http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=45060 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:06 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:06 GMT brickadmin@denizen.net brickadmin@denizen.net volvo 1440 http://www.brickboard.com/images/logo_b_25.gif http://www.brickboard.com/ 25 25 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. Hi Everyone, Just a friendly reminder that this event is this Saturday, October 17, 2009. If you are interested in attending, you can still RSVP-- Please send your e-mail RSVP to Marcia & Wally Russell: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1379716&rss=1 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:22 GMT Hi Everyone, An update: CJ, the GGVCOA President, posted this at Turbobricks: &#091QUOTE&#093We are trying to give Jim an accurate number of people that are going to show. If you are planning on attending this event please R.S.V.P. John Sharp at john.sharp@ggvcoa.org to get on the list. Depending on the amount of people that show some may be able to sit in the cars, ask very specific questions about them etc. This will all depend on the size of the group. Jim has said there will be some Volvo SWAG to boot!&#091/QUOTE&#093 Here is the link to the original topic: http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=181743 Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1377708&rss=1 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 23:00 GMT Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our next event! What: Fall Foothill Drive Join us as we explore the history and culture of the foothill regions of Ione and Jackson! Stops include the Preston Castle in Ione, the Kennedy Tailing Wheel Park in Jackson, and the city of Jackson. Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer Preston Castle website: http://www.prestoncastle.com Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park Information / website: http://www.malakoff.com/goldcountry/mcjkktw.htm When: Saturday, October 17, 2009 9:30A Where (Meeting Location): Sloughhouse Inn Parking Lot 12700 Meiss Rd Sloughhouse, CA 95683 Detailed interactive map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107704669251613801548.000474d271969ee41b5f4&t=h&z=11 Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer: We will meet you at Sloughhouse Inn parking lot on Highway 16 (Jackson Road) & Meiss Road to begin the mapped portion of the tour. The inn is not in business. Plan for the Day: -Leave from Sloughhouse Inn at 9:30 a.m. -1st Stop at Preston Castle in Ione, CA for a tour of the 1890s vintage building that is undergoing restoration. It was a state operated reform school from 1894 to 1960. Tour cost is $10 for adults. For more information: http://www.prestoncastle.com/tours.html#publictours -Drive to Sutter Creek via Sutter Ione Road -Next stop lunch in Sutter Creek or vicinity (Location to be determined) -Drive to Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park on Jackson Gate Road via Hwy 49 -At Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park we will be able to view these gold mining relics. For more information: http://www.malakoff.com/goldcountry/mcjkktw.htm -From here you are on your own to discover other foothill attractions --Mike Peterson suggests the used book store in Jackson (Hein & Co. 204 N. Main.) --Marcia loves the bead shop at 46 Main Street in Jackson – The Hole Affair: http://www.theholeaffair.com/ They also have yarn. Tell Annette or Kathleen that Marcia sent you! --Be aware there’s an all day event in Jackson on Main Street: “Amador County Heritage Day, Saturday, October 17. Come to historic Main Street in Jackson on Heritage Day to re-live the area's colorful history, enjoy the tastes of a Dutch Oven cooking competition and the Fire Department Chili Cook-off (http://hjba.homestead.com/ChiliCookOff.html), and watch a spirited Fire Department Muster competition. Music and other street entertainment will occur throughout the day and antique and other handmade craft vendors will be selling their wares. The event runs from 10am-5pm on the length of Main Street.” –http://ci.jackson.ca.us/ We do need to know if you are coming so there are enough docents at Preston to give us a good tour. We need to decide on a place for lunch that will work for us. We will be asking for your lunch location preference among Mexican, Italian, or Deli (Amador City). Maps & handouts about the places we are visiting will be provided at the meeting spot. To RSVP (or ask a question), please contact Marcia & Wally Russell (no later than October 13, 2009): http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1376635&rss=1 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 08:14 GMT Hi Everyone, Jim Haughey of K-Pax racing is offering VCOA members this wonderful opportunity: What: K-Pax Racing (S60Rs) at Laguna Seca Raceway Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer K-Pax Racing website: www.kpaxracing.com Laguna Seca Raceway website: http://www.mazdaraceway.com/ When: Sunday, October 11, 2009 2:45P Where: Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy Salinas, CA 93908 Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer: "My name is Jim Haughey, owner of K-Pax Racing. I am a VCOA club member and own a Volvo repair business near San Jose, California . We race two S60R Volvos in the Speed World-Challenge GT racing series. You may have heard of us, if not, look in the September/October edition of Rolling Magazine on page 15 for our current story. We will be at Laguna Seca Raceway, near Monterey California, October 8 thru 11. We race on Sunday October 11 at 2:45 pm. We have won two races so far this year, beating Porsches, Vipers, Mustangs and Corvettes. Laguna Seca looks to be a good track for the Volvos. Trying not to wave our flag too much, but these are the fastest Volvos in the world! I’d like to invite any club members out to the track and if there is sufficient interest we can gather the VCOA members at our paddock area and have a talk for the members, let them get a close look at the cars, maybe sit in the cars, show everyone our trailers, motors, transmissions, meet the drivers and have a good time. The reason I am writing is to see if your local chapter has any interest in coming to Laguna Seca for our race. I am also extending invitations to the Golden Gate Chapter and perhaps some local dealers. Here is a link to the schedule http://www.world-challenge.com/files/schedules/2009%20MRLS%20ScheduleR1.pdf. Here is the link to our website, www.kpaxracing.com. I also CC’d Dave Drimmie; he is the VP of Marketing and Communication for our series and may be able to get us some free stuff. Let me know what you think. Regards, Jim Haughey K-Pax Racing www.kpaxracing.com --- &#091b&#093Please email a RSVP or direct questions to:&#091/b&#093 Jeff Molander, Sac Volvo Club President http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus You can also RSVP by: -Filling out the Event Registration form here: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-registration -Sending me a PM If you are in the Bay Area or in Southern CA, you can also contact: -CJ Yother, Golden Gate Chapter President http://forum.ggvcoa.org/index.php/topic,302.0.html -Dave Barton, Southern California Chapter President http://www.scvcoa.org/page12.html Go Volvo! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1374933&rss=1 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:15 GMT Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our next event: What: EuroSunday Sacramento Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer&#091/URL&#093 EuroSunday Sacramento website: &#091URL&#093http://eurosunday.net/sacramento/index.html&#091/URL&#093 When: Sunday, August 23, 2009 8:00A Where: Pete’s Coffee – Quarry Ponds Shopping Center 5550 Douglas Blvd. Granite Bay, CA 95746 Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer: Our plan for the day is to arrive at 8:00 am, and park in the area designated by the event organizers and enjoy looking at all the cars on display until the event ends at 10:30 am. Typically, European exotics and well restored pre-75 cars are displayed. However, this will be an opportunity to display nicely maintained older Volvo’s. They should stand up well and draw attention from many of the other drivers. If your Volvo is not the best of the best, don’t despair! This will still be a fun opportunity for VCOA members to get together and to see a wide variety of European cars on display. Following the Show and Shine at the Quarry Ponds Shopping Center, Volvo owners will be invited to take a drive, as organized by the Euro Sunday crew to a destination to be announced. We may also wish to organize Volvo owners for an independent drive and lunch as an option. If additional details become available, we will share them with you a few days before the event. Please email a RSVP or direct questions to: Jeff Molander, Ginger Guimarin, and/or Marcia & Wally Russell &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus&#091/URL&#093 You can also RSVP by: -Filling out the Event Registration form here: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-registration&#091/URL&#093 -Sending me a PM Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1367320&rss=1 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:18 GMT Hi Everyone, A friendly reminder: The Sac Volvo Club Family Day Museum Tour and Picnic is this Sunday (July 12th)! Here's a quick link to the event flyer/RSVP page: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer&#091/URL&#093 Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/CLUBS/?id=1358981&rss=1 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:09 GMT Hi Everyone, A quick update: I've added a form to the event flyer page to make it a bit easier to RSVP and select what you would like to bring to the potluck. Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer Page: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer&#091/URL&#093 Direct link to Potluck/RSVP Form (on Event Flyer Page): &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer#TOC-Sac-Volvo-Club-Potluck-Sign-Up-Form&#091/URL&#093 Have a great Independence Day weekend! Hope to see you July 12! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/CLUBS/?id=1358086&rss=1 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:22 GMT Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our next event: &#091U&#093What:&#091/U&#093 Sac Volvo Club Family Picnic Day and Indian Museum Tour at Sutter's Fort Historic Park Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer&#091/URL&#093 &#091U&#093When:&#091/U&#093 Sunday, July 12, 2009 10:00A &#091U&#093Where:&#091/U&#093 California State Indian Museum 2618 K Street Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 324-0971 &#091URL&#093http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=486&#091/URL&#093 -You can park on K St. between 26th and 27th without parking meter fees, as this is a Sunday. -An interactive map can be found on our Event Flyer web page as listed above. &#091U&#093Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer:&#091/U&#093 Jeff Selling’s family has set up this event for our enjoyment. We will meet at 10:00 AM sharp for a 30 minute docent-led tour of the Indian Museum (we recommend trying to arrive by 9:30 AM). Afterward, we can continue to tour the museum on our own, or go next door to tour Sutter’s Fort and get a sense as to the origins of the Gold Rush and meet volunteers in period dress. By 12:00 noon to 12:30 PM, we will meet in a shaded backyard area behind the Indian Museum to have lunch. There will be tables and chairs. Based on a poll of the leadership team, we need to endeavor to make or buy and bring some cold lunch items for our feast. There is a refrigerator that we can use at the Indian Museum. Since we do not know how many people might want to attend, please send an RSVP as soon as feasible, and let us know what you would like to bring, and in what quantities, so that we can get a sense for whether we will have a “well balanced diet.” If you are bold, please feel free to bring a portable BBQ if you are willing to cook some “hot” dogs for us. Jeff Molander will update every one as to our “food status” in a week or two. &#091B&#093If you wish to attend, please RSVP so we know how many to plan for.&#091/B&#093 To RSVP, you can either: -Send me a PM -Contact Us: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus&#091/URL&#093 -Use the Event RSVP form: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-registration&#091/URL&#093 Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/CLUBS/?id=1357129&rss=1 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:09 GMT Hi Everyone, A friendly reminder: The Swedish Day at IKEA (West Sac) with the Bay Area Saab Club is this Saturday (June 13th)! Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1353670&rss=1 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:28 GMT Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our next event: &#091U&#093What:&#091/U&#093 Swedish Day at IKEA (West Sacramento) with the Bay Area Saab Club Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer&#091/URL&#093 Bay Area Saab Club Website: &#091URL&#093http://www.bayareasaabclub.com/&#091/URL&#093 &#091U&#093When:&#091/U&#093 Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:00A &#091U&#093Where:&#091/U&#093 IKEA (parking lot ~row D) 700 West IKEA Ct. West Sacramento, CA 95605 Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer: Last year, we had a “Volvo Day at IKEA” with a car show and Swedish trivia game. This year, with the event scheduled between Swedish Day on June 6th and Midsummer Celebrations on June 20th, we thought it would be more fitting if we expanded the event to “Swedish Day at IKEA” with all Volvos and Saabs invited to the car show and Swedish-themed “treasure hunt / great race” type game! As before, we will meet in the IKEA parking lot (~row D) in West Sacramento close to the entrance: IKEA 700 West IKEA Ct. West Sacramento, CA 95605 See the Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer link above for an attached map on page two to find the general area where we will park and greet each other (marked with a thumbtack). Following introductions, we will have an opportunity to chat, enjoy Sweden’s finest automobiles, and share information on Volvo and Saab lore. At about 11:30 AM to noon or so, we will move inside IKEA to enjoy a buffet lunch upstairs in a conference room that we have reserved next to IKEA’s buffet. During the lunch, we would like to discuss club events, and the possibility of the Sacramento Chapter working with the Golden Gate Chapter to expand our Spring Davis event next year to either a VCOA Regional or West coast meet. All of the ideas that we will generate or explore about Davis will be passed on to CJ Yother, Golden Gate’s new President. Following this at about 1:00 or 1:30 PM, we will begin the Swedish-themed “treasure hunt / great race” type game that will include questions and clues written on placards that will be placed throughout IKEA’s second floor. Those who complete this multi-staged game first will win! IKEA can be reached from Interstate 80 in West Sacramento by taking the Reed Rd. exit (just to the north of the store) and going East. From there, IKEA Ct. will be your first right (going South) IKEA is toward the end of this short street as you work your way Southwest. If in doubt, pull up driving directions from your location on an online directions / map website. This event is free of charge for participants, with the exception that you will need to cover the cost of an inexpensive lunch (the Swedish meatballs are great). &#091B&#093If you wish to attend, please RSVP so we know how many to plan for.&#091/B&#093 To RSVP, you can either: -Send me a PM -Contact Us: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus&#091/URL&#093 -Use the Event RSVP form: &#091URL&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-registration&#091/URL&#093 ----- Side note: I am also looking for some help generating some more challenging Saab trivia-type questions for our Saab guests (moderately difficult-- something that an average Saab enthusiast should know, but nothing frustratingly difficult). If you would like to help, please let me know! ----- Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1351513&rss=1 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:26 GMT Hi Everyone, The Golden Gate Chapter and the Sacramento Chapter are teaming up for another event-- a scenic drive to the historic town of Locke on Saturday, May 23, 2009! Golden Gate Chapter information (copy and paste from Swedespeed event post): &#091quote&#093Bring your brick out for a drive! On May 23rd take a drive through the Delta to "Al Place" with the Golden Gate VCOA. This wonderful drive takes you through the Delta by way of the many levees, making ferry crossings to reach the destination of historic Locke California. Locke was founded in 1915 after a fire broke out in the Chinese section of nearby Walnut Grove. The Chinese who lived in that area decided that it was time to establish a town of their own. A committee of Chinese merchants, led by Lee Bing, Chan Hing Sai, Tom Wai, Chan Dai Kee, Ng So Hat, Chan Wai Lum, Chow Hou Bun, and Suen Dat Suin was formed. They approached land owner George Locke and inquired if they could build on his land. An agreement was reached. The town was laid out by Chinese architects and industrious building ensued. The founding of Lockeport, later 'Locke', was a reality. By 1920 Locke stood essentially as you'll see it now. Al's Place which is our destination, better known as "Al the Wops" was founded in 1934 after having been a Chinese restaurant since 1915 becoming the only non Chinese business in town. This event will start with a drive, and culminate with a lunch at Al's Place in Locke. We will meet near Cordelia Junction and take Hiway 12 out through Rio Vista. Just outside of Rio Vista traveling north on Hiway 160 to Locke CA. Wander about (it's a small town) take some photos, and grab a bite to eat. Once we have had lunch we are taking drive on the levee roads. Here is some additional information: We are meeting at the IKEA in Emeryville @ 9:00am leaving at 9:15 for the Starbucks located at 4470 Central Way, Fairfield, CA‎. Exit 41 off highway 80, turn right on Pittman and right again on Central Way once you've exited. The Starbucks is on the right. Once there we will meet up with those from the North Bay and continue the drive to Locke from there. We are leaving the Starbucks at 10:15 to head to Locke. We are going out highway 12 to highway 160 and then into Locke. Once in Locke we'll meet up with the Sacramento Chapter, eat lunch at Al's and go for a drive afterwards.&#091/quote&#093 ------------ &#091u&#093The Sacramento Chapter Meeting Point:&#091/u&#093 The town of Freeport (at the white Freeport Marina sign) 10:00A &#091u&#093Directions to Sacramento Meeting Point:&#091/u&#093 -Take the Pocket Rd / Meadowview exit from I-5 (about 10 miles south of downtown Sacramento) -Go east and take second right at about 0.3 miles to Freeport Blvd. -Turn right (south) at Freeport Blvd (2-lane Rd.) and drive another 1.0 mile south to the Freeport City limits. -Drive another 0.6 miles south along Freeport Blvd. to a parking area on the west side of the Rd. (adjacent to a white sign against the levy that says (Freeport Marina). This is the location where we will congregate and then embark to Locke by crossing the Freeport Bridge which is only another 0.1 miles down the road. For more information, a map, and related links, please see our event flyer at the Sac Volvo Club Website: &#091url&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer&#091/url&#093 If you would like to come along, please let us know (RSVP) so we know to expect you. Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1349826&rss=1 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:17 GMT Hi Everyone, As some of you already know, I am the webmaster for the Sac Volvo Club site and I have been trying to gather photos of the 2009 Davis People's Choice Award Winning cars and people (accepting the awards). If you have any photos to add, please let me know. I am especially looking for photos of: -Pasqual's grey 544 -Glenn's green 1800ES -Roger's tan 122S Additional photos of: -Michael's 242GT -Mark's 850 T5 would also be appreciated. Additionally, I have been linking to people's web albums, so if you have any pictures of the Davis/Thunderhill events that you would like to share (either to add to the slideshows or to link to), please let me know. Sac Volvo Club 2009 Davis/Thunderhill event summaries (i.e., where the slideshows and links are): http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/2009-past-events#M4b Sac Volvo Club People's Choice Winners Web Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/sacvolvoclub1/2009DavisCarShowPeopleSChoiceWinners?authkey=Gv1sRgCJbA_uDZrMmOuwE# If you have large files or attachments that you would like to e-mail to me, please send me a PM and I will give you my e-mail address (there are also links to my e-mail address on the Sac Volvo Club site). Thank you for your time, Elizabeth / volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1347567&rss=1 Wed, 6 May 2009 00:06 GMT Hi Everyone, We have pictures, videos, and links to more!! &#091url&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/2009-past-events#M4b&#091/url&#093 If you have any to add, please let me know! Thanks to everyone who attended and made these events so much fun! CJ, the Golden Gate Chapter President, has already stated that there will be another track day in November, so stay tuned for more details on the GGVCOA website and forum: &#091url&#093http://www.goldengatevcoa.org/&#091/url&#093 &#091url&#093http://forum.goldengatevcoa.org/&#091/url&#093 Enjoy, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1347269&rss=1 Mon, 4 May 2009 06:57 GMT Hi Everyone, As some of you already know, I am a member of the Sacramento Chapter of the VCOA and we have been working on a website that includes Volvo resources in addition to the usual local club stuff. In this effort, I have asked George, a fellow VCOA member and a high mileage driver in his own right(400,000+ miles and counting; original owner of a 1999 S70), to write an article about the history of the Volvo High Mileage Club and Badges. His efforts can now be seen online here: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/volvohmc As far as we know, this is the first of its kind and we would like to try to make it as complete as possible. If you have any additional information (dates, pictures, scans, etc.) that you would like us to add to the article, please let us know. We invite you to take a look and share your thoughts. Take care, Elizabeth / volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/OPINIONS/?id=1345552&rss=1 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:54 GMT Hi Everyone, We now have a new addition to our website that we are very excited about: A History of the Volvo High Mileage Club and Badges! This article was written by George, who is not only a fellow VCOA member but also a high mileage driver in his own right (original owner of a 400,000+ mile 1999 S70). His article can now be seen online here: &#091url&#093http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/volvohmc&#091/url&#093 As far as we know, this is the first of its kind and we would like to try to make it as complete as possible. If you have any additional information (dates, pictures, scans, etc.) that you would like us to add to the article, please let us know. We invite you to take a look and share your thoughts. Take care, Elizabeth / volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/CLUBS/?id=1345551&rss=1 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:48 GMT Hi Everyone, A friendly little reminder: The Davis Car Show and Swap Meet is this Sunday! Followed by the Thunderhill Track Day on Monday! (Registrations are still being accepted for track day and will also be accepted on the day of the event). --- Event details: Davis Car Show & Swap Meet: Where: Central Park Davis, CA 95616 When: Sunday, April 26, 2009 The event officially starts at 9:00A. If you plan to show your car and/or sell in the swap area, arrive between 7:00A and 8:30A. Entry fee is $10.00 for VCOA members. $15.00 for non-members. After the event, which usually wraps around 2 - 3P, there will be an informal dyno session at Evil Genius Racing with John Pagel. --- Thunderhill Track Day: Where: Thunderhill Raceway 5250 Hwy 162 Willows, CA 95988 When: Monday, April 27, 2009 (The Monday following the Davis Car Show & Swap Meet.) The cost is $200.00 for the day, with lunch included. The cost is the same for club members and non-members. --- For more information, visit the VCOA websites: www.goldengatevcoa.org --and--- www.sacvolvoclub.org Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1345003&rss=1 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:05 GMT Hi Everyone, The Sacramento Chapter now has a public website! Check it out and let us know what you think: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/ If you have any other resource recommendations, please also let us know. Enjoy, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/CLUBS/?id=1342278&rss=1 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 04:47 GMT Hi Everyone, If you are on the GGVCOA mailinglist or forums, you already know, but for the rest of you, an update: Track day is ON! Quote from CJ on the GGVCOA Forums: &#091quote&#093Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your Engines! The Thunderhill track day is on! We still need more entrants, but have enough that it's a go. 7:00am-8:30 tech inspection 9:00 drivers meeting 9:30-12:00 morning session 12:00-1:00 lunch 1:00-3:30 afternoon sessions 3:30-5:00 open track if you have the energy. If you can give a hand at the track let me know so I can put your name in my volunteer folder. We request that all group C drivers help out with the group A instruction. If you have not done a track day it is mandatory that you start off in group A and have an instructor or experienced driver along.&#091/quote&#093 http://forum.goldengatevcoa.org/index.php?topic=233.msg720#msg720 To contact CJ about volunteering, look on the GGVCOA forums for his e-mail address. Hope to see you there, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1340542&rss=1 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:09 GMT Hi Everyone, Just a quick reminder: This event is next Saturday, April 4, 2009. If you are interested in attending, please let me know. Have a great weekend! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1340428&rss=1 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:12 GMT Hi Everyone, Another update from CJ: &#091quote name='300+_T5R_855'&#093 Thunderhill has extended our deadline to commit to the track day. If you are interested in participating please send in your sign up sheet and payment by Friday March 27th. If you are coming, but cannot send payment by the 27th please call or e mail with details and we'll see if we can accommodate your situation.&#091/quote&#093 http://forums.swedespeed.com/zeropost?cmd=tshow&id=115152 &#091quote name='dmelviØØ7'&#093 The GG chapter is looking for volunteers to help at the track too.&#091/quote&#093 http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=113707&st=0 If you are interested in volunteering for the Davis Meet and/or the Thunderhill Track Day, please contact CJ and let him know! CJ's e-mail address can be found at the GGVCOA forums: http://forum.goldengatevcoa.org/ Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1339605&rss=1 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:54 GMT Hi Everyone, Updates!! There is discussion of the possibility of an impromptu dyno day with John from Evil Genius Racing (on Sunday, after the Davis Car Show)! Here's a quote and link to the latest update from CJ (the new GGVCOA President) over at Turbobricks: Quote: "I received an invitation from John Pagel at Evil Genius Racing this afternoon offering up an impromptu post Davis dyno GTG at his shop. Information and updates on the track day and dyno party will be posted on the chapter forum. If you aren't a member you should be. We will be sending out newsletters and member announcements to forum and chapter members. I have a few options to invite others to participate, but would prefer to keep it to Volvos if possible. Get those sign up sheets and payments in so we don't have to ask! http://forum.goldengatevcoa.org http://www.goldengatevcoa.org CJ Yother Golden Gate VCOA Chapter President" End Quote http://forums.turbobricks.com/showpost.php?p=2337082&postcount=49 And, here is a quote from John over on the 1800list: Quote: "Look out shameless plug coming! Yes, at my shop. We drop the price to $40 for 3 pulls (including wide band AFR) during the Volvo Dyno day. 2 wheel drive only, sorry AWD guys. The idea is to head over to my shop (7 miles) after the Davis meet winds up, Dyno cars until they're all done, go to sleep and then head off to the track early in the morning.. We'll have 48 hours of Volvo madness. -John" End Quote http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/1800list/message/101321 If you have any questions, let me or CJ know! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1338454&rss=1 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:14 GMT Hi Everyone, Please note that the days for the events listed above are incorrect. Here is the corrected version: Davis Car Show & Swap Meet = Sunday, April 26, 2009 http://www.goldengatevcoa.org/davis_09.html Thunderhill Track Day = Monday, April 27, 2009 http://www.goldengatevcoa.org/events/thunder_09.html Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1338138&rss=1 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:11 GMT Hi Everyone, If you are in California, you are probably already aware of the Annual Davis Car Show & Swap Meet (which is currently in its eleventh year) and Track Day at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows. This year, the events are scheduled on Saturday & Sunday, April 26-27, 2009. What you may not already know is that the Golden Gate VCOA (GGVCOA) recently canceled some events due to economics and lack of interest, including the April Track Day. The GGVCOA is also going through a transition period and announced new leadership. CJ Yother has stepped in as the GGVCOA President while Dick Thomas stepped in as Vice President. If you are in the area, please send them a warm welcome! The new leadership is trying to resurrect the April Track Day and needs to hear from you if you are interested in running. For more information, check out the website: http://www.goldengatevcoa.org/events/thunder_09.html Here's a copy of paste from the website: "The cost is $200.00 for the day, with lunch included. The cost is the same for club members and non-members. We need to have deposits in place by March 24th to make the event happen. If we don’t get enough participants, we’ll have to cancel and refund your money. We also need help with logistics and driver skill instruction. There are many ways to enjoy the day, support the event, and the participants." For more information about the Davis Meet: http://www.goldengatevcoa.org/davis_09.html Lets make the Track Day happen! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1338021&rss=1 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:24 GMT Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our second event of the year! What: Introduction to the World of Car Shows Class & Lunch Copy and Paste from SacVCOA E-mail Announcement: With Spring rapidly approaching, Jon Manji will get into detail regarding how to prepare your car for many of the car shows that are scheduled in California during the months of April and May. Jon will be presenting a slide show and will also use actual cars as an example to demonstrate strategies and techniques to make your car look its best. When: Saturday, April 4, 2009 9:00A Where: Coloma Community Center (near UCD Med Center) Gold Run Room (located at the front of the Community Center) 4623 T Sreet Sacramento, CA 95819 Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer: What are car shows all about, and what’s the best way to prepare to attend one? With the car show season starting soon, please join us for this overview of the background and structure of car shows. We'll also cover some evaluation techniques that you can use on your own car to determine your strategy to show it at its best. Car show newcomers and veterans alike will find the material presented in this class invaluable in preparing to participate in and enjoy future shows. This is not a "How to Restore Your Volvo" or "How to Detail Your Volvo" class; the focus will be on providing a summary of how shows are typically structured, including judging procedures, and how you can evaluate your car so that your time and resources are spent wisely. While this class is geared toward Volvos and typical Volvo Club of America/Volvo Sports America (VCOA/VSA) meet formats, the information to be presented applies to all types of car shows. Long-time VCOA/VSA member Jon Manji will be conducting the class, which is based on his car show experience. He has served as Field Captain for two VCOA national meets and performed other judging duties for many other meets and shows. Note: Due to meeting space limitations, RSVPs are required for this event, so please contact me by April 2nd. In your RSVP, please provide your name and the number of people you are responding for (include yourself in the count), as well as your preferred contact info (only for notice of last-minute event changes). If you have any questions or wish to RSVP, please send me a PM. ----- The class will be held at the Coloma Community Center, Gold Run Room (located at the front of the Center), 4623 T Street, in Sacramento. From Highway 50 Eastbound, take the 34th St. exit, turn left at the first traffic light on to 34th St. (north). Turn right at the next traffic light on to T St. Proceed across Stockton Blvd., the Center is at the intersection of T and 47th Streets. From Highway 50 Westbound, take the Stockton Blvd. exit and turn left at the traffic light and left again at the next traffic light at T Street. The Center is at the intersection of T and 47th Streets. Parking is available behind the Center, the entrance is off of 47th Street. ----- Hope to see you there! Take care, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1338015&rss=1 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:19 GMT Hi Everyone, Just a reminder, the Tech Session is tomorrow! Hope to see you there, volvie! http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1337576&rss=1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:12 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/