Zcon 2011

[makaofox]

So browsing around Zcon is July 18th through to july 23rd at Savannah, GA. Who's going to this? Any plans yet? I plan on going and it will be my first ever big z event. Hotel info and event info isnt currently up yet.
http://www.zcca.org/

[jschrauwen]

I'd love to go again. Until the border issues that prevent RHD vehicles from entering is lifted I'll have to rely on members pics and stories. :(

[makaofox]

^ You should buy a USDM z just for occasions such as this :D but hopefully if planning goes right ill take plently of pics :) Seeing as its my first convention.

[Gixer]

I would love to make it to this, however, MotoGP and AMA are in Laguna Seca during that weekend if memory serves me correctly. It's MUCH closer...lol

[fxfireball]

i'm going to definately be there even if i have to tow the z over there.

[Z32C]

I'd love to go again. Until the border issues that prevent RHD vehicles from entering is lifted I'll have to rely on members pics and stories. :(

I'll be happy to give you some pull from Customs here-don't know that it would help, but I know it wouldn't hurt!

[Z32C]

Here is a teaser for you guys-the team has a big bunch of great stuff already worked out, and more yet to finalize! ZCON.ORG should open over the weekend and registration should open shortly thereafter...

The members of The Coastal Z Club Convention Team, and the Z Car Club Association invite you to attend the 24th Annual ZCCA International Convention on Z Island! Together, we have setup a tremendous adventure for our guests. Z Treasure can be found, Treasure can be won, and Treasure can be bought!
A true Resort Experience at less than half the going rate! If you ever wanted to have a true 5 star resort experience at a hookup price-this is it $129 a night for a single, $139 a night for a doublea single at the Westin is normally more than $300 a night!
We have five days of Z immersion planned, from Competition driving events to a driving tour of one of Americas original Thirteen Colonies, we have it all for you and your Z!
Track events are set up to take care of your need for Zpeed, Historic Tour events are set up for your need to explore, and Haunted tours are set up to put the hair on the back of your neck at attention, and we have got your gullet covered too with the cookin' of both a Food Network Television Star, and a restaurant experience from the days of Black Beard, and Treasure Island! If you like Movies, Forrest Gump was among the more than 100 filmed here, as was Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Swamp Thing, Glory, North vs South, The Deep, The Generals Daughter, Forces of Nature, Wild America, and most recently The Last Song.
Ghost tours to raise the hairs on the back of your neck,-don't think I'm serious..try it and you'll see!

History tours for your need to explore, From Colonial plantations to Civil war fortresses, to The Gulfstream 650 Jet factory, Savannah has it!
Southern Comfort food from Savannahs' world renound restaurants(,Including Savannahs' own Food Network Star and 350z Convertible owner-Paula Deen.
Intrigue from Colonial and Pirate and military history, more book, television and movie backdrops than you can shake a stick at, and you'll find all of it woven into the History and Culture that makes up our home, The Most Haunted City in America, and The Hostess city of the South, Savannah, Georgia!


The first picture shows the Convention center across the river to the left-to its right is the Westin-the open area behind the Westin is the track!
The second picture shows a view of Riverstreet from the roof of the Westin with the Ferry crossing the river.
The third picture shows Riverstreet as evening falls as taken from the Hyatt. It also Two River boats-one of which will be taking us on a dinner cruize!
The fourth picture shows a satellite view of the island to give a better view of the distances between the Convention Center, The Westin and the Track! The white Roof on the Island is the Convention Center, the gray area to its right is the Westin, and what looks like a 1 on its side is the track!

[makaofox]

UGH god I cant wait now lol. I have to trully save every penny I make from now till july, hopefully I can persuade the entire family to go seeing as this may also be family friendly and possibly gf friendly. Keep us posted.

[Z32C]

UGH god I cant wait now lol. I have to trully save every penny I make from now till july, hopefully I can persuade the entire family to go seeing as this may also be family friendly and possibly gf friendly. Keep us posted.

Savannah is extremely family Friendly-Our team even has set up Drop off Daycare(6am to 6pm, 7 miles from the Westin-you will need shot records and appropriate supplies $35/day meals included) with Calvary Daycare/Pre-K), and the same daycare facility will provide after hours babysitting for $10/hr in your hotel room so Mom and Dad can venture across the river for a date! Pm me if you want more info!

[fxfireball]

Theres like no e85 stations in Georgia ;(. Might have to get tuned back to pump for the convention.

[THE300ZXMASTER]

I work so much i wish i were able to help :......(

[Z32C]

I work so much i wish i were able to help :......(

I have seen your help...we are better off with you working....:rofl3:

Just kidding-

You can help at the convention-there will be plenty to do on site!

[THE300ZXMASTER]

I have seen your help...we are better off with you working....:rofl3:

Just kidding-

You can help at the convention-there will be plenty to do on site!

Indeed sir, as long as there is pizza ;)

[Z32C]

I don't think there is a Pizza place that delivers to the Westin...

Convention content....
Here is a Map of the convention area,
A) Headquarters Resort
F) ZCCA Judged Car Show Location
G) Will be the Peoples Choice Show if it rains-other wise the grass lot adjacent to Bryan Square will be-The grass is normally at least 20 degrees cooler than on asphalt
C) Track

Also shown is the route the Free ferry takes every 20 minutes or so.

[Z32C]

A little more Content...

A Convention Poster

A picture of Riverstreet on the right, the Talmedge Bridge in the middle the Convention Center, and the Westin Savannah Harbor Spa and Golf Resort on the left.

Floor Plan of the Westin Resort: Large Green area is the Store/Registration. Large blue area is the Awards Banquet.


Two pictures of the Convention Center and The Westin.

Floor Plan of the Convention Center Large Blue area is the ZCCA Judged Car Show(we have both A & B. Special Interest cars will be in the brown/orange area

View from the back of Car Show Hall to the front-with the overhead doors open the whole room has a view of the river area.

[makaofox]

Just checked out all the events and it looks like a blast! Is it a you must attend all 7 days type of thing? My thought was head out tuesday morning for a 14hr trek there arrive sleep then wednesday track event, fridays show and leave saturday midday.

[Z32C]

Just checked out all the events and it looks like a blast! Is it a you must attend all 7 days type of thing? My thought was head out tuesday morning for a 14hr trek there arrive sleep then wednesday track event, fridays show and leave saturday midday.

While we have a bunch to do-and I left plenty of time to visit Savannah (the Historic District, the Forts, The Round House, and the Beach), come for what ever parts you want!

[Drogdar]

so... how much is it to attend and how much track time can we get ^_^

[makaofox]

Nice I like that come for whatever you want and ^ what he said! on track time atleast lol

[Z32C]

Registration is still being worked on-event pricing is comparable to the past several years. I will see about posting some event pricing after I get home.

The Buckaneer Region of the SCCA has not finished their plans for us-they keep asking for more time to test their plans...and more time on the track...hmmm!

Track time will depend on how many participants we get, but we have one full day of laps and a full day of autocross-if there is more advance demand, I will see about adding another day-but it will add some cost.

[Silver88z]

I LOVE savannah, and this would be perfect for one of my summer vacations this year. Get us updated on the pricing so I can go ahead and get booked.
Thanks!

[Drogdar]

Registration is still being worked on-event pricing is comparable to the past several years. I will see about posting some event pricing after I get home.

The Buckaneer Region of the SCCA has not finished their plans for us-they keep asking for more time to test their plans...and more time on the track...hmmm!

Track time will depend on how many participants we get, but we have one full day of laps and a full day of autocross-if there is more advance demand, I will see about adding another day-but it will add some cost.

Im not sure about the past events (first time owning a Z). and as long as this isn't the same week as my wedding/hooneymoon or mountain trip I will definitely be there for the track day.

not sure about autocross... I am happy just doing laps. I would love to "race" but i just a N/A soooo

[Drogdar]

Yep I'm out. I will be in the mountains that week... no track required :cool:

[z33_kid]

i cant wait !

[Z32C]

I posted pricing several days ago, but here it is:

Meanwhile here is a list of events with pricing!

Primary Registration*: $75

Adult Guest Registration*: $45

Child Guest Registration*: $35

Extra Shirts-3XL: $18
S-2XL $15 each

Activities Fees:

ZCCA Judged Show: $55/car

Peoples Choice Show: $20/car

Both shows: $70/car

Suds and Shine*-Included in Primary Registration

Lunch at the Lady and Sons: $22/person
-three seatings over two days to choose from!

Opening Reception: Included with registration*

Track Event: 150.00 per driver

Dinner Cruize: $70/person

Lunch at the Pirates House: Adult $20
Child $13

Dinner at the Pirates House: $38.00

Haunted Tour: $21/person

Awards banquet: Included with Registration*

Autocross: $35 per driver

To Go Cup Party Adults $12
Children $5
Pizza and drinks provided

Child care is also available!
Calvary Daycare-$35/day 7 miles from the Westin you can drop them off as early as 6am and you must pick them up by 6pm. Meals are provided, but you must provide Shot records, appropriate clothes, and snacks, and diapers if required. Infants up to 6 years old-Young ones are taken care of by the most experienced daycare staff in the area-most of the employees have been in place for more than 15 years, with many more than 20! Please email us to let us know you would like to use the Daycare services- .

After hours on site baby siting-$10/hour provided by the Calvary Daycare staff. Please email us to let us know you would to use the babysitting services.

[Z32C]

Registration is up!
www.zcon.org

[Z32C]

Well, looks like we will have a hatch based swap meet!
On Thursday(while the Convention Center is being loaded for the car show on Friday) we will be hosting a parking lot swap meet! Registered Convention goers will be granted a single parking place to back their Z into to swap/sell Z stuff! Nothing but Z stuf! Convention sponsors will have the option to use more parking places and vehicles other than Zs, and may set up tents and seating! Strict rules will be forth coming and strictly enforced, Security will be provided.

[LAHPQ]

Sounds awesome, i hope i get to go.

[malman2100]

Whooooo, its in my backyard this year! May have to bring the wife and the little one to their first Z event!!

[mannysautosound]

i cant wait to go

[Z32C]

We can't wait to have all of you here! There will be a party like only River Street can have! There will be family friendly and age appropriate fun too!
Will

[mannysautosound]

:drag:we can"t wait to go zcon a party

[jschrauwen]

:drag:we can"t wait to go zcon a partyYikes, was that in english?

[makaofox]

^ lol! Man mad I cant go to this any longer Dam you summer courses! >_< Oh well thats one less course I gotta take, I will make it a goal to go to zcon one year!

[EckoInLasVegas]

ZCon 2012 will be in Phoenix! Us West Coast people finally get some love!

[zinistr]

The ZCCA International Z Car Convention is "designed" to move around the country. Clubs like Coastal Z Club volunteer to host the event in their given region. The idea has always been to allow different people across the US access to the event. Yes, there is a bid from the Desert Z club to host next year's convention which puts an event on the western side of the US.

For more information the convention or ZCCA visit zcca.com.

Cheerz,

Chris
ZCCA Director

[300twinz]

ZCon 2012 will be in Phoenix! Us West Coast people finally get some love!

Finally?
http://www.zcca.org/conventionarchives.htm

Phoenix should be a good time :cheers:

[zinistr]

If you're new to the ZCCA conventions, you may not realize that there have been many west-coast based conventions. Next year's will be the 25th (25 years of conventions...).

Location is all based on a club's willingness to host it. If a club in Hawaii wanted to host, it's possible (not sure how I'd ship my car...but you get the point).

We could have several west-coast conventions so long as west-coast clubs would volunteer to support/host the event.

[SwayZ]

Whoa! I'm booked and ready to go. Pysched for this event.

[Z32C]

We are Psyched to have you!
Lots of cool things coming together for the convention!
Next week will have a ton of things sewn up!

[westpak]

booked and ready to go

[EckoInLasVegas]

Finally?
http://www.zcca.org/conventionarchives.htm

Phoenix should be a good time :cheers:

Yea...the last 6 years has been Texas or further east. I wasnt around the Z community when it was earlier than 05

[Piranha]

ZCon 2012 will be in Phoenix! Us West Coast people finally get some love!

We are working to bring it back to the west :cheers:

[zinistr]

It next couple *could* be in the West. *oops* ;)

[Z32C]

Just added a couple of documents on the Track and Autocross events!
http://www.zccazconvention.com/conventions/2011/motorsports.htm

Will be adding a link to the overflow hotel, the Inn at Ellis Square
99 and 119 plus tax A short walk and a free ferry ride from Z Island- and closer to The Lady and Son-if you call for reservarions mention ZCON2011 to get the group pricing.
One month from today!

[rheltney]

Anyone or any groups have a route set to meet up with others going to ZCON?

[Andy]

I just had to back out this year. :mad: Got the promotion :rejoice: and am going to have to start the 18th of this month. :shades: Hope you guys have a great time!

[jschrauwen]

I just had to back out this year. :mad: Got the promotion :rejoice: and am going to have to start the 18th of this month. :shades: Hope you guys have a great time!Congrats on the promotion Andy. Any more vacancies? lol :D

[Andy]

Congrats on the promotion Andy. Any more vacancies? lol :D


Sorry John , Simon asked first. :rolleyes::D

[94ttz32]

Ok so who is here! I'm am

[Dustin@Z1]

We will be leaving out in the morning to head down that way! I know of a few already down there. We will see you tomorrow.

[SwayZ]

Ok so who is here! I'm am

I'm here man! What are you driving? Any events lined up?

[94ttz32]

What hotel

[SwayZ]

Westin.

[94ttz32]

We at the overflow hotel inn at Ellis sq

[DracoZX]

Me and 3 other Z's are leaving Va. in about 7 hours heading straight down I 95. Maybe I should get some sleep. See ya there!!

[Nick@IST]

I'm here at the Westin with Tony. Ash, David, and Adam are on their way up. If anyone needs anything please let us know!

[SwayZ]

Anybody riding out to Ft. Jackson tomorrow?

[rockdog]

Anyone post pics from the event yet?

[jschrauwen]

Jason, they're either melted from the heat or the booze or a combination thereof. ;)

[SwayZ]

Anyone post pics from the event yet?

Here's a couple to hold y'all over. . .

[venus]

I'll see you there today!

[1badazz]

This sucks. Only a few hours away from heaven and im here. whoa is me. I would love to Zee all of those nice Zs. I know its out west next year, I wonder about 2013.

[SwayZ]

Looks like 2013 will be in San Diego . . . it's not official but is more than likely.

[nvmyz's]

It was a lot of fun this year, I really enjoyed it!

[94ttz32]

It was a lot of fun this year, I really enjoyed it!

hum um i bet you did! lol

[SwayZ]

Here are a couple more I took before I broke my camara.

http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee465/topesk/ZCON%202011/

[zinistr]

We have future bids from both New Hampshire and San Diego - should have these worked out by end of August.

Cheerz,

Chris Karl
ZCCA Director