Branson Z Fest 2015!

[Andy]

Originally Posted by funkysi

Awesome Tim! Missed you last year!! See you all soon! I'm raring to go! I fly from the UK to Nebraska in 2 weeks.

Remember we have the sushi night again on the Friday. All the pansies and girls like Chris and Steve won't eat raw fish, but most others will!

See everyone soon! Very excited as usual!

See you late Friday evening Simon, thanks for the use of the floor.

[Spawn]

Lol, never really thought of that one. He is looking forward to coming.

[BASEBALL]

Originally Posted by Spawn

Lol, never really thought of that one. He is looking forward to coming.

That is just nasty...lol.

[BASEBALL]

1,000 mile ride for me and I have sever rheumadoid arthritis. The steering wheel is hard too hold for that long.

[BASEBALL]

But I am still thinking of do a first timer.

[BASEBALL]

And I use a flipping cane now. Can someome clean my car after a 1,000 ride???

[Twisted Six]

Would love to meet you, Steve...

[funkysi]

See you Friday Andy!

For those that don't know, Chuck and Joel from Z1 Motorsports will be at Branson Z Fest this year!

[Z ONLY1]

Originally Posted by funkysi

See you Friday Andy!

For those that don't know, Chuck and Joel from Z1 Motorsports will be at Branson Z Fest this year!

Well, make sure they enjoy...I am kind of wondering what it will be like, would be nice if they were to see one of the good turnouts from before.

Still don't know if I can make it...SUSHI!!!!!!

[BASEBALL]

Fish not cooked...ugh. Catch it, cook it and eat it. Raw fish is for Grizzly Bears.

[Dan84300ZX]

I know some of you are looking at attending without registering, please note the following post Pinckard made last night on the Heart of America Z Car Club Facebook page:
"Quick registration update: We are at 75 paid registrations as of 5/15. We have been averaging 2-3 new registrants a day over the week. Taking that into consideration we look to pull in around 100 paid registrations for the 2015 event when the final count is done. Haven't registered yet? Why not come join the fun? A paid registration and a single night at the host hotel can be had for a little more than $120. It's a great chance to make life long friends and have a GREAT time for a reasonable amount of money.

Just as a side note: If you plan on making the trip to Branson during this week and don't plan on supporting the event with a registration, PLEASE find a direct way to support a couple of the charitable organizations that we are helping this year. That won't get you our negotiated room rate, access to the BBQ, drag strip, car show, awards ceremony, fun cross, float trip, attendee organized cruises and group meals or enable you to purchase raffle tickets but it will make a positive impact."

Re. the motel rate, the BZF rate is $60.00. The regular rate is $69.95.

[alaNi]

I need to book my room payed last month just been lazy

[Twisted Six]

just coming to spend the day friday. wont need a room. Won't be putting a car in the show. no goodie bags anymore (atleast with WD40 stuff). No T-shirts. Fees to pay with a card.

Nope, absolutely no need to register.

[alaNi]

Originally Posted by 1990 FairladyZ

just coming to spend the day friday. wont need a room. Won't be putting a car in the show. no goodie bags anymore (atleast with WD40 stuff). No T-shirts. Fees to pay with a card.

Nope, absolutely no need to register.

They had free t shirts for registration early on. Z1 is involved now so hopefully not a faceplant like in years past. You going to memphis then?

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by alaNi

They had free t shirts for registration early on. Z1 is involved now so hopefully not a faceplant like in years past. You going to memphis then?

Nothing will change until the powers that be turn the planning over to people that still have the 'drive' for the event (no pun intended). Z1 always sponsored the event in the past with merchandise, this is the first year they'll be making an appearance. That is indeed a good step forward....but pickle has ran off so many sponsors, theres a lot of rebuilding still to do.

I will not be going to memphis. Got a busy spring with the girl graduating and some other stuff. I wouldn't even be coming to BZF, but I want to say HI to everyone...

[Dan84300ZX]

I just got off the phone with someone who attended ZDAYZ and chatted with the Z1 guys. As I understand it, Z1 will no longer be hosting Z Nationals and, instead, will be traveling to various meets across the country.

[Dan84300ZX]

This may seem a bit off topic but bear with me.....
The post I made above re. non registrants at BZF was made on the Heart of America Z Car Club Facebook page. I then looked at the "Branson Z Fest" FB page that I routinely check and it was not posted there.
In doing some digging, I found a second "Branson Z Fest" FB page. The first is categorized as a "Public Group" and the second as "Automobiles and Parts". The non registrants post appeared there but not the first. Both of these appear to be "official" FB sites with Pinckard posting on both.
In doing more digging I found yet other Branson Z Fest FB pages as well as multiple ZDAYZ pages.
No wonder there is so much mis communication and no communication. As I have discussed with some, that is the problem when events rely solely on FB to promote an event instead of a website.

[zdotcom]

Originally Posted by 1990 FairladyZ

Nothing will change until the powers that be turn the planning over to people that still have the 'drive' for the event (no pun intended). Z1 always sponsored the event in the past with merchandise, this is the first year they'll be making an appearance. That is indeed a good step forward....but pickle has ran off so many sponsors, theres a lot of rebuilding still to do.

I will not be going to memphis. Got a busy spring with the girl graduating and some other stuff. I wouldn't even be coming to BZF, but I want to say HI to everyone...

+1 on Z1 being there is great for BZF, but curious as to which sponsors were "run off"? Don't' sponsors elect to participate or not to participate?

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by zdotcom

+1 on Z1 being there is great for BZF, but curious as to which sponsors were "run off"? Don't' sponsors elect to participate or not to participate?

WD40, Yokohama, Z1 (last year), Dragon, and many more. BZF used to have a bunch of good paying-up sponsors. The last couple years, they disappeared....lack of communication and motivation. Did you see the registration room last year? It was completely bare. virtually no raffle stuff at all. If it weren't for Pickle's shenanigans, that would not be the case.

[crasez]

I have just attended ZDAYZ for the tenth year and every year it gets bigger - almost now to the point of being too big.

I had a great time there and Brian and his team do a great job every year.

I had intended for the first time to go to Branson also but from all the posts I am seeing here it seems to be declining each year and sounds like an awful lot of politics and infighting going on.

Is it still worth the time to drive from Atlanta to Branson for this event?

Maybe I will just skip Branson and go to Memphis for ZCON.

[Dan84300ZX]

Originally Posted by crasez

I have just attended ZDAYZ for the tenth year and every year it gets bigger - almost now to the point of being too big.

I had a great time there and Brian and his team do a great job every year.

I had intended for the first time to go to Branson also but from all the posts I am seeing here it seems to be declining each year and sounds like an awful lot of politics and infighting going on.

Is it still worth the time to drive from Atlanta to Branson for this event?

Maybe I will just skip Branson and go to Memphis for ZCON.

I would never tell anyone not to attend. I have met and made lifetime friends because of BZF. Also, the roads down there and in Arkansas are phenomenal!!
There seems to be more clubs and people pitching in to help and more activities are scheduled. That is a big plus. Hopefully, the past mistakes will not be repeated. Case in point, the t-shirts are printed and in the possession of one of the helpers. That is a big step in the right direction.

[Spawn]

I felt bad because I couldn't attend the last couple years. can't wait to get there. Hopefully, things will pick up again.

[Dan84300ZX]

It occured to me, Branson Z Fest, if nothing else, should be a start studded event. These celebrities are scheduled to attend:
TnkrsToyCo.
1990 FairladyZ
Funkysi (all the way from England!)
AZ-ZBum
Spawn
and more!

You might want to bring a tablet or something where you can get their autographs!

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Dan84300ZX

It occured to me, Branson Z Fest, if nothing else, should be a start studded event. These celebrities are scheduled to attend:
TnkrsToyCo.
1990 FairladyZ
Funkysi (all the way from England!)
AZ-ZBum
Spawn
and more!

You might want to bring a tablet or something where you can get their autographs!

My manager (tnkrstoyco) and I are contractually obligated to charge a 100-dollar fee per autograph, but I'll be glad to sign them!

[Dan84300ZX]

$100 now but think what the autographs will be worth after you're dead!

[funkysi]

T - 1 week! I fly on Sunday. Will be there for Thursday! See y'alls real soon!

[Andy]

Originally Posted by funkysi

T - 1 week! I fly on Sunday. Will be there for Thursday! See y'alls real soon!

Please don't warm up the hookers I will be there around 9-10 pm hopefully

[Spawn]

Have a safe flight. I will be in Thursday as well.

[daxnizmo]

I'm confused. If I read the post right, if you don't register at all then you can't even go to the car show even as a spectator? This isn't a public event? Just curious.

[xpwarrior]

Originally Posted by daxnizmo

I'm confused. If I read the post right, if you don't register at all then you can't even go to the car show even as a spectator? This isn't a public event? Just curious.

I may have to jump the fence then. If you see someone getting chased through the car show it might be me!