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Hi Everyone,

Join us as we plan our 2010 event calendar!
This meeting is open to everyone so please bring your ideas for the year.
If you have a good solid idea for an event – great, if you are willing to plan it - even better.

Meeting location:
Hoppy's Brewing Company
6300 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
http://www.hoppy.com/

Hoppy’s is located behind the SMUD campus and is very close to the 65th St. exit off of Hwy 50.
We will be meeting in a reserved room.

Meeting time:
10:00A

Hoppy’s is a nice restaurant and you are not committed to drinking beer if you want to attend!
Jeff will bring some coffee in the morning and we will want to start shortly after 10:00 AM.
Those of us who would like to stay for lunch can do so at approximately 12:00 noon.

To RSVP, send me a PM or contact Jeff Molander:
http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/ev...lanning-Meeting

http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus

Hope to see you there!

Take care,
volvie!

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&...mp;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!

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/sched...0ScheduleR1.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

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Please email a RSVP or direct questions to:
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!

Hi Everyone,

We are pleased to announce our next event:

What:
EuroSunday Sacramento

Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer:
http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer

EuroSunday Sacramento website:
http://eurosunday.net/sacramento/index.html

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
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

Hope to see you there!

Take care,
volvie!

Hi Everyone,

We are pleased to announce our next event:

What:
Sac Volvo Club Family Picnic Day and Indian Museum Tour at Sutter's Fort Historic Park

Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer:
http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer

When:
Sunday, July 12, 2009
10:00A

Where:
California State Indian Museum
2618 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 324-0971
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=486

-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.

Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer:
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.

If you wish to attend, please RSVP so we know how many to plan for.

To RSVP, you can either:
-Send me a PM
-Contact Us: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus
-Use the Event RSVP form: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-registration

Hope to see you there!

Take care,
volvie!

I recently bought a 1984 240 wagon in Oregon,planning to drive across the country. I drove it around for a week, everything seemed fine with the car. I made it to San Francisco without any problems, but it broke down on my way to Los Angeles. I had the fuel pump relay replaced, and got to LA. It sat for a few hours and then I tried to drive it. It would start fine but then stall. I drove around a few blocks and every time I stopped it would stall again. I brought it to a mechanic here in LA who told me that the wiring harness is bad, there's a leak in the power steering system, and the dust boot is collecting oil. They repaired the wire connections to the mass air flow sensor, and cleaned meter connectors, and the car seemed to be driving normally again. Now it's stalling again and there's water coming out of the tail pipe. Are these all connected? I love 240's and was very excited about this car, but am wondering now if it's worth it to have it fixed. Would a new wiring harness fix the stalling? Does anyone know of mechanics, or Volvo enthusiasts that would want to buy it and fix it up? It only has 165000 miles on it, the body is good shape.

Hi Everyone,

We are pleased to announce our next event:

What:
Swedish Day at IKEA (West Sacramento) with the Bay Area Saab Club

Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer:
http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer

Bay Area Saab Club Website:
http://www.bayareasaabclub.com/

When:
Saturday, June 13, 2009
10:00A

Where:
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).

If you wish to attend, please RSVP so we know how many to plan for.

To RSVP, you can either:
-Send me a PM
-Contact Us: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/contactus
-Use the Event RSVP form: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-registration

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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!

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Hope to see you there!

Take care,
volvie!

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):

QUOTE

Bring 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.

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The Sacramento Chapter Meeting Point:
The town of Freeport (at the white Freeport Marina sign)
10:00A

Directions to Sacramento Meeting Point:

-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:
http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer

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!

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 **** 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!

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.

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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.

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Hope to see you there!

Take care,
volvie!

Hi Everyone,

We are excited to announce our first event of 2009!

What:
Tech Session for 1975+ RWD and FWD Volvos, followed by lunch

When:
Saturday, March 14, 2009
10:00A

Where:
Volvo Independent Service
3310 Monier Circle, Unit #1
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
916-631-4118

Copy and Paste from Event Flyer:
Sacramento area VCOA member, Mark Baldwin is pleased to bring you this event and knows this business very well, as a long-time Volvo owner and enthusiast.

Peter Mausolf will handle questions on all fronts regarding repair and maintenance issues for Volvo cars built from 1975 forward. This includes the 200, 700 and 900 rear wheel drive series plus all manner of front wheel drive Volvos from 1993 forward.

Volvo Independent Service was established in 1994. Peter Mausolff purchased the business in 2004 after being in the automotive service industry since 1973. Peter's most recent prior experience included Shop Foreman of San Francisco BMW and Manager of Auto Analyst of San Francisco. Volvo Independent Repair Service specializes in all phases of Volvo service from scheduled maintenance, safety checks, pre-purchase inspections, computer diagnostics, transmission, and engine repairs.

From HWY 50, take Sunrise Blvd. south and turn left (east) onto Monier Circle. Volvo Independent Service is located on the right side and is visible from the street.

Peter is all set for us to be there on 3-14-2009 at 10:00am.
Please develop a list of questions for Peter. Mark or I can also forward them to him before the event. It can help him to prepare. When the questions dwindle down at noon to 1:00 PM we will select a place to meet for lunch.

If you have any questions, or wish to RSVP, please click on my username to the left.

Hope to see you there!

Take care,
volvie!

Hi Everyone,

Our next event of the year will be a technical session to be followed by lunch and a visit to local Pick-n-Pulls.
We invite you to join us!

When:
Saturday, November 8, 2008
10:00A

Where:
Sacramento's Volvo Service (SVS)
2009 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-971-1382
http://sacvolvo.com/home

Note:
Please bring folding chairs for your own comfort.
Otherwise, plan to be on your feet.
Some breakfast items and coffee will be provided.

Copy and paste from event flier:
The SVS technical session will discuss the care, tuning and maintenance of pre-1975 Volvo's with B16, B18 or B20 engines.

The session will be headed by Robert Marcello, the original founder of SVS (12/80), an independent repair facility. He is also a Master Technician as defined by Volvo. In addition, Robert is a current member of, and has won the VISTA (Volvo International Service Technician Association) competition in 1978.

Robert will discuss how to keep these Volvo's tuned and running safely with today's fuels and motor oils. He will also discuss engine rebuilds, A/C kit installations, etc. and handle questions from the audience.

Robert would also like to have subjects and questions from interested participants beforehand, so that he can prepare. Please forward all questions to Jeff Molander, as listed below.

During the afternoon, we will find a location for lunch and then break up to visit local auto dismantlers and Pick 'n Pulls of your choice.

The sites include:
-Volvo & Saab Auto Dismantlers, 3539 Recycle Rd. Rancho Cordova 635-9970
http://www.vandsautodismantlers.com/
-Pick ‘n Pull 3445 Sunrise Blvd. Rancho Cordova 689-1446
http://www.picknpull.com/
-Pick ‘n Pull 11355 Dismantle Ct. Rancho Cordova, 689-1446
http://www.picknpull.com/
-Pick ‘n Pull 7590 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 689-2000
http://www.picknpull.com/
-Sweden Auto Warehouse 8516 Fruitridge Rd. Sacramento, CA 387-6892
http://www.sawvolvo.com/about.htm

These facilities will be toured earlier in the month to give interested club members a sense of expired Volvo stock that is available for scavenging. We would generally expect the majority to be 1980’s – 90’s vintage.

If you have any questions, or wish to RSVP, please contact:
Jeff Molander
sacvolvoclub at sbcglobal dot net

Hope to see you there!

Take care,
volvie!

Speed Ventures has two big track day weekends coming up. On September 20 and 21 they're
running the Full Competition Course at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana (formerly Cal
Speedway). This is the "Roval" track layout with Turn 1 and Turn 2 of the Super Speedway
banked and linked to the Infield Road Course. It's a split morning and afternoon
schedule so you can drive in the morning and still have your afternoon at the beach or
sleep late and drive the afternoon sessions, or both.

On Saturday the 20th at Auto Club Speedway, there's a designated low car-count run group
for high value vehicles (Ferrari, Lambo, other Supercars, etc.). Half as many cars on
track, strict passing rules but with a max of 17 cars in the group, tons of wide-open
track.

The weekend after that there's a 3-day at Buttonwillow (Fri/Sat/Sun Sept. 26-28) with a
different course configuration on Saturday (the high-speed 18a configuration). For the
Buttonwillow event, Aaron is still offering group discounts to drivers who can bring in
at least 5 registrations.

Both of these events are selling well and some run groups are likely to sell out soon.

Info on both events can be found at www.speedventures.com.

Hi Everyone,

The Sacramento Volvo Chapter is joining the Northern CA Saab Club for a guided tour of the Blackhawk Auto Museum and we invite you to join us!

When:
Saturday, September 13, 2008
10:00A

Location:
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville, CA 94506
925-736-2277
http://www.blackhawkmuseum.org/index.html

Here's the copy and paste from the Saab Club president:
-This is a rain or shine event good for the whole family (but watch out for shopping at the mall afterwards).

-If your Saab does NOT leak fluids (you know - that black wet stuff under the car on the driveway) you can park and EXHIBIT your car on the PLAZA. There is room for about 10 or 12 cars. The rest of us will meet and park in the parking lot.

-We will have a guided tour at about 10:30A with lunch on-your-own at a local destination that will include an interesting drive through the hills.

-We have arranged for a wine tasting ($5.00 fee, refunded if wine is purchased):
Big White House (BWH)
6500 Greenville Road
Livermore, CA 94550
http://www.bigwhitehouse.com/index.html
--There are several more within 1 -2 miles from there.
--BWH has picnic tables but they sell no food (bring your own Cheese and Bread or a more substantial LUNCH ).
--I told BWH around 2:30P.
--In essence, we go out Camino Tassajara toward Pleasanton, left on Valley, left on Stanley to Livermore, right on 1st street to (becomes ) TESLA, right on Greenville Rd. to Winery. 24 Miles.
--There is an alternative route but I have not scoped it out. It might be more rural and fun.
--Those leaving from there can take Greenville Road to Highway 580 and hit the freeway East or West.
--We have also invited the Sacramento Volvo Club to attend and they can scoot home on 5 after lunch...

Here is the map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=blac...7,0.307617&z=12

If interested in attending, please RSVP to:
Jeff Molander
sacvolvoclub at sbcglobal dot net

Hope to see you there!

Take care,
volvie!

Hi Everyone,

The Sacramento Chapter's third event of the year is a scenic drive from Sacramento to the Amador County foothill wineries and we invite you to join us!

When:
Saturday, September 27, 2008

Meeting points:
1. 9:30A
In Elk Grove at the
Sloughhouse Inn Parking Lot
12700 Meiss Rd. (on Jackson Rd./Hwy 16)
Elk Grove, CA 95624
-or-
2. 10:15A
In Plymouth at the
Plymouth Post Office
9477 Main St.
Plymouth, CA 95669
Across the street from the
Incahoots BBQ restaurant
9486 Main St.
Plymouth, CA 95669

We will look for you if we know you are coming.
Call five3zero-9five7-zero0six8 (Wally’s cell) if you are running late or are lost!
Warning: Cell reception is iffy in the foothills

Tentative Plan for the Day:
-Leave from Plymouth at 10:30 a.m.
-1st Stop at Villa Toscano http://www.villatoscano.com
-Next stop at Shenandoah Vineyards http://www.sobonwine.com
-Picnic at Montevina/Terra d’Oro (possible winery tour if our timing is right)
http://www.montevina.com/directions.html
Either bring your own lunch or purchase something at the Deli at Villa Toscano.
-Amador Flower Farm (Alternate spot for picnic) http://www.amadorflowerfarm.com
-Bella Piazza Winery (if time permits) http://www.bellapiazzawinery.com

There are over 30 wineries in Amador Co. We have chosen just a few for you to sample. They do not charge for tasting. Some have barrel tasting and sell futures. All have restrooms, beautiful grounds, lots to see and plenty of shopping.

The Flower Farm specializes in Daylilies. Stroll though the grounds or sit in the shade of the oaks or look for the frogs in the pond.

September is not the high season in this part of the foothills, so we shouldn’t have lots of competition for parking spots.

Detailed directions will be available at the meeting places or a week before the drive by sending an e-mail to Wally & Marcia Russell at:
marwhr at sbcglobal dot net

Again, the event coordinator contact information:
Wally and Marcia Russell
marwhr at sbcglobal dot net
five3zero-9five7-zero0six8 (Wally’s cell)

Check the web sites for our planned stops to learn more about what is in store for us on September 27, 2008.

If you are in the area, we hope to see you there!

Also stay tuned for our next events (we'll post more details as the plans are finalized):
-Technical session at Sacramento's Volvo Service (SVS), possibly followed up with a visit to area pick-n-pull(s).

If you'd like to be added to the Sacramento Chapter's e-mail list, please let me know and I'll either provide you with the President's contact information or pass your contact information along.

We do not have a website yet, but are looking to get one. If you're a web site designer and would like to help, let us know.

Take care,
volvie!

Hi Everyone,

The newly reformed Sacramento Chapter of the VCOA will be holding its second event of the year at the Towe Auto Museum in Sacramento:

Sunday, July 20, 2008
10:00A - 12:00 noon (or later if you would like to stay for lunch)

Towe Auto Museum
2200 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
http://www.toweautomuseum.org/

Here is the copy and paste from the event flyer:
We will be upfront about this: there are no Volvos on display at the Museum, other than the ones that members will be driving to this event. But if you want to shore up your knowledge of automotive history and learn about the technological ancestors of your Volvo, this is the event for you. The Museum is biased towards early Ford products (Model T & Model A), but since Ford owns Volvo, I guess that's the tie-in, if you need one. Seriously, if you want to learn about automotive history, this is the best place in the Sacramento Valley to do so.

We will have a reserved parking area outside the museum for our members, where "Volvo" will definitely be spoken. After the museum tour, which should take about 90 min., attendees can visit the Museum's gift shop and/or gather outside in our reserved area and meet fellow Volvo enthusiasts. Around Noon, we will adjourn to a nearby restaurant for lunch. Lunch is optional and is a separate cost from the museum visit-- restaurant choice will be by popular vote after the tour, please bring your location suggestions, we'll bring ours.

We will be receiving a special discounted admission rate, the maximum charge is $5/person. A local VCOA event, cheap (cheaper than going to the movies!), and it won't take a whole day. What more could you ask for?

Important note: So that the Museum may have enough docents on hand for our tour, you must RSVP by Sunday, July 13, 2008 to: Jon Manji or Jeff Molander. Their e-mail addresses are at the bottom of this page. In your e-mail, please state the number of persons in your party that will be attending (include yourself).

Your reservation is a financial commitment; please call or e-mail and cancel if you cannot attend.

Jon Manji
j.y.m at sbcglobal dot net

Jeff Molander
sacvolvoclub at sbcglobal dot net
916 - four 2 one - five 1 eight four

If you are in the area, we hope to see you there!

Also stay tuned for our next events (we'll post more details as the plans are finalized):
-Scenic drive in the Foothills
-Technical session at Sacramento's Volvo Service (SVS), possibly followed up with a visit to area pick-n-pull(s).

We do not have a website yet, but are looking to get one. If you're a web site designer and would like to help, let us know.

Take care.

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Market Place - 1411 West Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616 - map it
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Mother’s Day EuroSunday

Sacramento’s EuroSunday Plus took place this Mother’s Day weekend and the featured marquee involved the beloved British vehicles. Even with the holiday, we were 40 cars strong with half of those being British make. There were several Aston Martins ranging from the V12 Vanquish, DB9 Volante, and several Vantage V8s. Also seen were MG’s, Jaguar, Lotus, Triumph and Austin Healy. We even had two Nortons and one Triumph motorcycle find our hidden parking lot! (Our lot was so difficult to find that it forced us to change the location for our next EuroSunday in Davis. While it was ideal for having our group secluded, it also prevented folks from finding us in the first place. Thankfully Steve Prine was armed with an orange flag to wave us all down and direct us in to our spots).

Another fun story from the event had to due with the “furthest drive award!”. An Aston Martin Vantage V8 managed to come all the way from Hawaii just to attend our event =) [see the pics of the event for proof] The owner chronicled his trek for us and how much a pain the traffic was coming from Hawaii. Ok, maybe he did not drive here and he was not here just for the event but never the less it was a great story we all enjoyed. Other none British makes on hand were Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, Pantera, Mercedes, and Cobra. All of them out to admire the row of Union Jack cars!

As everyone had plans to spend time with their Mum’s, we ended the day without a drive to Streets of London. Because of Mother’s Day and being too close for an annual affair for the British Car Club, we will have another British event for EuroSunday Plus again later in the year. Keep your eyes and ears open for the announcement on this second event.

All of us here at EuroSunday wish you and your families the best and hope that you all had a great Mother’s Day.
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- Capitol to Coast Rally. Make sure to get your rooms at the BemBo in for the event. For full details see EuroSunday rally section to see more on the event.

- EuroSunday has combined with Autoexotica to bring you EuroSunday’s Driven to Drive Weekend. Mark your calendars for June 13th-15th. Full details on the event will be posted over the next few days.

February 17, 2008 “The 2nd annual Swedish Cruise-In”. The Puget Sound Volvo Sports America chapter will again host the 2nd annual “Swedish Cruise-In” meet, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday, President’s weekend at the 1930 original Pacific Northwest XXX Root Beer Drive-In in Issaquah, Washington. Volvo and Saab Clubs will meet again for a fun day and the “People’s Choice” awards for the “Best Swedish Iron” for both Volvo and Saab cars showing that day. Last years attendance was 38 Volvos and 26 Saabs in attendance. This year’s meet will be larger so please arrive early for parking next to the XXX Drive-In restaurant before 11:00 AM and then dine on some great food from the XXX Drive-In menu. Last year’s 2007 car show winners may show, but not be eligible for 2008.

PSVSA website: www.psvsa.org.

The XXX Root Beer Drive, 98 NE Gilman Boulevard, Issaquah, WA.98027,

EDIT: It was a great time, here are a couple of pics and a gallery attachment from the meet!

(there were a couple of Saabs)

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And a weblink to 130+ pictures from the event courtesy of Oregon Volvo Tuners.

http://ovtuners.org/gallery2/v/events/psvcoa021708/

CP

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