MEMA NorCal to Hold First Meeting at Sonoma Raceway

The Northern California chapter of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) will hold its first meeting at the Sonoma Raceway on May 19.

by Staff

April 27, 2015

MEMA NorCal to Hold First Meeting at Sonoma Raceway — During lunch, attendees will get to ride with a professional racecar driver at the Sonoma Raceway. *Photo courtesy of MEMA*

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During lunch, attendees will get to ride with a professional racecar driver at the Sonoma Raceway. *Photo courtesy of MEMA*

The Northern California (NorCal) chapter of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) will hold its first meeting at the Sonoma Raceway on May 19. MEMA NorCal was formed in late 2014 and serves members in northern California and surrounding areas in Oregon and Nevada.

Toyota will discuss its new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and allow attendees to test drive the Mirai. Networkfleet will talk about the benefits and cost savings of using GPS tracking; AssetWorks will introduce its suite of software products; and GovDeals will speak about different methods and options for sale and redistribution of surplus vehicles and equipment. Other industry suppliers will also be present.

Finally, professional racecar drivers will be take attendees around the famous Sonoma Raceway Road Course in Toyota Camrys during the lunch break.

The event is free. Online registration can be accessed here.

Topics:Associations MEMA Industry Events MEMA NorCal Operations

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