Car Enthusiasts
The Car Enthusiast group meets to discuss past and present changes to automotive styles, features, and advancements. We also take Rally Drives, have Poker Runs, and just enjoy each other’s love for automotive history. Our events also include local trips to car shows and other automotive related venues.
The meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month, January through November starting at 1:00 PM and the meetings normally last for approximately 1 hour. Come join in on the fun.
Round Table Pizza Meeting Room
2960 Treat Blvd.
Concord, CA
Chairman: Chick Lowry
Clowry2845@gmail.com
925-932-4886
Asst – Chairmen:
Tom Mohrman
mustangtpm@gmail.com
516-242-1635
Bill Koski
billkos36@comcast.net
925-872-7650
Tom Hodgson –
tomehodgson1945@gmail.com
925-818-1533
Scroll down to see event schedules, reports and photo:
Schedule of events:
Click on the link below to view the 2024 schedule of events:
https://www.sirbr8.com/wp-content/uploads/activities/Car-enthusiasts-event-schedule-2024.xlsx
August –
The next CE meeting will be Tuesday, August 6th at 1 PM. We will meet in at Round Table Clubhouse Pizza, 2960 Treat Blvd. Concord, CA (corner of Treat and Oak Grove). Arrive a little early to get your food and drink ordered prior to the meeting. Meetings last about an hour. Come join us and see what Car Enthusiasts is all about.
If interested in joining the Car Enthusiasts Activity, please contact any of the folks listed below.
Happy Motoring…
Activity Chair – Chick Lowry – Clowry2845@gmail.com
Assistant Chairs:
Tom Mohrman – mustangtpm@gmail.com
Bill Koski – billkos36@comcast.net
Tom Hodgson – tomehodgson1945@gmail.com
July –
Car Enthusiasts had such a great turnout for the May Rally Drive we plan to do another again on Friday, July 26th. We will travel the back roads to Calistoga for a leisurely drive to a BBQ lunch at Buster’s BBQ, a local restaurant in town.
At this writing there are 7 CE members plus their diving companions signed up to go. I’m certain there will be more as the date gets closer. The weather forecast is projected to be cooler by Friday, so a good day for a drive.
We have added two new members to the CE family. Gary Palhegi and Cobb Bennett will be having fun soon as they join in the various events we have planned. Nice to have you both in our group.
The event schedule for the remainder of the year is now official and is posted on the CW webpage, so have a look and see if there is something scheduled that you would like to join us.
The next CE meeting will be Tuesday, July 2nd at 1 PM. We will meet in at Round Table Clubhouse Pizza, 2960 Treat Blvd. Concord, CA (corner of Treat and Oak Grove). Arrive a little early to get your food and drink ordered prior to the meeting. Meetings last about an hour. The next event in July is another Rally Drive. Come join us and see what Car Enthusiasts is all about.
February –
Tuesday, February 20th – Calif. Highway Patrol Academy – Sacramento
Time: 11:00 AM – Arrive at the academy via carpooling. Group parking at Sun Valley parking lot. Tour to last about 1.5 hrs will include the Museum, Shop area, Driver Training oversight and lunch in the cafeteria. Return home following lunch at 3:30 PM
Cost: $7 per person for lunch
Transportation: Carpool from Sun Valley to minimize number of vehicles.
March: Cancelled Due to member non-availability
Friday, March 29th – California Auto Museum, Sacramento
Visit the “Rucas y Carruchas – Ladies in Lowriders” exhibit. The venue showcases the contributions of women in the lowrider community; highlighting their passion for creativity from custom paint to hydraulic systems that make the cars dance.
Timing: Depart Sun Valley lot 9:00 AM Return +/- 4:00 PM
Cost: $10 per person (Senior price) – NO HOST Lunch
Transportation: Carpool from Sun Valley to minimize number of vehicles.
Recent Event Reports:
Car Enthusiasts event info for June 2024
Car enthusiasts held this year’s Annual Poker Run on Friday, June 21st. There were 8 drivers and navigators participating. Nineteen CE members, spouses and friends gathered for lunch and awards at a secret restaurant where participants discover the location only after deciphering the location clue obtained at the last Checkpoint.
There were 8 checkpoints to visit in the Lafayette/Walnut Creek area. At the checkpoints, participants had to answer an automotive themed question and with a correct answer then draw a card for their 5 best of 8 card poker hand. An automotive knowledge quiz was given at the Sun Valley Mall starting point and there were cash awards for both the quiz and the best poker hand delivered at the end of the event.
Ray Pixton was the winner of the Quiz with a perfect score of 8 out of 8 possible answers, taking a 25% share of the pot. Jim Sowell found himself holding a King High Full House at the end of the event to win the remaining jackpot amount. A fun event was enjoyed and winners had a good return on the $10 entry fee. Some of the drivers/navigators had a little trouble with the location clues and were helped along with phone contact instructions. At the finish, we dined at Rocco’s Restaurant in Walnut Creek and wrapped up at about 3 PM.
At our most recent CE meeting we finally completed the event schedule for the remainder of the year. It will be posted on the webpage, so if you see something you’re interested in, give us a shout and join the fun. We have a great selection of things to do.
Recent event photos:
June 19, 2024
L to R, myself, Elaine Lowry, Jim Sowell, Dave Sutton and Andree (hidden), Ray Pixton, Dick Wade (Br 146) Susan and Bob Weiss
Dennis Meirzwa, Chris Wehling, Peter Shapiro, Bob McMains and Ish, Connie hodgson, and Rob Laaback
L to R. Dave Sutton and Andree, Jim Sowell, myself, Ray Pixton, Chris Wehling (hidden) Dennis Mirezwa
Too many to ID, folks getting instructions and discussing their quiz answers. event about to begin
Last updated 06/23/2024 by MLF
