ZCON 2012 Coming to the West Coast!

ChipToofPanda · 07-25-2011, 01:55 AM

OK, I know ZCON 2011 just wrapped up, that's clear across the country for me. As much as I'd have loved to go, it was outta the question, so I look forward to the pics of how it went down over there.

On a brighter note, (and I know this has been floating around for a bit) ZCON 2012 will be held in Arizona! So I'm definitely looking forward to this, as it's going to be my first major Z event I will attend. I can't wait to caravan over there with the West Coast Zs, it' gonna be epic!

I've got a lot to do to get the Z ready, so I'm already orchestrating a battle plan. Gotta make sure to put some vacation hours to the side as well, because I plan on staying for the duration of the event!

I'm sure some of you have seen the promo vid already, but if not, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouIDk-89gnU

mrsanchez925 · 07-25-2011, 02:14 AM

hell yeah! I'm down!

makaofox · 07-25-2011, 09:41 PM

Dam Georgia would have been an 18 hour ride! Arizona is like twice that FML! haha! But hopefully 2012 is an even better year and I can make it and be able to witness how the west coast does it

**rockchucker** · 07-25-2011, 09:45 PM

WoW! I may be able to make this one!!!

Milo (SATX) · 07-26-2011, 12:09 PM

Arizona.......simply..... is going to be amazing.

The track day will be at Bondurant Racing and there is a Nissan Test Track in Phoenix as well. Seen pictures of the hotel resort and it's a stone throw away from Scottsdale which is party city. There is the longest and largest car show in the United States on that Saturday. Just going to be amazing all around.

I can't wait for Pre-registration to open up.

Woot! Woot!

Piranha · 08-01-2011, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milo (SATX)

Arizona.......simply..... is going to be amazing.

The track day will be at Bondurant Racing and there is a Nissan Test Track in Phoenix as well. Seen pictures of the hotel resort and it's a stone throw away from Scottsdale which is party city. There is the longest and largest car show in the United States on that Saturday. Just going to be amazing all around.

I can't wait for Pre-registration to open up.

Woot! Woot!

2nd

Dustin@Z1 · 08-01-2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makaofox

Dam Georgia would have been an 18 hour ride! Arizona is like twice that FML! haha! But hopefully 2012 is an even better year and I can make it and be able to witness how the west coast does it

They let it slip at the banquet Friday night about the possible bids for the 2013 event... Looks like the current contenders for the event includes:
- San Diego Z Car Club
- New Hampshire Z Car Club

You might get lucky in 2013 with an event really close for you.

300twinz · 08-01-2011, 09:49 AM

Since no one has mentioned the dates-> ZCON 2012 September 18-22, Phoenix, AZ.

Dustin@Z1 · 08-01-2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 300twinz

Since no one has mentioned the dates-> ZCON 2012 September 18-22, Phoenix, AZ.

And with this said....look for the 2012 Z Nationals event having a slight shift in date to accomodate for this. We have not decided which way the event will move yet.

makaofox · 08-01-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

They let it slip at the banquet Friday night about the possible bids for the 2013 event... Looks like the current contenders for the event includes:
- San Diego Z Car Club
- New Hampshire Z Car Club

You might get lucky in 2013 with an event really close for you.

New Hampshire would be awesome but I always wanted to see how the west coast did it lol. If I am better off, money wise, Hells to the yea im driving the z to the west coast lol.

ChipToofPanda · 08-01-2011, 03:46 PM

I thought it was Sep 18-23? Maybe I misread/ was misinformed.

Makaofox, you might get super lucky, West coast for 2012, then right up the street (New Hampshire) the following year!!! I wish I was that close lol.

300twinz · 08-01-2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipToofPanda

I thought it was Sep 18-23? Maybe I misread/ was misinformed.

Makaofox, you might get super lucky, West coast for 2012, then right up the street (New Hampshire) the following year!!! I wish I was that close lol.

Could be until the 23rd but looking at the last couple of conventions that last weekend date is usually some sort of "Cup Party" that very few stick around for.

300twinz · 08-01-2011, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

And with this said....look for the 2012 Z Nationals event having a slight shift in date to accomodate for this. We have not decided which way the event will move yet.

With proper timing that caravan could be pretty cool.

Z1 Nats-> Dallas-> El Paso meet up with those coming from Houston->SA/Austin->El Paso.

kevstr2 · 08-01-2011, 08:03 PM

hehehehee, 2012 ZCON just a 2 hour drive! Finally something goes my way!!!!!!

EckoInLasVegas · 08-02-2011, 06:39 PM

Confirmation on the details as a member of this site and a local Z32 owner/enthusiast is on the board...heres the info. Details are of course open to change as things get more official:

The dates have officially been set: September 18 – 23, 2012 so mark it on your calendars!

The days should look something like this:

9/18 - Tuesday – Registration
9/19 – Wednesday - Registration & Self Guide and Guided Tours
9/20 – Thursday - Track Events - Bondurant
Guided and self tours
Don Rice Show (Hypnotist)
9/21 – Friday - Car show
9/22 – Saturday - Nissan test facility visit
Banquet
9/23 – Sunday Autocross
To Go Gathering (Closing Event)

induetime · 08-03-2011, 12:06 AM

We should add a Drag Racing event, since the fastest Z cars are from the West.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SapphireBlueZ

Confirmation on the details as a member of this site and a local Z32 owner/enthusiast is on the board...heres the info. Details are of course open to change as things get more official:

The dates have officially been set: September 18 – 23, 2012 so mark it on your calendars!

The days should look something like this:

9/18 - Tuesday – Registration
9/19 – Wednesday - Registration & Self Guide and Guided Tours
9/20 – Thursday - Track Events - Bondurant
Guided and self tours
Don Rice Show (Hypnotist)
9/21 – Friday - Car show
9/22 – Saturday - Nissan test facility visit
Banquet
9/23 – Sunday Autocross
To Go Gathering (Closing Event)

Piranha · 08-03-2011, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by induetime

We should add a Drag Racing event, since the fastest Z cars are from the West.

We are... it will be part of Firebirds Friday Night Drags... working on getting an exclusive lane for the Zs

SE5spd · 08-13-2011, 03:58 AM

track event? road course?

I see autox too

ill be there!!!!!!!!

never been to any sortt of Z show type deal before

Articdragon192 · 08-13-2011, 02:54 PM

**** yeah! Definitely gonna have the new Z ready for this.

M96TTZ · 08-13-2011, 07:46 PM

Hopefully I can rollout with the laz32 guys.this is my chance to attend. and I've been to az before and had a awesome time.

ChipToofPanda · 08-13-2011, 07:52 PM

^ I'm hoping for an epicly massice caravan from cali... LAZ32, BayZA, NorCal guys plus Washington and Oregon! I could die happy at the sight of all those Zs on the same freeway at the same time

**AZ-ZBum** · 08-13-2011, 10:12 PM

They try to alternate ZCons from east to west of the Mississippi, so it's unlikely 2013 will be in San Diego.

Bondurant School is at Firebird Raceway.

I must have skipped the part where the resort is, but everything is a hop skip and a jump away. I would say that party central is Tempe and Mill Ave, but Scottsdale does have a downtown nightlife.

National Z Car Convention is a show that you should do at least once.

SE5spd · 08-14-2011, 12:26 AM

so are we gonna get to race on a road course?
if thats what it is, im gonna have to find a way to bring my track wheels along for the trip :p

SE5spd · 08-14-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipToofPanda

^ I'm hoping for an epicly massice caravan from cali... LAZ32, BayZA, NorCal guys plus Washington and Oregon! I could die happy at the sight of all those Zs on the same freeway at the same time

if I was able to be in a carvan along those lines, id cream myself.

Articdragon192 · 08-14-2011, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SE5spd

so are we gonna get to race on a road course?
if thats what it is, im gonna have to find a way to bring my track wheels along for the trip :p

Can't drive on them there?

SE5spd · 08-14-2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Articdragon192

Can't drive on them there?

I can drive my RS3s but don't know if I wanna drive on my track wheels yet, maybe I'll just race on the RS3s?

Articdragon192 · 08-15-2011, 03:33 AM

What's the issue with driving on the track wheels?

And, any chance for some drifting on track? Lol. Would be fun if there was!

SE5spd · 08-15-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Articdragon192

What's the issue with driving on the track wheels?

And, any chance for some drifting on track? Lol. Would be fun if there was!

cause you cant drive on streets with race tires?

**AZ-ZBum** · 08-15-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SE5spd

so are we gonna get to race on a road course?
if thats what it is, im gonna have to find a way to bring my track wheels along for the trip :p

Figures that a Z31 owner would have to show you how it's done...

mrsanchez925 · 08-15-2011, 06:12 PM

^win for z31's!

07-25-2011, 01:55 AM	#1
ChipToofPanda Z-whipped Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Turlock, CA (Central Valley) Make/Model: 1990 NA 2+0 5spd (sold) 1995 NA 2+0 5spd (sold) 1990 NA 2+0 5spd Trader Rating: (2) Posts: 901	ZCON 2012 Coming to the West Coast! OK, I know ZCON 2011 just wrapped up, that's clear across the country for me. As much as I'd have loved to go, it was outta the question, so I look forward to the pics of how it went down over there. On a brighter note, (and I know this has been floating around for a bit) ZCON 2012 will be held in Arizona! So I'm definitely looking forward to this, as it's going to be my first major Z event I will attend. I can't wait to caravan over there with the West Coast Zs, it' gonna be epic! I've got a lot to do to get the Z ready, so I'm already orchestrating a battle plan. Gotta make sure to put some vacation hours to the side as well, because I plan on staying for the duration of the event! I'm sure some of you have seen the promo vid already, but if not, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouIDk-89gnU __________________ It's not what you drive. It's what drives you.

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300twinz 300twinz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Make/Model: 1991 TwinTurbo Trader Rating: (1) Posts: 498	Re: ZCON 2012 Coming to the West Coast! Since no one has mentioned the dates-> ZCON 2012 September 18-22, Phoenix, AZ. __________________ WWW.ZSPORT.ORG 1991 300ZX Twin Turbo

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ChipToofPanda Z-whipped Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Turlock, CA (Central Valley) Make/Model: 1990 NA 2+0 5spd (sold) 1995 NA 2+0 5spd (sold) 1990 NA 2+0 5spd Trader Rating: (2) Posts: 901	Re: ZCON 2012 Coming to the West Coast! I thought it was Sep 18-23? Maybe I misread/ was misinformed. Makaofox, you might get super lucky, West coast for 2012, then right up the street (New Hampshire) the following year!!! I wish I was that close lol.

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kevstr2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: sahuarita, arizona Make/Model: 1990 300zx twin turbo 5 speed Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 93	Re: ZCON 2012 Coming to the West Coast! hehehehee, 2012 ZCON just a 2 hour drive! Finally something goes my way!!!!!!

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EckoInLasVegas EnvyMyZ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NV Make/Model: 1990 2+2 Manual Trader Rating: (19) Posts: 8,289	Re: ZCON 2012 Coming to the West Coast! Confirmation on the details as a member of this site and a local Z32 owner/enthusiast is on the board...heres the info. Details are of course open to change as things get more official: The dates have officially been set: September 18 – 23, 2012 so mark it on your calendars! The days should look something like this: 9/18 - Tuesday – Registration 9/19 – Wednesday - Registration & Self Guide and Guided Tours 9/20 – Thursday - Track Events - Bondurant Guided and self tours Don Rice Show (Hypnotist) 9/21 – Friday - Car show 9/22 – Saturday - Nissan test facility visit Banquet 9/23 – Sunday Autocross To Go Gathering (Closing Event) __________________ Hey, look! My Z has a blog....spot http://envymyz.blogspot.com/

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ChipToofPanda Z-whipped Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Turlock, CA (Central Valley) Make/Model: 1990 NA 2+0 5spd (sold) 1995 NA 2+0 5spd (sold) 1990 NA 2+0 5spd Trader Rating: (2) Posts: 901	Re: ZCON 2012 Coming to the West Coast! ^ I'm hoping for an epicly massice caravan from cali... LAZ32, BayZA, NorCal guys plus Washington and Oregon! I could die happy at the sight of all those Zs on the same freeway at the same time

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SE5spd BANNED Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: walnut creek CA Make/Model: 1990 nissan 300zx Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 35	Re: ZCON 2012 Coming to the West Coast! so are we gonna get to race on a road course? if thats what it is, im gonna have to find a way to bring my track wheels along for the trip :p

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