Z Nationals - What to Bring?

[Galvalisi Z]

Heyo,

My husband and I are first timers at Z Nationals this year. We weren't sure how show/dyno day was organized, and if we should bring a good little set up or pop up next to our car that day? Also - will they provide the helmets for track day? Any advice on necessities would be much appreciated!

So excited for Z Nationals!! Thanks!

[Andy]

I would definately bring a popup / water / camera and a large bottle of Crown Royal for me :rofl4: Nope , bring your own helment for trackday. Trackday is at the Little Talledaga Raceway it is a good cruise and a lot of fun to watch even if you do not get on the circuit.


edit: someone else from Memphis just joined.
http://www.300zxclub.com./showthread.php?t=195147

edit: sunscreen and unbrella both.

[ae300z]

Andy, I think the track event was moved to Dawsonville this year.

[Andy]

Andy, I think the track event was moved to Dawsonville this year.

Ok , missed that Alan. You going to bring the new beast with you?

[ae300z]

never leave home without it :)

[Andy]

never leave home without it :)

I want a ride!

[Galvalisi Z]

Excellent thanks so much. We'll bring our pop up and other necessities! :)

[Drogdar]

It will be my first time also... I can't wait!


where is a good place to get a helmet? I know they're different from bike helmets but im not sure how; thats all walmart and the like seem to carry.

[Galvalisi Z]

Yeah we need to find one too - I read this from the registration packet last year...
"All drivers are required to have a SNELL 95 M or SA approved or newer helmet for this
event. You will not pass tech unless you have a helmet that meets this requirement." - So I googled Snell helmet and there are a lot of places you can purchase one - Hopefully someone can post some good reccomendations on helmets.

[John@Z1]

Be prepared for a Jolly good show. Bring big smiles and be prepared to meet a lot of Z people. As Andy said Sun screen is a must.

I buy helmets from Summit Racing.

[Galvalisi Z]

Thanks John - We will check out Summit Racing for a helmet. We are extremely excited and cant wait to meet some fellow Z obsessed folks like ourselves! :)

[!Z!]

Folding chairs and lots of water. And a novel for your girlfriend if she comes cause after 4 days of car stuff she gonna get bored if she's like mine....

[Dustin@Z1]

My personal recommendations for Track Day spectator and Car/Show Attendees:
- Pop Up Tents - (However, do have some way of either securing the tent or holding it down. We do not want anyones cars getting scratched or bumped in the event that the wind picks up)

- Coolers with plenty of drinks - (Its probably going to be HOT! Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. We will have concessions available, but coolers are welcome. However NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED either at the track or on Z1's property)

- Lawn Chairs/Fold Up Chairs/ Blankets - There is available seeting around the race track and Z1, but they are not shaded. Here at our shop there is a large grassy hill off in the front corner, I am shocked it has not become a tent village for peole looking to set up pop up tents.

Also be sure to bring other items like sunscreen, etc. We want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable weekend. It always seems like there are a few who get painfully sunburnt by Sunday.

For track participants, I recommend the following:
- An assortment of tools (wrenches, sockest, etc).
- Extra brake pads
- Extra fluids (Oil, coolant, Power Steering, brake, etc)
- Floor Jack/ Scissor Jack
- An extra person! (It always helps to have someone to help pump brakes, etc to aid in getting the car back on track inbetween run groups.)

[Andy]

My personal recommendations for Track Day spectator and Car/Show Attendees:
- Pop Up Tents - (However, do have some way of either securing the tent or holding it down. We do not want anyones cars getting scratched or bumped in the event that the wind picks up)

- Coolers with plenty of drinks - (Its probably going to be HOT! Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. We will have concessions available, but coolers are welcome. However NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED either at the track or on Z1's property)

- Lawn Chairs/Fold Up Chairs/ Blankets - There is available seeting around the race track and Z1, but they are not shaded. Here at our shop there is a large grassy hill off in the front corner, I am shocked it has not become a tent village for peole looking to set up pop up tents.

-A couple hundred dollars for raffle tickets also. Z1 will give away some great prizes on Saturday.

Also be sure to bring other items like sunscreen, etc. We want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable weekend. It always seems like there are a few who get painfully sunburnt by Sunday.

For track participants, I recommend the following:
- An assortment of tools (wrenches, sockest, etc).
- Extra brake pads
- Extra fluids (Oil, coolant, Power Steering, brake, etc)
- Floor Jack/ Scissor Jack
- An extra person! (It always helps to have someone to help pump brakes, etc to aid in getting the car back on track inbetween run groups.)


You forgot the most important thing John.:clap:

[Galvalisi Z]

My personal recommendations for Track Day spectator and Car/Show Attendees:
- Pop Up Tents - (However, do have some way of either securing the tent or holding it down. We do not want anyones cars getting scratched or bumped in the event that the wind picks up)

- Coolers with plenty of drinks - (Its probably going to be HOT! Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. We will have concessions available, but coolers are welcome. However NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED either at the track or on Z1's property)

- Lawn Chairs/Fold Up Chairs/ Blankets - There is available seeting around the race track and Z1, but they are not shaded. Here at our shop there is a large grassy hill off in the front corner, I am shocked it has not become a tent village for peole looking to set up pop up tents.

Also be sure to bring other items like sunscreen, etc. We want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable weekend. It always seems like there are a few who get painfully sunburnt by Sunday.

For track participants, I recommend the following:
- An assortment of tools (wrenches, sockest, etc).
- Extra brake pads
- Extra fluids (Oil, coolant, Power Steering, brake, etc)
- Floor Jack/ Scissor Jack
- An extra person! (It always helps to have someone to help pump brakes, etc to aid in getting the car back on track inbetween run groups.)

Excellent list! Thanks so much for the help! We will bring most of this stuff with us, we're really excited. Good point bringing the extra tools for track day.

Yes... and of course, I cant forget my husband John :gaga:

[1990 FairladyZ]

Seriously, all you need to bring:

1) Yourselves
2) Your Z
3) Liquor

All the rest can be begged, borrowed, or stolen. :D

[_fRame_]

Seriously, all you need to bring:

1) Yourselves
2) Your Z
3) Liquor

All the rest can be begged, borrowed, or stolen. :D

Agreed.

Also be sure to bring other items like sunscreen, etc. We want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable weekend. It always seems like there are a few who get painfully sunburnt by Sunday.

I will have sunscreen this year. Last year my face was third degree burned. Well not really, but it didn't feel good later that night.

[Lazerrred]

Thanks John - We will check out Summit Racing for a helmet. We are extremely excited and cant wait to meet some fellow Z obsessed folks like ourselves! :)
If I make it this year, I'll have an extra helmet or two for loaners and riders.

[_fRame_]

If I make it this year

you can doooooeeeeeiiittttt!

[Lazerrred]

Gonna try. Gotta get that BBK on. It's sitting in my Z! basket waiting on some core credit. :)
Will do my year old + NIB sways & tension rods at the same time. I think I'm getting motivated.
Oh, I did wash and clean her after you left. See, you motivated me to do that, ;) Thanks.

[Greavous]

Hey Joe, its been too long! Ive moved about 1500 miles closer to you since we last chatted.

[_fRame_]

Gonna try. Gotta get that BBK on. It's sitting in my Z! basket waiting on some core credit. :)
Will do my year old + NIB sways & tension rods at the same time. I think I'm getting motivated.
Oh, I did wash and clean her after you left. See, you motivated me to do that, ;) Thanks.

haha. Even though she was dirty, she still looked good. Such a clean car. Too bad I didn't drive my Z there to pick up the wheels, or I could have snapped a couple pictures of them.

If you decide to go, let me know so you can join the rest of us on the way down there.

[Lazerrred]

@ Greav - Yeah I saw that. I think your now just up the road from me two or three hours.

@ fRame - I'll surely let you know.

[jschrauwen]

Nice to see Joe come out of retirement. :-p
Bringing the son and second Z as well?

[Lazerrred]

Hi John.
Not sure what will happen. in the past, track day was the main reason to go and the new facility looks like wow, fantastic. The location sucks though.
If I make it, I'm sure son will too, but just one Z. Brake kit will be here this week. :)

[jschrauwen]

It appears the new facility (AMP) won't be ready for Z Nationals. :(
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=22533670416 5681#!/pages/Z-Nationals/213023895385224

Still hope to see you there Joe.

[Drogdar]

any more updates on that?^

[jschrauwen]

any more updates on that?^??? Did you not read all of the FB comments on the subject including my same queries?

[Dustin@Z1]

The track day is a huge part of the Z Nationals event with the carshow/dyno day being an even BIGGER part.

Regardless, having one without the other did not seem right. When we learned that AMP would be 100% OUT of the question for the 2011 event, we needed to re-evaluate the current event and review our options. We are awaiting ONE final confirmation now before we can post with certainty the revised event schedule. The event WILL BE the same weekend, the only adjustment will be the revision to the hotels for the Friday Track Day. Attendees should plan to stay at the previous Z Nationals event hotel in Breman for the duration of the weekend. This will simplify the event and will not require everyone to move from one hotel to the other.

More updates are coming as quickly as possible!!!

[Galvalisi Z]

The track day is a huge part of the Z Nationals event with the carshow/dyno day being an even BIGGER part.

Regardless, having one without the other did not seem right. When we learned that AMP would be 100% OUT of the question for the 2011 event, we needed to re-evaluate the current event and review our options. We are awaiting ONE final confirmation now before we can post with certainty the revised event schedule. The event WILL BE the same weekend, the only adjustment will be the revision to the hotels for the Friday Track Day. Attendees should plan to stay at the previous Z Nationals event hotel in Breman for the duration of the weekend. This will simplify the event and will not require everyone to move from one hotel to the other.

More updates are coming as quickly as possible!!!

Thanks for clearing up the hotel stay. We got so excited we jumped the gun & booked a night in ATL. I'll book us for Thursday night in Bremen too. Thanks for working your asses off to pull this thing together!

[Deuces91]

hopefully i can make it this year, its always the 24th-26th and my birthday is the 25th, ill see what gets planned for me

[Team7]

I cant wait for the event. I still need to pull my engine and put on my new turbos. If I cant get it done in time Ill just bring my MR2..... Ill walk if I have to.