Davis 2017

[Coupid]

Who is heading up the 101?

[SmokesLetsGo]

Originally Posted by Harlard

I don't recall spending more than 15 minutes at a Volvo show in the last 8 years or so. I just park and **** off to hang out with my buddies from across the country.

EDIT: just noticed the unfortunate quote placement.

Not unfortunate, just the truth.

[thebornotaku]

Originally Posted by gsellstr

Track day never really had the pull and it's so darned expensive. Autox was fun, but finding a spot to do it around here is virtually impossible unless we go to Stockton or the bay area, which most people don't want to do.

^yep

Tracks want more money that SacVCOA/GGVCOA can/wants to throw down. One year I remember we even needed to take additional donations just to cover the AutoX costs since there weren't enough participants.

AutoX is fun, but still costs (thankfully not as much), but then the issue is getting a spot for it. Unless you have somebody with an "in" somewhere, it's hard to approach a business and say "hey can we go racing in your parking lot?". Vast majority of the time, businesses will be put off by it for liability reasons.


That said, while I do miss the AutoX events, I like what we did in 2015 and will be doing this year in 2017. A Scenic drive route (with fast/slow groups) that's free to attend and takes us through some beautiful Sacramento-area scenery, and then indoor karting for the more competitive of us. It was a win/win in 2015 since it gave people the opportunity to drive their cars fast and carve up some corners (or drive slow and enjoy the scenery), and then head over to karting for some tangible results.

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

Can you walk from Motel 6 to the meet?

The Car Show / Swap Meet takes place at Central Park Gardens in Davis, with the entrance at the intersection of 3rd and C streets.

Motel 6 is at 4835 Chiles Rd. They're about 4mi apart. It's a 5-7 minute drive, and Google puts it at about a 1hr walk.

If your car doesn't want to start in the morning, you could always bum a ride with somebody. There are plenty of people who go back to Motel 6 to stay Sunday night before driving home on Monday, or go after the show to hang out a little bit more before going home.

I've "done" all of Davis weekend without even having a car there. Just hopped into various people's cars as we'd head to different events. With permission, obviously.

[77volvo245]

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

Can you walk from Motel 6 to the meet?

depends how bad your hangover is from the night before

[LC4CARL]

Originally Posted by 77volvo245

depends how bad your hangover is from the night before

Right. You are nominated as the DD.

[SmokesLetsGo]

Originally Posted by 77volvo245

depends how bad your hangover is from the night before

Are you going to Davis this year?

[BonerInSweatPants]

Originally Posted by SmokesLetsGo

Are you going to Davis this year?

have you RSVP'd us for events yet?

[SmokesLetsGo]

Originally Posted by BonerInSweatPants

have you RSVP'd us for events yet?

nope

[Powder>Paint]

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

Right. You are nominated as the DD.

I would gladly be DD for anyone who is too inebriated to drive. Coming up on two years booze free, glad to offer the service.

[pat244ti]

Originally Posted by Powder>Paint

I would gladly be DD for anyone who is too inebriated to drive. Coming up on two years booze free, glad to offer the service.

Same here [year and a half.] I think offering to DD with a rally car might encourage everyone who drinks to get smashed.

[Quin]

+1 for DD services

[gsellstr]

Just heard, we have at least 1 new supporting sponsor, waiting on word from a couple others.

Yeah, guys, epic event will be epic!

[BonerInSweatPants]

Originally Posted by SmokesLetsGo

nope

GONNA SUCK WHEN WE HAVE TO SIT IN THE PARKING LOT LIKE CHUMPS WHILE EVERYONE IS ENJOYING ALL THE GOOD SPAGHETTI FACTORY ACTION

[740740]

Originally Posted by BonerInSweatPants

GONNA SUCK WHEN WE HAVE TO SIT IN THE PARKING LOT LIKE CHUMPS WHILE EVERYONE IS ENJOYING ALL THE GOOD SPAGHETTI FACTORY ACTION

I didn't RSVP. Hell I'm not even working on my Volvo. I might show up with a Volvo t-shirt

[thebornotaku]

I can DD as well, but you'll more than likely be riding in a Volkswagen.

[SmokesLetsGo]

Just remember, if you puke in my car, we can't be friends!

[gsellstr]

Originally Posted by SmokesLetsGo

Just remember, if you puke when you see my car, we can't be friends!

ftfy

[BonerInSweatPants]

Originally Posted by SmokesLetsGo

Just remember, if you puke in my car, we can't be friends!

A. that's MY rule
B. lol as if your car is gonna make the drive. #DIRY

Originally Posted by gsellstr

ftfy

good point

[Jack]

I just invited this 80yo with 67 122 from Quincy

[740740]

Originally Posted by Jack

I just invited this 80yo with 67 122 from Quincy

Nice, my crowd

[Chaseb124]

I would love to drive from Colorado to this event with my brick, maybe next year....

[LC4CARL]

Originally Posted by Chaseb124

I would love to drive from Colorado to this event with my brick, maybe next year....

What? Only 18 hours? C'mon...



Though the Volvo could likely do it in 12...

LOL.

[Coupid]

Originally Posted by Coupid

Who is heading up the 101?

Anyone?

[ryanfay]

Originally Posted by Jack

I just invited this 80yo with 67 122 from Quincy

Good to see you're dating again.

[BonerInSweatPants]

Originally Posted by ryanfay

Good to see you're dating again.

/thread