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Canton_G35
03-07-2005, 10:27 PM
ok so the original thread died with the DB so here it is again.

2nd Annual ZDayZ at Tail of the Dragon

Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22, 2005

The 2005 event will again be hosted by Fontana Village Resort (www.fontanavillage.com)... just a short drive from Highway 129, the infamous Tail of the Dragon (318 turns in 11 miles!), located on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. For more information about the area and area roads, visit www.tailofthedragon.com.

As you may have heard, ZDayZ is a regional event designed to bring Z enthusiasts together for a weekend of driving, carousing, and just plain fun! Last May, the event attracted 80+ Z cars from 14 states! Activities included group dinners, seminars, drive-arounds, a group picture at Fontana Dam, and a People's Choice Car Show. This year's event will be even bigger and better!

For all the information on the event and discounted room rates ) at Fontana Village Resort, please visit the regularly updated website dedicated to this event:

www.zdayzevents.com

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND NOW!

Anyone who wants to show up and bask in the Z-ness is welcome, but we prefer attendees who can have fun without acting like fools.


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Canton_G35
03-07-2005, 10:28 PM
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February 14, 2005

Hello again!

A couple more weeks have passed and progress continues toward putting together an even better ZDayZ than last year. This week, we have some very important information for you regarding ZDayZ t-shirts, our car show, and a couple more of our sponsors.


Pre-Registration & Event T-Shirts!

First and foremost, please see the additional form concerning car show pre-registration and ZDayZ 2005 t-shirt pre-orders. It can be downloaded from the FormZ page of the ZDayZ website, www.zdayzevents.com (http://www.zdayzevents.com/index.htm). Pricing and payment information is included on the form. Pre-registration and pre-ordering helps us greatly with planning and saves attendees some money. Basically, if you plan to enter the car show, eat a BBQ dinner after the car show, and buy one event t-shirt, pre-registering will cost $40 for everything vs. $48 at the show… a difference of $8! There are savings on individual shirts and dinners as well.

Forms should be submitted as soon as possible. Deadline for us to receive your pre-registration information is Friday, April 15, 2005. After this date, attendees must pay the full event day pricing and we will not be able to guarantee specific t-shirt sizes (though, we will endeavor to have enough shirts to fill orders).

Any questions about pre-registration may be directed to [email protected]


Car Show Classes

For those curious, we wanted to share our class structure for this year’s ZDayZ Car Show. Remember, the ZDayZ Car Show is a People’s Choice event. All show entrants vote for their favorite car in each class. We feel this is more fun and a little more forgiving for the entrants since most will be driving all weekend and will find it difficult to keep their Zs “car show” clean.


Our Classes for this year



1st Generation (70-78) Z stock
1st Generation (70-78) Z modified
2nd Generation (79-83) Z stock
2nd Generation (79-83) Z modified
3rd Generation (84-89) Z stock
3rd Generation (84-89) Z modified
4th Generation (90-96) Z stock
4th Generation (90-96) Z modified
5th Generation (03- ) Z stock
5th Generation (03- ) Z modified
G35 stock
G35 modified

A large amount of interest from the G35 community prompted us to include them in the show this year. We will also have some special awards. This year we will again be handing out our Long Distance award and a Sport Z Magazine Publishers’ Choice award. In addition, we will be giving out a couple of fun, new prizes.


Featured Sponsor Club: Smoky Mountain Z Club

Smoky Mountain Z Club (http://www.automedic.org/smzcc/) is one of our new club sponsors for 2005. Based out of Knoxville, TN, Tail of the Dragon (Hwy 129) is a scant 70 miles away for this crew. So, I’m sure they are quite knowledgeable of the area and will be able to help the rest of us find other fun roads when the Dragon starts to become crowded later in the day. I have not met any SMZC members in person yet, but have been assured they are a great, enthusiastic bunch and are a good addition to our event. If you’re ever in the Knoxville area, shoot club president Rick Rawe an email and I’m sure the SMZC will make you feel right at home. Contact information can be found on their website, http://www.automedic.org/smzcc/

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Featured Sponsor: Concept Z Performance

One of our returning corporate sponsors from ZDayZ 2004 is Concept Z Performance (http://www.conceptzperformance.com). Located in Glendale, AZ, this online parts vendor carries a wide selection of performance parts for the 300ZX, 350Z, and G35. In business since 1997, Concept Z Performance kicked things off with a ’92 Scarlet Red 300ZXTT and never slowed down. In the years since, they have gained significant hands-on experience with modern Z-cars and other Nissan vehicles. Check out their website, Concept Z Performance (http://www.conceptzperformance.com) for their latest round of specials. For more information, visit the website or call them at 623-937-6400.

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Featured Sponsor: TailoftheDragon.com

Another returning sponsor, TailoftheDragon.com (http://www.tailofthedragon.com) (aka Tail of the Dragon, LLC) is an incredible source for information about Hwy 129 and the surrounding area. Their website covers everything from the history of the Dragon to upcoming events to where to watch for speed traps. They even have their own online store providing all kinds of Tail of the Dragon merchandise. In fact, the gang over at TailoftheDragon.com are helping us put together our event t-shirts again this year. So, when you have a minute, check out their site and see what all excitement is all about… TailoftheDragon.com (http://www.tailofthedragon.com).

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That’s all for now. Watch for our next newsletter toward the end of February.



Andy Morris
ZDayZ Organizer
[email protected]

Canton_G35
03-07-2005, 10:31 PM
Fontana Village is the place to book a room/cabin at. They are the ones hosting the event, so that's the place to be. If you tell them it's for ZDayz, you'll get 20% off.

ruah_23
03-09-2005, 10:13 PM
Am I the only one rep IA??:o

Canton_G35
03-15-2005, 03:53 PM
there was some other replies before the Db died

Canton_G35
03-15-2005, 03:55 PM
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March 15, 2005


Here it comes… More exciting news about ZDayZ! There have been quite a few questions on various web forums surrounding meal arrangements. Hopefully our topics this week will help clarify things.


Dining Hall

Unless posted otherwise, all meals at Fontana Village Resort will be held in the Peppercorn Room of the main lodge. This large hall should easily accommodate our group and provide a nice atmosphere to exchange Dragon tales over dinner.

Attendees will be on their own for lunch each day. We assume most people will be driving during the day and want to pick up lunch while they are out and about. All other meals will be available at the Peppercorn Room. Though if you want to eat elsewhere… without all your Z friends… you may do so… go ahead… we won’t make fun of you. ;)

Meals served at the Peppercorn Room will be Friday breakfast, Friday Welcome Dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday BBQ Dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Meals at Fontana Village are at your expense. Breakfasts will be off the menu. Dinners are buffet style. Last year, the prices were around $11 per meal and we expect it to be similar this year.


Saturday BBQ Dinner

Following the Car Show and Group Photo on Saturday, we are having a BBQ dinner. The BBQ is being catered by Sweetwater BBQ in Robbinsville, NC. Some of the ZDayZ crowd sampled this restaurant last year and said the BBQ was fantastic! The dinner includes your choice of BBQ (chicken or pork), sides, and a drink. You can save a little money by pre-paying for your BBQ dinner using the Car Show pre-registration form.



ZDayZ Cra-Z Shirt Contest!

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Okay, we’re not 100% fixed on what we’re going to call this contest, but Friday night during the Welcome Dinner there will be an outrageous shirt contest. Basically, just grab you most outlandish, craziest, most suggestive, and/or attention-grabbing shirt and wear it to dinner on Friday night! We don’t care if it’s a t-shirt, Hawaiian shirt, or other… as long as it is wonderfully obnoxious. We do ask you to please refrain from donning shirts that would be considered vulgar or derogatory.

ZDayZ staff and sponsors are also encouraged to participate. Each ZDayZ staff member will pick a favorite shirt (other than their own). The winners will be selected from these finalists and will take home some cool ZDayZ prizes!


Featured Sponsor Club: Triangle Z Club

Triangle Z Club (http://www.trianglezclub.com) is not your typical group of Z enthusiasts. Sure, they love their cars and have fun meetings and events, but like any good Z Club they have a personality all their own. Based in the Raleigh area, this group continues to be one of the more active clubs in NC and it is not uncommon to see a few of the TZC crew show up at other Z Clubs’ events. One thing that really sets this club apart is their event calendar (http://www.trianglezclub.com/events.html). A typical year reads like a racing series! TZC is very active organizing track events for the Z community at places such as VIR (http://www.virclub.com) in Virginia, Roebling Road (http://www.roeblingroad.com) in Georgia, and Carolina Motorsports Park (http://www.carolinamotorsportspark.com) in South Carolina. In addition to their very active track calendar, they still find time for a TZC Z-car show, club picnic, and more! If you’re ever out near Raleigh, drop in on their monthly meeting and say ‘hi’ (first Thursday of each month). For more information on track events, contact Stacy King through the TZC website. Their next event is April 9-10 at VIR!

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[/U]Featured Sponsor: Crawford Z Car Service[/U]

Ever heard of these guys? If not, you probably haven’t been listening too hard to the word on the street. Crawford Z Car Service (http://www.crawfordzcar.com) has been around for 25 years providing proven performance parts and excellent service to the Z Car community. The quality of Crawford’s Parts and Service is no accident. Much of their knowledge comes from decades of track experience. This translates into better products for the Z-Car you park in your garage and the thousands of other customers they have served over the years. To learn more about Crawford Z, take a peak at their website, www.crawfordzcar.com (http://www.crawfordzcar.com), or give them a call at 615-327-4159. If you get a hold of Doug, tell him the gang over at ZDayZ sent you.

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Featured Sponsor: University Nissan

This year, we’re proud to add to our rank of sponsors, University Nissan of Boone (http://www.universitynissan.com). Located in the NC mountains, University Nissan is a full service Nissan dealership committed to meeting all your Nissan needs. Check them out for quality parts, service, and, of course, new and used Nissan vehicles! Never too far out of the way, University Nissan’s website allows you to shop their inventory and even request financing online. You can contact them by visiting www.universitynissan.com (http://www.universitynissan.com) or calling 1-800-798-9826.







That’s all for this week. More information soon!


Andy Morris
ZDayZ Organizer
[email protected]

Canton_G35
04-19-2005, 05:35 AM
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Hello again! Lots of information this week, so we'll get right to it


Car Show Registration Update!

There are two changes to registration process for the ZDayZ car show. First, we are extending pre-registration until April 30th. This is an extra two weeks for the last minute entries to be submitted. All entries must be received (not postmarked) by April 30, 2005. So, make sure mailed forms are sent in appropriate time to meet the deadline. After this date, we will still accept registration/pre-order forms, but prices will be the same as those charged onsite during ZDayZ.

Second, a huge number of car show registrations have been received from the 350Z community (thank you, everyone!). Due to the overwhelming numbers, we are adding another class to the show for 5th Generation cars. The new class will be 5th Generation FI-Modified and will be made up of 350Zs and G35s equipped with a supercharger or turbocharger(s). Entries already received for FI equipped cars have been bumped into the new class. Those yet to enter should download the latest version of the pre-registration form from our website, www.zdayzevents.com (http://www.zdayzevents.com), and select the FI-Modified class from the dropdown list.

ZDayZ CaravanZ!

Ready for ZDayZ, but wish you could make the trip with some friends? Well, despair no more! Just visit our website and check out the CaravanZ section (http://www.zdayzevents.com/zforum/). This convenient web forum has been set up to allow you to contact other ZDayZ attendees from your area or along the travel route you are taking. Find out who else is coming, then set up your own caravan of Z-cars to ensure you arrive at Fontana Village in good company!



Detailing 101 with DrBonz

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It was a big hit last year, so we're bringing back Ed Uberti for a couple of detailing sessions to help you get the most out of cleaning your Z or G. Many may know Ed better by the nom de plum he uses on 350Z web forums, DrBonz. He can often be found giving pointers online, especially regarding the Zaino Car Polish Products he and many others prefer. This will be your chance to see a firsthand demonstration and seek detailing knowledge directly from the Zaino-Master himself! Detailing 101 will be conducted on Friday at 4:00pm and again on Saturday at 11:00am. These sessions are the same, so you only need to attend one unless you just enjoy watching other folks wash cars.

ZDayZ Texas Hold'Em Tournament

It's all the rage now... Texas Hold'Em Tournaments and celebrity events are on tv all the time. The game continues to grow in popularity as more and more people take their chances betting on the flop, the turn, and the river. Well, now you have a chance to show your poker skills to the Z community. Even if you don't play poker, this will be a great opportunity for you to come out and mingle with other folks at ZDayZ.

The Texas Hold'Em Tournament will begin around 7:00pm on Saturday following the BBQ dinner. The entry fee is $15 and includes raffle tickets for each entrant. No matter how well you play your cards, you still have a chance to win something! House rules will be provided before the event begins.

The first round will consist of six qualifying tables, each with a set number of seats filled on a first come, first serve basis. This round will run approximately 2 hours or until each table has a single winner. Between the first round and the final round, raffle prizes will be drawn.

Following a short break, the final round will begin with the six winners from the first round tables. Play will continue until there is a single winner or until the game is called by ZDayZ staff. Each player in the final round will win sponsor-donated ZDayZ prizes based on their finish position. The better a finalist finishes, the better the prize! Note: There are no cash payouts for this event!


Featured Sponsor Club: Metro Detroit Z Club

How did this happen? An upper Midwest club sponsoring a southeast regional event??? Well, I for one could not be happier to have them! Their support just goes to show the widespread appeal the Tail of the Dragon (http://tailofthedragon.com/) has to Z-drivers all over the country. When you consider we already have attendees coming from 20 states and Canada, it really isn't hard to understand why this, or any Z-club, would want to sponsor our event. Metro Detroit Z Club is based in you guessed it Detroit, MI. The club is very active in all aspects of Z-recreation car shows, track events, cruises you name it and this club is ready to do it! If you visit online Z-forums, you've probably bumped into one or more of Metro Detroit Zs members without even realizing it. In fact, they have a web forum of their own you can visit, www.detroitz.com (http://www.detroitz.com/). If you want more information about the club, contact Gerry Bohn or Mike Zack through the club forum.
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Featured Sponsor: Z1 Motorsports

This year, we're happy to add Z1 Motorsports (http://www.300zx.com/) to our list of vendor sponsors. Z1 is located in Carrollton, GA, not far from Atlanta. The company was started by Z enthusiasts in 2000 and quickly grew to be one of the biggest Z32 specialists in the country. Z1 did not stop there, though. Since the release of the 350Z, Z1 Motorsports has expanded their operation to include services and parts for the 350Z and G35 communities as well. A reflection of their rapid growth can be seen in their recent move to a huge 15,000sqft facility. From this state of the art location, Z1 continues to offer a wide variety of performance parts and quality services to its customers. Visit the Z1 Motorsports website, www.300zx.com (http://www.300zx.com/), or give them a call at 770-838-7777 to find out what they have to offer.
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Featured Sponsor: Zaino Car Show Polish

Returning this year to sponsor our detailing events (see Detailing 101 on page 2) is Zaino Car Show Polish Products (http://www.zainostore.com/). The Zaino line of products offers an easy, no hassle way for ordinary and not-so-ordinary cars to achieve a show car quality appearance. Zaino produces award-winning finishes without the use of abrasives or harmful silicon compounds. Created using advanced molecular chemistry processes, Zaino products offer the wettest-looking, clearest, deepest, and longest lasting finish in the industry. Quite simply this is one of the best products around as demonstrated by several first place ratings by independent testers and magazines. To learn more about Zaino Car Show Polish Products or to order your own supply, visit their website, www.zainostore.com (http://www.zainostore.com/). http://www.zdayzevents.com/Images/sponsor%20images/ven_Zaino.JPG

Canton_G35
04-20-2005, 10:33 PM
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Greetings, everyone!

With just over a month to go, ZDayZ is shaping up to be one of the best Z events of the year! At last count, Fontana Village was nearing capacity with over 100 room reservations! And, so far, we have pre-registered more Zs for this year’s car show than we had in total last year! Remember, we’ve extended registration until April 30th. So, you still have a little time to get signed up for the car show or to pre-order your event t-shirts at discounted rates.


ZDayZ Sponsors Giveaways
If hanging out with your Z-buddies isn’t enough to get you motivated, perhaps you can be enticed by the prizes being graciously donated by our sponsors (and even some donated by “unofficial” ZDayZ sponsors!). The items received will be given away at various activities throughout the weekend. Your best chance to walk away with some Z-booty will be during the Friday Welcome Dinner, the Car Show Raffle, or during the ZDayZ Texas Hold’em Tournament. Though, we will have prizes at other times to be announced at ZDayZ.

Boxes are still arriving with goodies. So, at this point, we cannot provide a full list of what we’ll be giving away yet. A small sample of items already waiting for a new home include a set of Hotchkis Sway Bars (from GSC motorsports), a Crawford Cast Plenum (from Crawford Z Car service), Gift Certificates for Concept Z Performance, Popchargers (from Jim Wolf Technology), plenty of Z goodies (from Courtesy Nissan), something really cool from Triangle Z Club which I will not announce until ZDayZ, and much more!

All our sponsors are kicking in prizes. Here is the “official” list of sponsors, in no particular order. We’ll be announcing a few late additions to this list at ZDayZ:

Sport Z Magazine (http://www.sportzmagazine.com/)
Fontana Village Resort (http://www.fontanavillage.com/)
Concept Z Performance (http://www.conceptzperformance.com/)
GSC Motorsports (http://www.gscmotorsports.com/)
University Nissan (http://www.universitynissan.com/index.asp)
Crawford Z Car Service (http://www.crawfordzcar.com/)
Z1 Motorsports (http://www.z1motorsports.com/)
KP Technologies (http://www.kptechnologies.com/)
Tail of the Dragon, LCC (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/)
Courtesy Nissan Parts (http://www.courtesyparts.com/)
Jim Wolf Technology (http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/)
Zaino Bros Show Car Polish (http://www.zainostore.com/)
350ZFRENZY.com (http://www.350zfrenzy.com/)
ZEETOYZ, Inc. (http://www.zeetoyz.com/)


Prepping your car for ZDayZ
Driving any mountain road can be pretty demanding on your car. Before visiting ZDayZ and the mountains of NC and TN, we recommend giving your car an inspection to ensure everything is in good working order. The folks putting together the THSCC/TZC Track School events (http://www.thscc.com/timetrial/index.html) have a great safety inspection checklist. You can download it by right-clicking this link and “Save Target As…” (http://www.thscc.com/timetrial/nonhtml/Tech_&_Grid_Form_v3.pdf). It is to your benefit to download it and check the items applicable to your car. This way you will be more likely to have an enjoyable and safe weekend on the mountain roads!


ZDayZ Car Show!
Saturday afternoon will be dominated by our 2nd Annual ZDayZ Car Show. Onsite registration and car show parking will begin just after lunch. Once all entrants have been parked and owners have a chance to put the last minute sparkle on their rides, voting will begin. The car show is Peoples Choice, so those entering the show are also the judges! Each entrant will receive a voting ballot to pick their favorite Z from each class. Votes will be tallied by ZDayZ staff and winners will be announced following raffle prize giveaways.

In addition to the Peoples Choice categories, we will present a few other special awards. Following is the full list of car show awards:


1st Generation Stock – Peoples Choice
1st Generation Modified – Peoples Choice
2nd Generation Stock – Peoples Choice
2nd Generation Modified – Peoples Choice
3rd Generation Stock – Peoples Choice
3rd Generation Modified – Peoples Choice
4th Generation Stock – Peoples Choice
4th Generation Modified – Peoples Choice
5th Generation Stock (350Z) – Peoples Choice
5th Generation Modified (350Z) – Peoples Choice
5th Generation FI Modified (350Z & G35) – Peoples Choice
G35 Stock – Peoples Choice
G35 Modified – Peoples Choice
Best In Show – Peoples Choice
“What’s Hot in the Street” Award – ZDayZ Staff
Best Dressed Engine Award – ZDayZ Staff
Best “Under Construction” Award – ZDayZ Staff
Long Distance Award – ZDayZ Staff
Sport Z Magazine Publishers’ Choice Award – Sport Z Magazine representatives

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ZDayZ Group Photo
Following the car show awards ceremony, we’ll direct all ZDayZ attendees, whether they were in the car show or not, to Fontana Dam where we will take a big group shot of all the Z cars together! Last year we squeezed close to 80 Z cars into our picture. This year, we hope to double that number! We’ll allow enough time for everyone to take their own pictures or video, but we also hope to have a professional photographer on site to capture this glorious display of Zs!

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Featured Club Sponsor: Upstate Z Club
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Based in Greenville, SC, Upstate Z Club (http://www.upstatezclub.com) is an enthusiastic and friendly bunch of Z car owners. Their members cover the whole spectrum… 240Z to 350Z, stock to modified to very modified. They arrived at ZDayZ 2004 with quite an array of cars and one of their members, Brian Wilmot, walked away with both the 2004 Best in Show award and the Sport Z Publishers’ Choice award! I suspect even more of them will show up for this year’s show. So be ready for some stiff competition! For more information about the club, visit their website, www.upstatezclub.com (http://www.upstatezclub.com). Or, I’m sure, you can catch up with a few of them at ZDayZ!



Featured Sponsor: Jim Wolf Technology
For the second consecutive year, we’re happy to have Jim Wolf Technology (http://www.jimwolftechnology.com) as a sponsor of ZDayZ at Tail of the Dragon. Jim Wolf Technology, known to most as JWT, has been specializing in Datsun, Nissan, and Infiniti performance parts for over 30 years. Their product lines range from performance street pieces to factory race team parts. Simply put, JWT makes some of the best and most affordable aftermarket parts available for Z cars. Engine performance parts, ECU upgrades, clutches, flywheels, and more… chances are JWT has parts to make your 280ZX, 300ZX, or 350Z an even better performing sports car. Find more information at www.jimwolftechnology.com (http://www.jimwolftechnology.com).


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Featured Sponsor: ZEETOYZ, Inc
ZEETOYZ, Inc. (http://www.zeetoyz.com) is a relatively new company, but don’t let that fool you. This Canadian company specializing in 350Z parts is cranking out some high quality products to personalize the look of your 350Z. Currently offering several engine bay dress-up parts, ZEETOYZ adds to their already impressive selection of parts on a regular basis. In addition, we have ZEETOYZ to thank for our wonderful, limited-edition 2005 ZDayZ key chains! Be sure to visit their website, www.zeetoyz.com (http://www.zeetoyz.com). And while you’re at ZDayZ, look for Terry from ZEETOYZ who is making the trip from Canada to join us!


More ZDayZ news in a few weeks!


Andy Morris
ZDayZ Organizer
[email protected]

Canton_G35
05-02-2005, 10:50 PM
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May 1, 2005

Hello again!

Here it is… our final newsletter before ZDayZ! In the coming weeks, ZDayZ staff (including myself) will be very busy getting things ready for the event. So, this newsletter will contain all the last minute information you need before you head out for ZDayZ. Please take special note of our news items. Several are pertinent to you getting to the event and checked in properly.


Pre-Registration is Closed!
As of April 30th, pre-registration is closed. From this point forward, all car show registrations and pre-orders (t-shirt or BBQ dinners) will be at regular pricing. For simplicity sake, we would prefer you pay for these items at ZDayZ. If you absolutely have to send your registration payment in advance, there is an updated registration form available on our website (http://www.zdayzevents.com/index.htm) now. NOTE: Entrants who submit a pre-registration form (with discount pricing) received following the April 30th deadline must pay the regular event pricing and will be asked to pay any balance due the weekend of ZDayZ.


ZDayZ Check-In
Upon arrival at ZDayZ, all attendees (whether a room is in their name or not) should stop by the Fontana Village Resort registration desk and sign the ZDayZ Sign-In sheet. The Sign-In sheet names will be instrumental in several prize drawings we will conduct over the weekend. If you don’t Sign-In, you won’t have a chance to win! The Sign-In sheet also helps us get a more accurate Z count for the weekend and shows us you have read and understand the Liability Disclaimer for the event.

Also, at the registration desk, you will want to pick up a ZDayZ information packet. This information packet includes a schedule of events, event descriptions, and more about ZDayZ weekend. It is our intent to distribute this document to the newsletter mailing list a week or prior to the event. This should give you time to read over it before arriving, if you wish. One section of the information packet focuses on driving safety. We highly recommend reading at least that section before coming to ZDayZ. Again, this document will be emailed out approximately a week prior to the event.


ZDayZ Welcome Dinner
We hope most already want to attend the Welcome Dinner on Friday night. We encourage everyone to attend as this will be our first chance to speak with you at ZDayZ. Any last minute changes or updates will be presented during the dinner. It is also a good chance to meet your fellow ZDayZ attendees and begin to make plans for your weekend driving. Be sure to wear your most outrageous shirt to the dinner!


ZDayZ XBox Driving Challenge!
So, you think you’re a pro console driver? Well, here’s your chance to prove it! On Friday evening, following the Welcome Dinner, an XBox tournament will be held in the Recreation Center just down the hill from the Main Lodge. Anticipated starting time for this activity is 9:00pm and run time will depend on the number of participants. The games to be used for the tournament include RalliSport 2, Project Gotham Racing 2, and/or Forza Motorsport.

Rounds will either be done as straight brackets or Heat qualifiers with a final bracket. Each race will involve up to 4 players racing on tracks and in car classes decided by ZDayZ staff running the event. Further rules will be provided prior to starting the event.

While this activity is intended primarily for fun, if there is a large enough turnout we will offer door prizes and awards for the best drivers. Following the tournament, we will be happy to arrange grudge match races for anyone who wants to stay up late and do more virtual racing!


Featured Sponsor Club: Carolina Z Club
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They say save the best for last… okay, so I’m biased because this is the Z club to which I belong. Carolina Z Club (http://www.carolinazclub.net) has been going strong for many years and shows no sign of stopping. Based out of Charlotte, NC, this club likes to have fun and entertains a wide variety of events to achieve that goal. From car shows to dyno days to cruises to cookouts to drag days… heck, they even attend a little event called ZDayZ… Carolina Z Club is all about getting together with friends and finding something fun to do. For more information, contact one of the club officers. Their email addresses can be found on Carolina Z Club website, www.carolinazclub.net (http://www.carolinazclub.net). Also, be sure to mark August 13th on your calendar. This is the date of the annual ZJam car show hosted by Carolina Z Club and Independence Nissan. It’s always a great show, drawing lots of nice Z-cars from all around the Carolinas.


Featured Sponsor: Courtesy Nissan Parts
A 2nd year sponsor, the great folks at Courtesy Nissan Parts (http://www.courtesyparts.com) should be on everyone’s contact list. Based out of Richardson, TX, they carry a wide variety of factory and performance parts for you Z-car. Yes, that does include OEM replacement parts for older generation Zs, too. In addition, they carry Z-related merchandise and clothing. They even have parts for other Nissan lines, though I can’t imagine why you would buy a Nissan that is not a Z-car! The best part is you can shop with them easily by visiting their online store, CourtesyParts.com. The site includes pictures and pricing for each item, as well as easy to find contact numbers should you have any questions. For more information or to start shopping, visit them at www.courtesyparts.com (http://www.courtesyparts.com).

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Featured Sponsor: 350ZFRENZY.com
It may not be the biggest, but 350ZFRENZY.com (http://www.350ZFRENZY.com) certainly is one of the best 350Z websites on the internet. The site has been around since before 350Zs started hitting the road and counts some of the most knowledgeable folks in the 350Z community as its members. Within the site, you can find all manner of information related to the 350Z and its drivers, including threads on modifications, regional information, events, technical discussion, racing, and even a few spirited off-topic items! A large number of 350ZFRENZY.com members live in the southeast. So, don’t be surprised if you meet quite a few of them at ZDayZ… just be sure to call them by their screen names so they can maintain a low profile. Find out more by visiting the site… as you can guess, it is on the web at www.350ZFRENZY.com (http://www.350zfrenzy.com).

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That’s all our news for now. I look forward to seeing everyone in few weeks at ZDayZ!!!


Andy Morris
ZDayZ Organizer
[email protected]

bigb996
05-03-2005, 10:39 AM
dangit im missing it by a week!

Canton_G35
05-24-2005, 08:21 PM
pics and vids should be up by Wed., I'll post the links when I get them.

something like 180 Zs showed up