2007 Z National Convention (ZCON) Info

[westpak]

Ok things are moving along and more info is available:

Location: Daytona Beach

Agenda

Sunday, September 30

Pre-registration

Mad Mike’s Pre-Convention Kickoff

Monday, October 1

Registration Open

Vendor Set Up at Daytona International Speedway (DIS)

Detailing Day at Daytona International Speedway

Opening Reception at Daytona Beach Hilton

Texas Chili Party, Flip-Flops on the Beach Style

Tuesday, October 2

Registration Open

Car Show at Daytona International Speedway

Nissan Historic Legends of Racing

Photo Shoot at the Oval

Autocross (A) at Daytona International Speedway

Concours ‘d Elegance Reception

First and second leg (AutoX & Car Show) of the FZA Challenge

Free Evening

Wednesday, October 3

Registration Open

Skip Barber Course Track School and Hot Lapping at DIS

Autocross ( at Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Z-Week Street Party Social

FZA Challenge third leg of the competition - Drag Race at Orlando Speed World

Thursday, October 4

Area Attraction Tours

Beach Cruise

Fun Rally beginning at Daytona Nissan

End Rally Party at Bruce Rossmeyers Harley Davidson

Friday, October 5

Schedule beach events

Area Attraction Tours

Closing Banquet & Awards

Saturday, October 6

Optional Event

Hot Lapping at Sebring

You can get more info on the event plus registration details by clicking on this link http://flza.com/convention_info.htm

[westpak]

Convention update... Important!

If you haven't registered yet, please do so soon! Registration enthusiasm has been amazing and some of the capped events are filling up fast (this includes the judged ZCCA car show!) http://flza.com

PLEASE READ BELOW!!! IMPORTANT!!!

If you register for the convention and your paypal payment is not received you will receive an email with payment instructions. We have your information and it is marked as "pending payment". We cannot hold spots in the capped events (like lapping, autox, judged car show etc) until your payment is received. They are filling up quickly so we recommend sending payment asap. Also, it makes bookkeeping and administration easier for us when we don't have to keep track of pending payments.

For instance the judged car show is around 50% full at this time! Yes you heard right! With registration only having been open for 9 days this should give you an idea of how quickly things are filling up!!

[kjones]

Convention Update

The 20th Annual Z Convention is shaping up fabulously!

At this point with the convention 7 months away we have around 150 registrations representing over 350 people coming to the convention so far! At the current pace we could exceed 800-900 Z cars coming to the convention representing over 2500 people! That would be amazing!

We have several sponsors and vendors who have already made commitments in support of the Z community, now it’s time to kick it in to high gear and do your part to make this the biggest Z event of all time! It’s time to celebrate the 20th Annual ZCCA convention! Don’t miss it! Please sign up early! http://flza.com

Other information:

We have expanded the AutoX events (see breaking news below) and should be able to accommodate as many registrations as we get, BUT there are other events that are filling fast (like the ZCCA judged car show and the lapping), so please register early! It really helps us out significantly for planning purposes!

Breaking News...

Due to overwhelming demand for the Auto-X and to allow for more track time on Track Day, we have made some enhancements to our Motorsports schedule.

(More information is available at http://flza.com/AutoX.htm).

We will eliminate the Tuesday afternoon Auto-X (A) all together, but add a full day of Auto-X on Thursday. That will give us a full day of Auto-X on Wednesday inside the track at DIS, and a full day on Thursday at the SCCA site at the Deland Airport. It will work like this:

Wednesday - will be a full day of non-classed autoxing to be held on the Super Skid Pad, just off NASCAR turn #2. It is a smooth asphalt area over 1100 feet long by 190 feet wide. This is a 'run what you brung' day that will all about having fun and honing your skills. Individual timing will be offered and bragging rights will rule. If you are in the Wednesday Auto-x, you cannot also be entered in the Lapping event on the Skip Barber course. It is one or the other for Wednesday, but don't worry, here comes Thursday..

Thursday - is the Auto-x full day competition at Deland Airport which is about a 35 minute drive from DIS. This is a fully competitive autoX which is a first for a ZCCA convention! On this day you will be classed per the classifications listed on our website at http://flza.com/AutoX.htm

Please note the adjusted agenda reflecting this Motorsports schedule change. For all of you that signed up for Tuesday (Auto-X "A") you will be contacted via phone or email to see how to adjust to the new schedule. Remember if you are in the Lapping Event on Wednesday, you cannot be in the Wednesday Auto-X, but if you are not in the Lapping Event, you can Auto-X both Wednesday and Thursday!

The Ultimate Z Challenge will consist of 3 events.

Does your car have what it takes to be the Ultimate Z? …Good looks AND competent in a straight line as well as in the turns? We’ll see during the FZA Challenge!

1. On Tuesday your car will be part of the car show and judged based on different rules that are geared toward, cleanliness, innovation, over-all execution, engineering innovation etc. This criteria is completely different than the ZCCA judged car show and will have a different group of judges responsible for the judging

2. On Wednesday night cars participating in the Challenge will be drag racing at Orlando Speed World. All cars should arrive at the track by 5pm. Spectators should arrive by 5:45pm

3. On Thursday the final leg of the competition will take place at Deland Airport which is the AutoX. All Challenge cars will be in the same class. This class is considered “open” since all cars in the challenge are competing against each other.

Hotel Reservations:

We now have a special page that was created by the Hilton to make it easier for you to book your room. The page is available here http://flza.com/hotel_info.htm

Click on “Book a Room” to make your reservations.

Sebring Lapping:

This is not a convention event, but on Saturday after the convention we have made arrangements with Chin Motorsports to allow the opportunity to run your car with their club at the famous Sebring road coarse! Yes this is the 3.7 mile 12 hour coarse! You will get an unprecedented 3 ½ hours (or more) of track time with this club!

Ride alongs are available for anyone wishing to get a joy ride at speed around the track in any of the cars there as well. For further information and signup instructions look here http://flza.com/sebring.htm

See you in October at the biggest Z event of all time!

[westpak]

Things are filling up so make sure you get your registration in.

[westpak]

Just a reminder to people, it is coming up fast not too far off, less than 4 months.

[westpak]

Another reminder about two months left!!!

[ZWOLF]

I'm turning the wrenches as fast as I can! But I'll be there!

An that all I am going to say about that.

[hls30.com]

I'll resemble that remark as soon as I quit noving sandpaper, and get the paint done!

Will

[ZWOLF]

Mine goes back to paint jail next week to fix all the %x**^# ups.

When it gets back all I have to do is reassemble the car, and deal with overspray....AGAIN!

[westpak]

6 weeks and counting if you have not made plans yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!!

[Fun_in_my_z]

A million bucks so i can go!

[Art@NissanSport]

Stop yelling at me. My plans are set. Beachfront property here I come.