and Sweden respectively they are in reality guest drivers, presumably again this season. As such they play no role concerning the championship, but have very much done so on the track, where I have enjoyed good battles with both of them. Like the Porsche 356 the oldest Alfas can run a large 1,6 liter engine - well, large compared to the 1,1 of the Spitfire! The white Giulietta is a newer 1,3 liter engine, which is in a high state of tune. As the Alfas are much heavier they are not as much faster as you would think. And while Alfas are generally renowned for their fine handling it is actually my experience that the Spitfire corners faster - even though that car is more known for terrible handling. So much for prejudice.