16.07.2004 Due to the success of the European Alfa Challenge, for Alfa 147 Cup racers, Alfa Romeo & N-Technology have increased the prizes on offer as well as confirming the 2005 schedule

Due to the resounding success of the European Alfa Challenge, with 34 drivers and 15 teams representing 9 European countries: Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Holland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Spain and Italy, Alfa Romeo and N.Techology have decided to increase the prizes for the championship.

At the end of the season, instead of receiving two standard road-going Alfa 147 cars as the prize, a pair of new Alfa 147 GTA Cup cars, worth €43,000 plus VAT, will be on offer for the overall winner and the winner of the Under 25 class.

Additionally, the schedule for the next season of the European Alfa Challenge has been confirmed, which will again be disputed across several nations with the Alfa 147 GTA Cup.

The European Alfa Challenge is now in its third season. Established in 2002 as two national series (Italy and Holland), this year it was accepted as one of the LG Super Racing Weekends.

The Alfa Romeo 147 is powered by a 220bhp, four cylinder, 2 litre engine coupled to a 6 speed sequential gearbox, with GTA-style body styling.