Huge 08 Z Nationals recap post, 60 pics & DVD trailer inside

[russell@z1]

First and foremost, we would like to thank all of the participants, sponsors, vendors, and staff that helped make the 2008 Z Nationals a reality and a success. We had a very strong showing of both Zs and foot traffic despite the threat of rain. 2008 was the biggest Z Nationals yet in both number of cars and attendance including over one hundred Z32s rolling in throughout the course of the weekend. With the help of our extensive list of sponsors we were able to give away over $10,000 in merchandise, gift vouchers, and apparel. Without all of your support there is no way that this event would or could take place, without the enthusiasts who drive or fly hundreds, even thousands, of miles to attend the Z Nationals wouldn't exist. We appreciate the dedication that everyone has shown by attending, supporting, and growing the Z Nationals each and every year.

There are a couple image galleries posted with great images captured throughout the weekend. The 08 Z Nationals was the feature event on the front page of the Modified Mag website for a few weeks and will be featured in the July issue. There are some great images in their events section here on Modified.com.
There are several hundred more pictures here in the 300zx.com events gallery, many of which were captured and provided by 3ZC members.

Friday provided near perfect weather for the track day which was filled to capacity with Zs a couple months in advance.































Although rain was forecasted, Saturday was a beautiful sunny day until mid-afternoon. Z1 Motorsports facility was nearly full while attendees participated in the numerous ongoing activities planned for the day.






















































Some of the highlights of this year’s event included a pair of Nissan IMSA cars on display; these legendary original winning race cars were at Z1 for most of the day and gave every one an up close and personal look at the workings of a true road race car.






















Courtesy of Nissan Corporation we were also graced with the appearance of a 2009 Nissan GT-R. The arrival of this awesome machine was delayed by weather but once the car arrived crowds gathered around to catch a glimpse of the next generation Nissan super car and there were even spirited rides that afternoon for a lucky few.







An X-box Forza 2 competition was held with your choice of Z's to drive in competition for the fastest lap times to win a new X box 360.



The Show n’ Shine Competition was complicated by the arrival of rain towards the end of the day but a diverse group of cars from completely original stock cars all the way to wildly modified cars were on display. In the end Shane Abernathy took home the first place trophy in the Z32 modified class and Tim Brown went home a winner in the Z32 stock class.

The dyno competition included several 500+ hp cars. In the end it was Mohammed Orilow who put down the winning numbers taking the trophy for highest powered Z at over 650 RWHP.







All the car show and dyno results are posted HERE

At the dinner and awards banquet on Saturday night we had a full house of around 300 people most in the running for a very impressive list of prizes that were given away.





Afterwards the party began including live entertainment eventually leading to an outbreak of "unsanctioned festivities" back at the event hotel.


The 2008 Z Nationals was an overwhelming success thanks in large part to our sponsors. ADVAN / Yokohama and their representative Chet Plewacki were a large part of this year’s event. Also Vuk Zivic and the rest of the crew from AMS contributed greatly to the show. Gwinnett Place Nissan of Duluth, GA provided a delicious free lunch for everyone in attendance Saturday as well as other giveaways. We are all appreciative for their contributions to this year’s event.

All of our sponsors deserve to be recognized once again for their contributions to the event; without them the quality of the Z Nationals event would suffer immensley.

Yokohama ADVAN Tire Company /Gwinnett Place Nissan / Z1 Motorsports / Garrett Turbochargers / Speed For Sale /Absolute Motor Specialties / Rotora Performance Brakes / Mike Smith Performance / AMZ Performance / 3ZC.com Store / B&B Exhaust / Labree Motorsports / Mega Z / The Tire Rack Autovation / VP Racing Fuels South / Howe Racing / Downshift Publishing / Modified Magazine / Nissan Sport Magazine / Custom Auto Accessories

The 2008 Z Nationals DVD produced by Zeroflake will be available on the Z Nationals website in a few months.

Finally here is the reason you clicked on this post! Download the new 2008 Z Nationals DVD trailer here :Right click save as

Be sure and join us for the 2009 Z Nationals! Check out the event website www.ZNationals.com for current event news and information.

[funkysi]

Great show! I'll make it over one year Russell. Maybe next year.

[91Slicktop]

I'm upset that my car wasn't ready this year... I'm definitely going to aim for '09.

[xblackxviper]

what are those rims on the white z with the j spec tails. the rims are black with a polished lip it looks like. the car is also on the track its a rolling shot.

[breakout_z32]

Paul Walker drives a Z!?

[lumiester123]

Yea, my dream it to make it down there one of these up comming years.

[MiZZr_E]

Originally Posted by breakout_z32

Paul Walker drives a Z!?

thanks, you just made coffee go up my nose lol

ruzzell
Thanks for sharing sir, absolutely awesome pics, makes one want to give up West Coast Southern California livin'.....

malman
Those pics of your car are absolutely gorgeous, man.... i'd say it's time for a new sig : )

[Zequel]

Thanks for sharing all those pics for us poor bastards who couldn't attend. That would be so cool to go to a Z gathering on such a grand scale. Amazing!

Props to the photographer(s), looking at the pics almost makes you feel like you're there.

[born2race94]

Look me playing video games!! Actually, that was my first time every playing an Xbox. Back on topic though, it was an AWESOME event Russell. You have guaranteed my attendance for next year.

[91300zxttkid]

I had a great time.. and Loved installing all my Nice goodies I got from your amazing Sales as well. =)
See you next year Z1!! hopefully all painted this time.. =/ lol

-George

[mclarenf1kid]

Yay I made an appearance on the DVD trailer (1:57.....yeah I'm a dork)!

Great coverage, and I'm definately proud to have been part of an amazing event. I better not slack and track my car next year.

[Lazerrred]

But wait !!!!, Z1 gets the big shout out for putting on the good time. Thanks guys & girls. See you in 09.

[zeroflake]

Fun as always. I'll be there for 2009!

[Gino]

awesome! Sad I couldn't go this year...should def be there next year though...and crush that dyno

[Lazerrred]

Hey Mike, Awesome trailer {as usual}. Can't wait for the finished product.

[rage941]

That trailer is awesome!
I love 1:00-1:07

Looks like a ton of fun. I wish I could've been there

[russell@z1]

Direct link directly to download the DVD trailer here:

Right Click Save As

Awesome work as usual by Zeroflake!

[Eric(FL)]

Originally Posted by breakout_z32

Paul Walker drives a Z!?

I are not Paul Walker!

[breakout_z32]

Google Images would like to disagree. Look, you obviously just took the wheels off your "10 second" Supra and slapped them on the Z... And we all know you live your life a quarter mile at a time.

[z_trbl_mkr]

Great trailer Zeroflake, as always I saw clips of me cleaning the Z...lol...I guess when I said that I hoped to get on the video last year I should have specified just the Z. Had a blast and can't wait till next year. Maybe I'll get the Z repainted by then.

[tman52]

dang.. nice pics.

[EckoInLasVegas]

damn! I am so mad I couldnt make more this year. hopefully next year!

[russell@z1]

Originally Posted by xblackxviper

what are those rims on the white z with the j spec tails. the rims are black with a polished lip it looks like. the car is also on the track its a rolling shot.

This one?



They are Work Meisters

[bryan@Z1]

I'm seeing a lot of the cars that were here for the first time in the pictures, there were so many cars and people around that I didn't get to see a lot of what was here.

It was a great time and we hope to see even more of you here next year.

[malman2100]

It was a great time! Always so much fun to meet fellow Z lovers, it always amazes me how much we all have in common and at the same time we come from all walks of life.

Thanks Russell, John, Bryan, Shawn, Ol Buddy and everyone at Z1 for putting on such a great event. You guys have no idea how much fun we all have because you are working so hard!! What you do is really appreciated.

Big thanks to Vuk and the guys from AMS too! They gave away some great stuff and came such a long ways to do it.....great guys to talk to one and all!

Great job on the trailer Mike....as usual! Cant wait to see the DVD!

[87sleepr]

Lovin the trailer from Nationals, i wish i could have been there, I will be there next year no matter what. Post a thread everywhere or somethin when you get the DVD finished cause im def. goin to get one.

[tya]

Looks like a great event...glad that Modified gave some great coverage to it and i'll be sure to pick up the july issue

[canyoncarver]

Holy side load batman. Best pic of the lot.



I do hope to make this event at some point in the future.

[rafik]

Any chance that GT-R got tracked?

[russell@z1]

Originally Posted by 87sleepr

Lovin the trailer from Nationals, i wish i could have been there, I will be there next year no matter what. Post a thread everywhere or somethin when you get the DVD finished cause im def. goin to get one.

We will post when it's finished.