In 1993 we decided to enter a GTP Light car with an Alfa engine in the IMSA racing series. It was a modified Phoenix car fitted with a V6 Alfa Romeo engine. This was a very ambitious endeavour as the car had to be built and the engine developed while Autovolante had to carry on with the routine service for customer cars. The first race of the season was in Miami. The car, shown in the picture above, was knocked out of the race at the first corner during the first lap. We then raced at Sebring and Mid-Ohio. Keep scrolling and after the pictures of the Miami race you will find the article by Michael Hemsley originally published in the Alfa Owner in June 1993. Auto Volante was a low budget, family owned operation. The team purchased a Phoenix chassis that Richard Sirgany modified in his garage. Steve and Ricky Sirgany built the body, while the engine was a 2,5L modified to 2,8L. The 1993 season proved to be ill fated, with a dnf at Miami and a 43rd place finish at Sebring. A 13th place at Mid Ohio was the best placing for this car which was a really private entry.

Steve Deeks drove the Phoenix Alfa Romeo at Mid Ohio in 1993.