It seems hard to believe that, in just a couple of months, Abarthisti will be four years old.

What started as an experiment has grown way beyond what I ever expected.  Abarthisti's success has been down to you guys, our members - both past and present - and it's probably fair to say that some of Abarth's success in the UK can be attributed to you, the Abarthisti, too.  There aren't many automotive marques that can boast an online community with such a high percentage of owner representation, or with so many members that go on to buy second, third or even fourth Abarths, while citing the active community as one of the key reasons for their passion in the brand.

However, that success can come at a cost, and for me, it's been a personal one.

As Abarthisti has grown, so have its demands on my time, and some of you will know that I've already had to take a back seat so as to concentrate on that pesky activity known as a 'day job'.

While I've tried to carry on organising and attending events, providing editorial content and answering emails, the truth is that there just aren't enough hours in the day to do everything that I'd like to.

It's therefore with a certain amount of regret that I've agreed to stand down and transfer ownership of the site to a new owner.  Abarthisti is now part of the AutoGuide family of online communities, and they will be along shortly to introduce themselves.

What does this mean for you?

There will be a few changes behind the scenes, but Abarthisti will carry on just as it has been.  The forum will look and operate just as it does now, our Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Policy remain unchanged, and the moderators and administrators will stay just as they are.  I know you'll continue to support them as they pick up the reins and drive Abarthisti forwards.

And with that, all that's left for me to say is thank-you for coming along for the ride, for giving me such an enjoyable way to spend too much time not working, and to hope that we'll see each other at an event some time in the future.

Alex

Alex - thanks for all of your time over the last 3+ years. This has got to be one of the best owners club forums. Thanks again.

Thankyou Alex, i've had some very enjoyable and memorable days out with your help.

Good luck with the day job

Good work fella.

I come back off holiday and am sad to see Alex leaving, I wish you luck for the future and thank you for making this place a brilliant part of owning an Abarth.

Welcome to Helena aswell and I look forward to meeting you at future Abathisti meets 

Thank you for creating this superb community Alex. You've certainly cemented yourself in Abarth history 

Once again thank you!

oh no! i'm number 1 now 

and Cliff has entered the top 10

Thanks Alex - I was at the Silverstone (well, Stowe) track day all those years ago. 

Now on Abarth #2 (actually, I've had 5, although earlier ones were under the Fiat banner).

You've done a great job, much appreciated and hope that Helena is as good.

(Helena - how about another track day, now that there are loads of us!)