View Full Version : Do you plan on attending Z Nats 2011?
_fRame_
06-16-2011, 02:35 PM
I'm 99.99% sure I will be there, and hopefully with my Z this time.
Who else plan's on being there?
Sousuke
06-17-2011, 07:44 AM
I'm going just to see if you hump anything. :whoopie:
foxcrazy
06-17-2011, 09:57 AM
I plan on being there... Seems like all of the sc z cars are going... haha
It is one of the three not to miss-in order of current appearance!
1) Zcon
2) Z Nationals
3) ZdayZ
Will , you are a little biased , this year especially. BZF is one great show and party. I dont ever plan on missing that one. ZDayz and ZNats are basically in my back yard so the are pretty much a given. Next year ZCon is in Phoenix and we are planning on that one too.
cjack3
06-17-2011, 10:23 PM
I schedule my Vacation for Znats back in February. Girlfriend is upset because she won't be able to go and even more upset that I will be going without her.
I schedule my Vacation for Znats back in February. Girlfriend is upset because she won't be able to go and even more upset that I will be going without her.
Tell her not to worry , plenty of girls at ZNats. :doh:
If funds allow it I will be there. With my twin turbo this time.....
Dustin@Z1
06-18-2011, 10:26 AM
I'm 99.99% sure I will be there, and hopefully with my Z this time.
Who else plan's on being there?
I'm going just to see if you hump anything. :whoopie:
I have pics for proof from the '09 Nats and the poor NISMO 370Z.
nismo300zr2
06-18-2011, 01:16 PM
a date in the OP would probably help rather then having to search for it.
Will , you are a little biased , this year especially. BZF is one great show and party. I dont ever plan on missing that one. ZDayz and ZNats are basically in my back yard so the are pretty much a given. Next year ZCon is in Phoenix and we are planning on that one too.
Andy,
I did leave off Branson, but not because of bias, my list was in the order they are coming up on the Calendar-and I haven't seen that Next years Branson event has been announced. I would have been there this year it there was any way... I have too many friends who have too good of a time to think It wouldn't be in the top four Sorry for my confusion.
In Alphabetical order, order the four events not to miss are:
Branson Z Fest
Z CON
ZDayz
Z Nationals
It looks like I have to go to a Z event first in something other than a Z to make it there.
My first Zcon I went in a Volvo...yes, I know, but it does get worse...
My first Zdayz I planned to come in my vert on Thursday, but Murphy had a seriously different plan, so I started out around noon on Friday in a 2003 Ford Taurus, and ended up pulling into Fontana Village a little before midnight in a rented Versa.
This year, I am chairing Zcon, and I may be back to the Volvo......The Z is down and I have no time between now and July 18th to even get it to a shop! I told you it got worse!
I guess I better find a rental place that has a leaf for Branson!
No , no what I meant Will was the responsibilities , and the time consuming thing you got going on called ZCON. Still trying to get the stuff we chatted about for ya. See you in a few weeks.
No , no what I meant Will was the responsibilities , and the time consuming thing you got going on called ZCON. Still trying to get the stuff we chatted about for ya. See you in a few weeks.
You hit it dead on the head! I am busting it now to be able to enjoy Zcon-getting everything ready for everyone-including me!
_fRame_
06-18-2011, 09:46 PM
I'm going just to see if you hump anything. :whoopie:
I have pics for proof from the '09 Nats and the poor NISMO 370Z.
SSHHhhhh! Not many people know about that... gotta keep it on the DL.
I don't believe I did too much humping during Z Nats 2010, but I do admit, I was like a senior citizen with a few Viagra's in his system at a nursing home full of sexy widows in '09. :eyebrows:
I couldn't help myself, the love had to be spread. Since I have my own Z now, and have been tamed to some degree, I should be able to control myself.
I can't promise anything though. :haha:
Dustin, I should have erased the pictures from Steve's (Sousuke) camera before he had the chance to upload them. Oh well, at least I wasn't grinding my belt buckle causing scratch marks or leaving body fluids behind. I guess you could say it was a safe and distant dry hump. Kind of like the big bear hug I gave the blue Skyline inside Z1.
For the record...the 370...she enjoyed it, but I don't think the family walking up behind me found it too amusing. lol
Good times though. Good times. I can't wait for the next event.
WickedKlowns
06-20-2011, 09:55 PM
I have pics for proof from the '09 Nats and the poor NISMO 370Z.
And I still have a video of a lonely Blue Viper being taken advantage of as well,,, Was well worth the trip.. The hotel parking lot the night before the show is always GREAT!!
I will Be there!! I can not wait!!
Dustin,, by the way,, how long until the Znationals site is up and going for registration??
Z man 93"
06-20-2011, 10:45 PM
Can not wait! Z1 always puts on a great show! I will be there with my freshly painted vert and new top! Cant wait!
DracoZX
06-21-2011, 12:28 AM
I plan on coming down with a couple from my club.
Drogdar
06-23-2011, 10:43 AM
I am definitely going, i have been planning this since last year. I was thinking about going before I even bought my Z... now i have to go!
Not sure if the other guy is gonna come or not. I think the wife might go though... I was surprised actually. I asked her and she said maybe. Usually when I invite her to a car anything she says no before I finish the sentence.
Can't wait!!!
(any info on track day pricing?)
1984_Z
07-01-2011, 12:21 AM
Since I only live 40 minutes from there, I will be there.... :)
foxcrazy
07-09-2011, 07:39 PM
I should be going with a couple of members from the PZC. Should be fun!
jschrauwen
07-10-2011, 09:50 AM
After being turned away at the border for last years Z Nationals, I'm going to ensure that same thing doesn't happen again.
This will require some creative form letters from Z1 (Justin and/or Russell) which "should" negotiate a smooth transition with the Homeland Security folk. It worked yesterday when I attended the ZCCR event yesterday in Rochester.
I'll contact Russelland/or Justin directly on this request.
On another note, I'm looking for some NIStune knowledgeable folk that wouldn't mind riding shotgun a few times with my laptop and guiding me through some fine (road) tuning.
cjack3
07-28-2011, 07:36 PM
Znats is no longer free. Dont get me wrong this is not a complant 10 bucks aint nothing and worth every penny to go. I just wanted to give every one a heads up to preregister for it will cost you more the day of the event.
http://www.znationals.com/payment/
nvmyz's
07-29-2011, 03:09 PM
I should be there, the problem will be deciding which one to bring.... That will be dependent on if Russell is going to allow the 240z to compete in the dyno competition.
Dustin@Z1
07-30-2011, 09:42 AM
After being turned away at the border for last years Z Nationals, I'm going to ensure that same thing doesn't happen again.
This will require some creative form letters from Z1 (Justin and/or Russell) which "should" negotiate a smooth transition with the Homeland Security folk. It worked yesterday when I attended the ZCCR event yesterday in Rochester.
I'll contact Russelland/or Justin directly on this request.
On another note, I'm looking for some NIStune knowledgeable folk that wouldn't mind riding shotgun a few times with my laptop and guiding me through some fine (road) tuning.
Give me a shout...what kind of letters do you require? I assume something along the lines of proving the event's existance and that fact you registered?
[email protected]
jschrauwen
07-30-2011, 10:14 AM
Thanks Dustin, that's precisely what I will be looking for.
I can email you a sample of what the organizer of the ZCCR event sent me.
I wouldn't be surprised that there may be a few more of us RHD guys that might need the same sort of assistance.
Your help we be greatly appreciated.
John@Z1
08-01-2011, 11:48 AM
This year Z1 will have professional film crew. This is going to be a good year.
jschrauwen
08-02-2011, 02:57 AM
This year Z1 will have professional film crew. This is going to be a good year.Oh Oh, that means no shorts for me. I can't inflict my chicken legs on the rest of the world. lol
treese88
08-03-2011, 11:48 AM
Now that I live in Atlanta I'd say there is an 90% chance I will finally make it to Z Nationals!
swatsav
08-03-2011, 01:38 PM
Only if I can get a welfare burger! :)
The Devils Z
08-03-2011, 08:05 PM
when will the itinerary be posted ?
DracoZX
08-04-2011, 01:19 AM
I was told yesterday that there is a poll on their Facebook page as to what to do on Friday since track day is now sunday.
jschrauwen
08-04-2011, 02:26 AM
I was told yesterday that there is a poll on their Facebook page as to what to do on Friday since track day is now sunday.Perhaps a Poker Run. It gets people out onto the roads to see what the local countryside looks like.
It doesn't take a lot to set-up. Make a long route and a short route.
Have prizes/awards for the winners and runners up presented at the banquet.
cjack3
08-04-2011, 10:13 AM
A Poker run would be great.
Drogdar
08-04-2011, 12:31 PM
poker run...
what was supposed to be sunday? move that to friday?
jschrauwen
08-04-2011, 02:00 PM
Look to updates on FB for this year's Nationals.
Track event couldn't be secured for Friday and was moved to Sunday.
dirt114
08-10-2011, 02:07 PM
Hey john(@z1), will you guys be able to do any tuning thursday or friday b4 the event?
John@Z1
08-10-2011, 03:47 PM
Hey john(@z1), will you guys be able to do any tuning thursday or friday b4 the event?
Sorry man, but I will be slaving in hopes of making this shop awesome to your eyes.
dirt114
08-10-2011, 05:48 PM
Damnit thats not what I want to pay for! Lols discounts on blitz things :)?
SPOHN
08-10-2011, 08:46 PM
I'll be there. Track day too.
AZ-ZBum
08-11-2011, 07:43 AM
Location: Covington GA
Make/Model: GM Z34
Am I the only one that reads that as a General Motors Z34 (i.e. Chevrolet Lumina Z34)?
Dustin@Z1
08-11-2011, 10:36 AM
Lol...Spohn is a 370Z owner over at the370Z.com. GM denotes the Gun Metal color of his 370Z.
370Z = Z34: 300zx = Z32
AZ-ZBum
08-11-2011, 01:24 PM
Lol...Spohn is a 370Z owner over at the370Z.com. GM denotes the Gun Metal color of his 370Z.
370Z = Z34: 300zx = Z32And yet another reminder that Z1 doesn't care (or is that remember?) about anything old....
Other way around....
Z32 = 300ZX.
Z31 is also a 300ZX.
To say the 300ZX is a Z32 is incorrect, because more 300ZX cars were Z31s (3 times as many). :bart:
I figured he was talking about a Z34. But to put the "GM" up front just made me laugh. Sort of like all the 350Z boards that used to put the trim level next to 350Z (track/perf/base/enth/etc).
TheDeadKing
08-11-2011, 02:25 PM
And yet another reminder that Z1 doesn't care (or is that remember?) about anything old....
Other way around....
Z32 = 300ZX.
Z31 is also a 300ZX.
To say the 300ZX is a Z32 is incorrect, because more 300ZX cars were Z31s (3 times as many). :bart:
I figured he was talking about a Z34. But to put the "GM" up front just made me laugh. Sort of like all the 350Z boards that used to put the trim level next to 350Z (track/perf/base/enth/etc).
Your post made me think of this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/UltraViolence125/3zc/Paul.jpg
AZ-ZBum
08-11-2011, 02:38 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/UltraViolence125/3zc/Paul.jpg
:rofl4: :clap: :lol:
dirt114
08-11-2011, 10:07 PM
Crocodile Dundee: "That's nawt a knife... THAT'S uh knife"
Peter Griffen: "This is also a knife."
Crocodile Dundee: "Oh..." (walks away with head down)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_vJXSKqYXI
_fRame_
08-14-2011, 01:48 AM
This is right around the corner. Next month it all goes down.
If any of you guys plan on driving through South Carolina wanna meet up with the group here in Columbia, let us know and we will wait or plan a time to meet and have a nice group of Z's ride to our destination.
z33_kid
08-14-2011, 06:49 PM
who are the sponsors ? what will the giveaways be ?
AZ-ZBum
08-15-2011, 11:45 AM
who are the sponsors ? what will the giveaways be ?Is that why you're going? For the free stuff? You aren't going to see the cool cars and meet new people? Are you just there to leech? What if nothing is given away? Will you still go? Or does there have to be something worth getting for you to attend?
z33_kid
08-15-2011, 12:41 PM
Is that why you're going? For the free stuff? You aren't going to see the cool cars and meet new people? Are you just there to leech? What if nothing is given away? Will you still go? Or does there have to be something worth getting for you to attend?
hahah ! you are funny ! yea im there to see the cars , dyno & meet people I met last year.. yea plus leech around since its not free this year... btw thanks for the warning sent to my email :devil:
TheDeadKing
08-15-2011, 08:14 PM
Is that why you're going? For the free stuff? You aren't going to see the cool cars and meet new people? Are you just there to leech? What if nothing is given away? Will you still go? Or does there have to be something worth getting for you to attend?
You're just mad that they won't be giving away any Z31 stuff.
dirt114
08-15-2011, 09:50 PM
You're just mad that they won't be giving away any Z31 stuff.
low blow... :nuts:
AZ-ZBum
08-16-2011, 11:14 AM
hahah ! you are funny ! yea im there to see the cars , dyno & meet people I met last year.. yea plus leech around since its not free this year... btw thanks for the warning sent to my email :devil:And yet you still haven't adequately met the forum standards. Oh well. Guess you'll get another one right now. :clown:
You're just mad that they won't be giving away any Z31 stuff.They don't carry any Z31 stuff to give away. ;)
low blow... :nuts:Nah. It's honesty. :D
Maybe next year I'll be in a better place to make it out. Plan a trip around seeing my father in SC and stop by on my way in or out.
jschrauwen
08-16-2011, 12:04 PM
yea im there to see the cars , dyno & meet people I met last year.. yea plus leech around since its not free this year... btw thanks for the warning sent to my email :devil:If you were there last year than you have a very good idea of what to expect this year.
If you look to the Z1 threads on it you should also see what's forecast for Z National special sales which are pretty fantastic.
I'm quite surprised that you would have an adversity to a minimal cover charge considering all the things that are offered by Z1 and the sponsors.
_fRame_
08-16-2011, 03:42 PM
^I was always shocked that Z1 never had a cover charge. I'd pay more than ten dollars to enter this event. Good times and good people.
dirt114
08-16-2011, 10:24 PM
^good times to me for how accessible it is... paying sux when your trying to get your friends to be able to afford it and go...
_fRame_
08-16-2011, 11:26 PM
You're paying for your friends to go?
dirt114
08-17-2011, 12:43 PM
No, but me and all my z friends are broke (duh we own a z lol) and $$ makes it hard to get a group of willing people...
jschrauwen
08-17-2011, 02:54 PM
No, but me and all my z friends are broke (duh we own a z lol) and $$ makes it hard to get a group of willing people...Keith, you mean you're not going to join our caravan for the trip down like before?
Is your Dad going?
_fRame_
08-17-2011, 03:37 PM
I can understand that, given your location..but it's only ten dollars. Put fifty cents or a dollar away a day until then. Bring sandwiches, chips, and drinks on the trip instead of stopping at fast food places.
Hopefully the cover charge this year will not change anyone's mind on attending. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again this year.
dirt114
08-17-2011, 08:50 PM
No ill b there john but no my dad isnt going this year..
Team7
08-20-2011, 07:37 PM
It would be cool to have a map where people are meeting to drive down and times so groups can conveine. Im going to be comming from Indy and am going to be comming down with a buddy from chicago from sound performance. Hopefully we will find some Z's on the way down.
2theextreme
08-20-2011, 11:10 PM
Heading down with at least one other Z from Northern VA. Our meetup point will be Springfield Mall @ Springfield, VA. Then on to GA. Trying to talk him into leaving Wednesday so I can spend some time with the folks @ Z1 for a few days before the show.
adamvann3
08-26-2011, 07:10 PM
I'll be there, well at least for the open house on the 25th.
Cnpayne
08-29-2011, 01:32 PM
if i get my engine in and some paint on my car ill try to convince the gf to go down with me
1992CherryNA
08-29-2011, 06:03 PM
This will be my first Z Nats!!! :nod:
I will be Rollin in my cherry red 1992 300zx.
russell@z1
08-30-2011, 10:57 PM
^I was always shocked that Z1 never had a cover charge. I'd pay more than ten dollars to enter this event. Good times and good people.
Thanks and we hope that the minimal fee wouldn't deter anyone from attending. As the Z Nationals Event continues to grow so does the cost of putting it on. In the past Z1 has footed the bill with sponsors simply providing products to giveaway. We also giveaway thousands of dollars in Z1 products the day of the event and promote a huge list of products on special near cost with minimal mark-ups. We could buy a respectable foreclosed house for the amount the event costs to put on after paying for:
Thousands of hours of employee time preparing for and working the event
Preparation and supplies for Z1 facilities to handle the event and people
Printed materials like programs, registration forms, posters, etc
Lanyards, badges, wristbands, etc
Nearly 1000 Free lunches and drinks
Rental of Banquet Facilities - which are not covered by the costs we charge to attend and eat
DJ services for the full day
Security
Website development, maintenance, and hosting
Trophies & awards
Film Crew and Production
Photographers
Models
and much more
The minimal fee will not come close to covering the total cost of the event but will help defer the cost for lunch, event guides, and some of the other consumables.
nis300zxboy
08-31-2011, 04:10 AM
Will also be attending for my First Nat's. Very excited!! Wish I could run the course but snails seem to be getting tired.
_fRame_
09-01-2011, 06:04 PM
Thanks and we hope that the minimal fee wouldn't deter anyone from attending.
A ten dollar fee shouldn't be an issue for anyone that owns a Z. That's cheaper than a Subway foot long, double meat turkey sub with a large drink for 11 bucks. (My favorite by the way.)
That may be an expensive sub, but for 10 dollars I can go see a butt load of nice Z's, listen to the sweet sounds from the dyno area, meet other enthusiasts, enter tickets for free giveaways, and have a free lunch? Sure thing. Where can I pay for next year too? haha
Any idea when the specials will be posted? I'm curious how much of a dent my wallet will take while down there. haha
jschrauwen
09-01-2011, 07:59 PM
Give me a shout...what kind of letters do you require? I assume something along the lines of proving the event's existance and that fact you registered?
[email protected], email sent to that email address yesterday.
jasongreene43
09-01-2011, 10:38 PM
I just got the hotel and they have no more double queen rooms left only single kingsize. That's going to suck having to spoon my buddy! Lol. I can't wait for the track and dyno!
undercoverdjay
09-02-2011, 03:05 AM
After being turned away at the border for last years Z Nationals
I cant believe this. All because a car is RHD, you have that much of a problem at the boarder? Wow this country has its priorities so far out of whack. I guess if I wanna pull across drugs or some other sort of contraband, it's best to do it behind someone crossing in a RHD car. You know, treat crimes in order of precedence and all. What a crock, this country is ridiculous.
Back on topic, sadly I will not be attending Nats this year. Fall of my graduating year so no classes, and I'm stuck working graveyard shifts 6 days a week for peanuts.
russell@z1
09-02-2011, 10:10 AM
I just got the hotel and they have no more double queen rooms left only single kingsize. That's going to suck having to spoon my buddy! Lol. I can't wait for the track and dyno!
Did you try the Holiday Inn Express which is across the street from the Hampton Inn and has offered the same rate?
dirt114
09-02-2011, 10:18 AM
well i take that all back, i may not even make it myself... suspecting a leaking head gasket and still have yet to get an alignment. :(
jasongreene43
09-02-2011, 10:41 AM
Did you try the Holiday Inn Express which is across the street from the Hampton Inn and has offered the same rate?
I want to be where the action is!! and just curious Russell, do you sell race gas? 114+ or the similar?
jschrauwen
09-02-2011, 10:44 AM
All because a car is RHD, you have that much of a problem at the boarder?This is why I need that paperwork from Dustin. If I don't have that, it may be a repeat of last year. :(
Dustin@Z1
09-02-2011, 06:09 PM
I want to be where the action is!! and just curious Russell, do you sell race gas? 114+ or the similar?
Yes sir! We will have a few flavor fuels available during the Car Show/Dyno Day Saturday and will probably have some C16 available at the track on Sunday.
Is this for a NA or Twin Turbo?
Dustin@Z1
09-02-2011, 06:09 PM
This is why I need that paperwork from Dustin. If I don't have that, it may be a repeat of last year. :(
No worries...you will have it sir!
jschrauwen
09-02-2011, 06:18 PM
:thumbsup:
AZ-ZBum
09-02-2011, 08:14 PM
Wait a minute... It's $10 to register for this event and there are people bitching? And I thought the Z31 crowd was effing cheap.
undercoverdjay
09-03-2011, 12:33 AM
Wait a minute... It's $10 to register for this event and there are people bitching? And I thought the Z31 crowd was effing cheap.
Knowing the time and cost to host an event of such magnitude I'd easily pay $10. I'd go to $25 or $50 knowing it included track time. I attended Mustang week in Myrtle Beach this year and we got to go to the strip at Darlington and run the Myrtle Beach Speedway track. Even a .5 mile circle was fun. I quickly got bitten by the track bug and would now love to run any of my cars at a sanctioned event.
SparkleCityHop
09-03-2011, 09:19 AM
I just registered. Look forward to seeing you guys there! Now its time to buy new tires and get them on in time. :)
nismo300zr2
09-27-2011, 02:08 PM
Knowing the time and cost to host an event of such magnitude I'd easily pay $10. I'd go to $25 or $50 knowing it included track time. I attended Mustang week in Myrtle Beach this year and we got to go to the strip at Darlington and run the Myrtle Beach Speedway track. Even a .5 mile circle was fun. I quickly got bitten by the track bug and would now love to run any of my cars at a sanctioned event.
Track time is def NOT included in that price. The only event that cheap to run your car are autox and drag. Some grassroots drift days are cheap.. but a road course is going to cost a few hundred (as it did with this one) because of all the support and people it takes to run it.
Dustin@Z1
09-27-2011, 02:53 PM
Track time is def NOT included in that price. The only event that cheap to run your car are autox and drag. Some grassroots drift days are cheap.. but a road course is going to cost a few hundred (as it did with this one) because of all the support and people it takes to run it.
Correct. Track Days are quite expensive to organize and operate. There are alot of hidden costs that most people do not think about or realize that must be included.
Things like:
Insurance on the event (a few THOUSAND dollars)
Staff (we had 30+ employees running Sunday's track day this year)
Fire/Rescue/Tow Truck Staff
Track rental fees itself! (facilities, equipment, etc. Several THOUSAND dollars)
Camera/Media Crews to document the event.
There are many other things that have to be considered or included into the operating costs. Some tracks are also MUCH more expensive to rent than others depending the on their size, demand, prestige, so on and so forth.
There is alot of risk in setting up track days too. Most of these events have to planned MONTHS, if not years, in advance. This is a huge risk to the investor or company funding the event since we need sponsors and participants to pay for the event. There have been cases where huge losses are incurred by the organizers when they are unable to fill the needed registration spots or secure the target sponsorship commitments.
If we can get sponsors to help support the track event in a much larger capacity for future Z Nationals events, then we will gladly reduce the cost of participating in the track day (if we are able to).
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