Car Show Overdose

[DatsunZGuy]

I was looking for other members of our board today at the MSA show, but didn’t see any. I had my club t-shirt on (granted I had a dark jacket over it due to the rain) walking around with my wife, Michelle, and English bulldog, Monty.

After 2 hours walking around at MSA, and after the soaking, we decided to drive back home. On the way, we stopped in Santa Barbara for a late lunch. We parked the car and proceeded to walk toward State Street (the main street in town). Guess what? Another car show!!! They closed off about 6 blocks and had a variety of rods, muscle car, customs and bikes on display. This included a couple of nice Chip Foose designed cars. The small Nissan/Datsun contingent consisted of a nice Fairlady convertible, 510 coupe and the custom 260z that won the MSA show a couple of years back. My wife fell in love with a little powder blue Austin Healy Bug Eye Sprite. Our dog got a lot off attention, I had a chance to see a bunch of awesome vehicles, and my wife has had her fill of car shows for awhile.

[Victor Laury]

Dude! how could we miss eachother! "Camp Vic" was just about dead across from the grandstand and hosted 240ZX Tom, E_racer1999 Jason, SER240Z Scott, Ron Carter (and crew) and a Bay Area Roadster owner (and future Z owner) Alvin. (did I forget anyone?)

The only other club shirt was being modeled be ZRush Vicky

[racegirl]

The only other club shirt was being modeled be ZRush Vicky

Wow! No one else had their club shirts on???

All I can say is "GO VICKY GO!!!" And "WAY TO GO ED!!!"

[e_racer1999]

i didn't think i was gonna go, si i didn't order my shirt....

[racegirl]

It's still a great time to buy one! The store is always open! :classic:

[e_racer1999]

i'm broke now that i got my MSA header and exhaust package..... vicky had to watch one package as i dragged the other out to my car....

[240ZX]

Dude! how could we miss eachother! "Camp Vic" was just about dead across from the grandstand and hosted 240ZX Tom, E_racer1999 Jason, SER240Z Scott, Ron Carter (and crew) and a Bay Area Roadster owner (and future Z owner) Alvin. (did I forget anyone?)

The only other club shirt was being modeled be ZRush Vicky

Beyond the WET, I think all had a good time at this years show. I want to personally thank Victor for his hospitality, as Camp Vic was in a prime time location, albet a required move from one spot to another (only about four parking spots away)....the usual show disorder while parking! I almost drove my Z to the show, but as I was leaving home I looked toward LA and decided my Z didn't need a complete washing (you know...every friggin inch of exposed car from top to bottom) so travel to the show was via my pickup truck. I think I enjoyed the show alot more this year as I got to talk to a load of folks about their Z's as opposed to sitting around talking about my Z (as in years past). Some really awesome Z's where in attendance. One in particular was an early Z with the ZG flares, big wide wheels, a turboed SR20, and a 240SX dash. The car was really done well. Another older guy from San Diego brought his persimon colored 240 (autocross guy) that at first glance didn't appear too striking until you got up close and personal. By the way this guy was an autocross class winning champ. The 240 had all the correct chassis mods to handle the 400 + cu. in. sbc (a friggin Dart alum block for starters) with an output of 480 HP!!!! The guy said he was a tool and die maker and from the looks of his work he is an excellent one as well! Anyway, lots of super nice Z's and loads of great people to talk to. And I did get to meet quit a few of the members that post here...most had on the T-shirts (they look good too). I on the other hand was wearing a T-shirt from the other guys (HybridZ). Yes, I have friends from HybridZ! Do I have to do penance how? One last item...I finally got to meet Vicky and her husband Chris....great folks and we talked for some time...loved it. It was certainly a different experience for me this year, not showing my Z, but being a spetator. Like I said, beyond the WET, it was a great show!