Thinking about moving. - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

NevadaSTi · 2005-12-27, 01:00 PM

Well guys, I have been thinking about this for a while now. Expecially since I now have some sort of Custody arraingement with my son. Most of you all met him at the last Thursday night meet.

Anyway, long story real short. My divorce has been finalized and my ex is willing to move closer. The consensus is Chico Ca. for a couple pf reasons. One being I was going to Chico State University before and I can get back in according to my cousin who works at CSU Chico. The second reason is that I can still work for the Architect in Tahoe. He doesn't care where I am located, just that I get the projects done. Third reason, Reno is still a hop skip and a jump away from Chico.

So, I started doing some research on SCCA racing events down that way, low and behold Thunderhill is like 20 miles from Chico. So, other then Thunderhill, does anyone here know of any club (Solo2) racing events in the Chico / Oroville area?

MattR · 2005-12-27, 01:14 PM

I don't know of any autocrosses at THill, but they have Rally cross (off road) events, and tons of track days. Sacramento valley is lacking in autocross venues, that's why we get so many visitors in Reno. Also, I know there are a few Chico are Subaru people on I-Club in the SRIC section, they would have the best info on what goes down in Chico... Good luck on the decison man.

Nick Koan · 2005-12-27, 01:14 PM

As far as I know, there aren't any

Thunderhill does have Track Days and RallyX events though

Dean · 2005-12-27, 01:21 PM

There is a Sacramento chapter of the SF SCCA. Here is there info.

http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/Sacramento/index.html

AtomicLabMonkey · 2005-12-27, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

There is a Sacramento chapter of the SF SCCA. Here is there info.

http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/Sacramento/index.html

Yeah, except Sac actually runs their events in Stockton which is 2-3 hrs away from Chico.

Nick Koan · 2005-12-27, 01:43 PM

Yeah, in the past 3 years, the Sac chapter has had one event in Sacramento.

Dean · 2005-12-27, 02:07 PM

Don't judge me unless you got a better answer! :-}

Maybe there is a hunk of asphalt in Chico waiting to be found...

Nick Koan · 2005-12-27, 02:17 PM

Not doing any judging here Dean, just stating some facts about the Sac chapter.

Also, quite a drive, but there are plenty of SCCA and American Auto-x events at Atwater.

sonicsuby · 2005-12-27, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Maybe there is a hunk of asphalt in Chico waiting to be found...

Yeah, go to either of their malls. Those places are dead

Chico is ok, I have a lot of family there so I'm out there all the time.

NevadaSTi · 2005-12-27, 02:36 PM

Does it sound like to anyone else I should start a Chico Chapter of the SECCS?

Speaking of the mall in Chico, there is a section of the parking lot next to Outback Steakhouse that is almost always empty.

doubleurx · 2005-12-27, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

Does it sound like to anyone else I should start a Chico Chapter of the SECCS?

Speaking of the mall in Chico, there is a section of the parking lot next to Outback Steakhouse that is almost always empty.

Except for the street racing on Saturday nights...............GOOD FIND!

Ezdno · 2005-12-27, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleurx

Except for the street racing on Saturday nights...............GOOD FIND!

Ok I about choked on my dinner after that remark!!!

Thanks!

Atwater further away than Stockton, where do they race in Stocktown?

Kevin M · 2005-12-27, 10:00 PM

Last year there were almost as many rally-x events at Thunder Hill as we had weekends at Stead... and always on the same weekends.

This year, between a partial schedule up here with us and the rallycross schedule in Willows, you should be able to get plenty of cheap seat time Brian.

ScottyS · 2005-12-28, 12:11 AM

For someone who likes to hunt chukar, that's a step in the wrong direction....:-P j/k good luck!

NevadaSTi · 2005-12-28, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

For someone who likes to hunt chukar, that's a step in the wrong direction....:-P j/k good luck!

I know, but I do prefer to hunt quail. It just seems like all the quail live in towns around here. However, I will probably have to leave my dog here in Nevada with my brother. At least with him he will be hunted. As I highly doubt I will be able to find a place in Chico that I can have a dog.

2005-12-27, 01:00 PM	#1
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Thinking about moving. Well guys, I have been thinking about this for a while now. Expecially since I now have some sort of Custody arraingement with my son. Most of you all met him at the last Thursday night meet. Anyway, long story real short. My divorce has been finalized and my ex is willing to move closer. The consensus is Chico Ca. for a couple pf reasons. One being I was going to Chico State University before and I can get back in according to my cousin who works at CSU Chico. The second reason is that I can still work for the Architect in Tahoe. He doesn't care where I am located, just that I get the projects done. Third reason, Reno is still a hop skip and a jump away from Chico. So, I started doing some research on SCCA racing events down that way, low and behold Thunderhill is like 20 miles from Chico. So, other then Thunderhill, does anyone here know of any club (Solo2) racing events in the Chico / Oroville area? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2005-12-27, 01:14 PM	#2
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I don't know of any autocrosses at THill, but they have Rally cross (off road) events, and tons of track days. Sacramento valley is lacking in autocross venues, that's why we get so many visitors in Reno. Also, I know there are a few Chico are Subaru people on I-Club in the SRIC section, they would have the best info on what goes down in Chico... Good luck on the decison man. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-12-27, 01:14 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	As far as I know, there aren't any Thunderhill does have Track Days and RallyX events though __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-12-27, 01:21 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	There is a Sacramento chapter of the SF SCCA. Here is there info. http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2/Sacramento/index.html __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-12-27, 01:43 PM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, in the past 3 years, the Sac chapter has had one event in Sacramento. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-12-27, 02:07 PM	#7
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Don't judge me unless you got a better answer! :-} Maybe there is a hunk of asphalt in Chico waiting to be found... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-12-27, 02:17 PM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Not doing any judging here Dean, just stating some facts about the Sac chapter. Also, quite a drive, but there are plenty of SCCA and American Auto-x events at Atwater. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-12-27, 02:36 PM	#10
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Does it sound like to anyone else I should start a Chico Chapter of the SECCS? Speaking of the mall in Chico, there is a section of the parking lot next to Outback Steakhouse that is almost always empty. __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2005-12-27, 10:00 PM	#13
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Last year there were almost as many rally-x events at Thunder Hill as we had weekends at Stead... and always on the same weekends. This year, between a partial schedule up here with us and the rallycross schedule in Willows, you should be able to get plenty of cheap seat time Brian. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-12-28, 12:11 AM	#14
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	For someone who likes to hunt chukar, that's a step in the wrong direction....:-P j/k good luck! __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

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