Written by Jeff Whitten
Monday, 02 June 2008
Driving an Alfa Romeo, one of several in the event, Sydneysiders Lido and Sylvia Russo have taken out the inaugural Italian Connection Rally from a small but classy field.
The 3-day, 1200 kilometre event which linked the Italian precinct of Sydney (Leichardt) with its counterpart, Carlton, in Melbourne, proved to be an enjoyable rally that used some of the best roads between the two capitals.
Starting in Norton Street, Leichardt, on Friday, May 23, in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd of spectators, the event immediately headed south down the Hume Freeway to Moss Vale, the long line of classic Ferraris, Fiats and Alfa Romeos causing plenty of interest through towns en-route. Passing through Sutton Forest, Penrose and Bundanoon, the rally rejoined the freeway at Marulan, finally arriving at Goulburn, via Bungonia, for lunch.
