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[volvie!]

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 Sunday & Monday, 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!

[Zappo]

Already posted a thread on the track day, but the more it is out there the better. I hope you posted this on TB also since they are more likely to do the track day.

Check is in the mail Monday morning.

[Aequitas_Veritas]

I would be interested in this

[volvie!]

Already posted a thread on the track day, but the more it is out there the better. I hope you posted this on TB also since they are more likely to do the track day.

Check is in the mail Monday morning.

Hi Zappo,

Sorry I missed your post:
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=113589
Must be a sign that I've spent too much time on the computer today...

I've posted it on TB ( http://forums.turbobricks.com/showpost.php...mp;postcount=45 ) as well as all the other Volvo forums I am aware of-- Let's hope more people are putting their checks in the mail as well!

Take care,
volvie!

[dmelviØØ7]

Edited original post, events are Sunday/Monday NOT Sat/Sun.

[volvie!]

Edited original post, events are Sunday/Monday NOT Sat/Sun.

Hi dmelvi007,

Nice catch! Thank you for updating the original post!
I'll go edit/update the other posts too.

Take care,
volvie!

[dmelviØØ7]

Glad I could help.

So who from the NWC is making the trek this year. I'm in, I know George is, Carson said he would co-pilot my car. Anyone else?

[Zappo]

Glad I could help.

So who from the NWC is making the trek this year. I'm in, I know George is, Carson said he would co-pilot my car. Anyone else?

Jeez, what is with you guys and ignoring my posts? I posted this in the NWC forum days ago. I know, everyone just ignores me.

[dmelviØØ7]

Jeez, what is with you guys and ignoring my posts? I posted this in the NWC forum days ago. I know, everyone just ignores me.

My bad. I've been hating life for the past couple of days.

[volvie!]

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:

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

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showpost.php...mp;postcount=49

And, here is a quote from John over on the 1800list:

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

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/1800list/message/101321

If you have any questions, let me or CJ know!

Take care,
volvie!

[ryan850-t5]

ooo dyno for $40. I'll most likely be in.

[dmelviØØ7]

I'd be interested to see my numbers on another dyno But I might already be on my way to Willows at that point. We'll see.

[S70 R]

im in expect for two things... my tranny probs need to be done by then and i may have a big feild job for a whole month during that time that kevin is makeing me do. so im a maybe

[Zappo]

so im a maybe

We always assume this until about 3 days before the event.

[Zappo]

Bump!!

3 days left to get your deposits in for Thunderhill.

[yangotang]

this is on my way up to moving to Seattle!

[Zappo]

this is on my way up to moving to Seattle!

Well, Danny and I will be there on Monday, assuming we get enough deposits in. Trying to get a few others from the NWC to join in.

[Jack8745]

i'll be there on sunday, first meet ever for me

[dmelviØØ7]

i'll be there on sunday, first meet ever for me

It's a good one, worth driving all the way down from Seattle!!

[Blue850T5]

Love the Davis meet! Anyone know what the cost is just to watch at the track?