Meeting Minutes

22 January 2002

The February meeting of the Sacramento Chapter of the NSXCA was held on the 26th. The next meeting is scheduled for the 26th of February at 7:00pm at ACE's Supper Club, 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento, CA.
 

Attendees:

Jenny Boakes and David Rives Graydon Eckard Kirk Johnson
Jon and Jane Nastro Cameron Odgers Jeff Fong
Joseph Gavazza and Valerie Kimmel Al Terpak Ted Idolf
Tom Kohrs and Siew Pheng Tung Larry Wilson  
Hrant Kouyoumdjian    

New members

Cameron Odgers

Meeting Notes

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Vince Gregory turned up with a 2002 White NSX and gave away lots of little model cars.  Thanks Vince!

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14 Jan Laguna Seca S2000 Club Driving School.  Hrant and Al went as Instructors.  Hrant was promoted to chief instructor at the track.   Started with a Conga Line.  Unbelievably, 2 cars spun during Conga.  A total of10 spins during the day.  Lots of passes without pass signals given.  Not much discipline from stewards.  2 cars were seriously damaged.  If running with them in the future, be very cautious.  Received good compliments back from S2000 group. 

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Last Track Day – 9/11.  Safest event from either NSX and BMW, only spin was a professional driver.  

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Niello Racing – Niello Accura is looking at promoting the dealership.  Persuading them to go to Niello-wide and use them to bring in other Sac clubs for track days

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 Website Updates.  Need write up of 2001 wine tour and Need photos and write up for Sept 2001 Track Event.  Please send them to Tom Kohrs.

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There will not be autocrosses at Mather Airport this year.  All autocrosses in Sacramento will be held at CalExpo.

Events for 2002

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June/July Russian River Wine Tour.  Al is asking for assistance. 

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Ted is looking for people interested in Golf Days – Pine Mountain Lake Event Overnight (Golf). 

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Early May – Car Detail Day at Tomlinson.

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Track Days: 4/23 and 9/3.  Contracts not signed but expecting dates to be solid

Thunderhill Apr 23 Track school. 

Track event will be $175 again.  This will be break even at 60 cars.  Niello is sponsoring us beyond the free inspection, also providing reusable numbers and lanyards.  We are reinstating the Monday night dinner as it’s a good chance to socialize.  Dinner this time will be prime rib, salmon, chicken, salad, soup, sodas and desert for just $20.  Hotel is $53 per person, $57 for 2. 

NSXPO

Headquarters indicated we would need a premier track.  Sears point offered 10/11-12.  NSXCA jumped on it.  Hrant will co-chair with Alex Vizcara.  Jim Grinstead will be the Track Manager, Ted Idolf will be the Project Manager and Ken Sax will do the registration.  Need to get volunteers from the local chapter.  Proposal to National due end Feb.  Sears point needs commitment by late Feb.

Treasurer's report

$4797.00 – Issue: A $1000 refund to National outstanding.

Next Meeting location:

The next meeting will be held Feb 26 (Tue) at ACE's Supper Club, 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento, CA  at 7:00pm.    Chris Wilson will be there to show off his Basch Turbo and other go fast parts.