I know this was from last year. But it's near the same thing other then bands.

http://www.bransonzfest.com/

Branson Z Fest 2008 Activities

Branson Z Fest 2008 will be bringing some curves your way this year! We have some great Ozark Mountain rides waiting for you. There are also some new and exciting twists at this year's event, including a NEW Location! So if this will be your first time, your second time or if you’re an old pro, we can’t wait to show you what we have in store for you in 2008!

Wednesday –

Open registration

Cruise “The Rock”

New to BZF Cruises! Over 60 miles of twists & turns, running over and around famous Table Rock Lake, beautiful views with tons of picture opportunities!

Youngblood Nissan “Meet & Greet”

The "Meet and Greet" will be held at BZF Hospitality House. Join us for some snacks and a good time meeting new friends or catching up with old ones.

Thursday –

Registration

“The Peel Ferry” Cruise

Have you ever heard the saying “Over the river and through the woods?” Well here is our best BZF interpretation of that! This cruise is beautiful and offers both driver and passenger a wonderful time! Enjoy hundreds of Ozark Mountain twists and turns, wonderful photo ops, a ride over the lake on the last operational ferry in the state of Missouri and a wonderful detour from everyday life.

Tour of “57 Heaven”

New to BZF in '08! Take our time warp back to 1957 and enjoy a free tour of the "'57 Heaven" car lot. This is a wonderful collection of the classic American automobile. Enjoy a walk through the museum and a tour of the lot!

Friday-

The “Zoomreka” Cruise This cruise is a favorite among the BZF alumni. This cruise is a shining example of the Ozark Mountain back roads. Why take the interstate when you can take scenic back roads to fine food, shopping & entertainment in Eureka Springs, AR!

Friday night we will have a few choices for you. Whether you prefer to sit back and relax or you have a need for speed there is a little something for all!

The “NISMO Shoot Out”

Want to see who has the fastest, wildest ride! Join us for some fast times at the IHRA ¼ mile Drag Strip. Hosted by NISMO, IHRA and Youngblood Nissan. Join us and see who can beat the “Evil Twin’s” time from last year.

Friday May 9th Track time: 2:30pm The track will be reserved for "Z's, G's and SX's" for the first few hours Friday afternoon. Then let's see how you stand up to the local competition! This is your chance to see just how fast the old (or new) Nissan really is!

Have you got a buddy that thinks his Z31 will whip your Z32? Ever wonder if the "G" is faster than the "Z"? This is the safe place to find out who is "King of the Hill"! Never been down a race track before? No problem. We will teach you just about everything you need to know. If you don't want the hassle or don't feel comfortable next to some one, we can do single runs just as easily. If you don't feel like you need to prove anything to anyone, we have seating right along the track to support your friends and take photos.

This year we are adding some new classes - G35 and 240SX cars. The 240SX class will be split into the two groups S13 and S14. Who do you think has the fastetst car in each class of car? We will be looking for the fastest 1/4mph speed, best reaction time and the best 60 foot time. Later on we will find out who is "King of the Hill"! The current record set for a BFZ entry is an 11.39@128mph by James Roraback in his blue 280ZX back in 2006. Can that run be beat this year?

Track Rules:

1. A helmet is required if your car is quicker than 13.99. We recommend a helmet any time you race. There will be 2 or 3 "track" helmets available.

2. Seat belts are required in all cars.

3. Sorry, no passengers on the track with out special permission.

4. If your car has air conditioning, we ask that you turn it off. Water that has accumulated in the condenser may dump onto the starting when you launch. Often this may be right in front of your own rear tires. So please turn the air off if you are racing. Fuel: "110 octane" and "alky" are available for real race cars.

In Case of Trouble:

There is an air compressor in the bottom of the tower and water on site if you have lost any along the way. Orielly's Automotive is located within 10 minutes from the track - just in case. The track fee will be $12.00 to race and $8.00 for spectators. You can make as many passes as possible.

The "ZOOM Drive In"

Don't want to go to the track? Then join us for a New Event this year. The “Zoom Drive- In” that is on site at our new location. Sit back and enjoy an American Classic - "American Graffiti" in the comfort of your Z or from a lawn chair.

Saturday-

The “BZF'08 Car Show"

Do you think you have a great car? Then join us for the car show. We can't wait to see what you have done to your Z over the last year. This year’s car show has an AmaZing new location, featuring a paved lot designed for car shows with a stage for announcing who won all of the BZF'08 Car Show Awards. We also have TONS of fabulous prizes, from our sponsors, that we will be giving away all day long from the stage. Here’s the best news, the lot it is on location, at the hotel, on the Branson strip. According to Missouri traffic surveys, 30,000 people drive by this location everyday! So come and show us your Z!

"BZF'08 Awards"

Now for the good stuff, the awards! Join us for a witty awards ceremony directly following the car show. Come and see who the winners are! This is a great time to see the organizers make fools of themselves while awarding you for your wonderful car! (Include a brief list of the awards to be given out)

“NISMO PalooZa”

To cap off a wonderful car filled day we have added yet another NEW activity, a live concert!

Blues and Jazz opening act - The Linda Sala Jazz Project.

Later we have Funk R&B act - Pearl.

Edited March 4, 200916 yr by carguyinok

Paplein260 (my dad) and myself will be there. We will bring his 260Z, i'd like to bring my '72... only if there was a "most rust" category in the show! This will be our first time at the branson z fest, it looks like a great time.

You can count on Cousin David and myself to be there.

Bonzi Lon

You should bring your 72 rust n all. There is ALOT more then a car show going on. They have a road corse that runs some of the mountain pass's. Closed off for the public and running without speed limits !!!!!! just pick your class for speed and go have fun in the twisting hills. IMO that alone is worth the trip.

So far I am going with a friend who has a 350Z and I plan on having my 72 there aswell.

They have a road corse that runs some of the mountain pass's. Closed off for the public and running without speed limits !!!!!! just pick your class for speed and go have fun in the twisting hills. IMO that alone is worth the trip.

Since I am rarely on this site, I just happened to catch this thread.

I really don't want to burst anyones bubble, but the above statement is not actually true.

Yes we do have several cruises, the roads ARE NOT closed off to the public and yes there are speed limits. In fact they are posted by the state of Missouri or Arkansas, depending on which state you happen to be in at the time.

To drive any of these cruises is at your own speed and risk. Should you decide to exceed the posted limit you are doing so at your own risk. The organizers, sponsors and administrators of Bransonzfest LLC will not be held liable for persons taking such risks.

Regards and hope to see you all at Bransonzfest 09.

Edited March 4, 200916 yr by tnkrstoyco

Well, thats not what we went on last year in my friends 350Z. They had 2 roads that we had the rule of. Maybe it wanst to be a part of the fest I dont know. But we took a short drive outside Branson and found two sets of closed roads that had NO other traffic with guys drifting hairpins and no oncomming traffic. Hope I didnt start any headaches for anyone.

If I get the floor and suspension in I will be there!

Let me know if you need anything I have parts cars. Anything ta help a fellow zed head make it

Those were probably roads being worked on and most likely had a reason they were closed.

As Administrator of BZF, I do appreciate all who attend. All I can say is what I noted above.

And the countdown timer is up at www.bransonzfest.com

Hope to see you all there this year.

Well, thats not what we went on last year in my friends 350Z. They had 2 roads that we had the rule of. Maybe it wanst to be a part of the fest I dont know. But we took a short drive outside Branson and found two sets of closed roads that had NO other traffic with guys drifting hairpins and no oncomming traffic. Hope I didnt start any headaches for anyone.

Just so you know, I am the "Michael" of the "Michael and Debbie" that is mentioned in the video above.

Please do NOT get confused about the difference between the things that you do AT the event, and the things that are PART of the event. We don't have a "drink yourself silly" event, plenty of people do that. We don't have a "get a ticket for driving like an idiot" event, but we had one guy get taken to jail a few years back for doing just that thing. With all due respect, why in the world would anyone take on the personal risk associated with setting up an event where "guys drift hairpins" on public roads? Not a chance.

As a final note: EVERYTHING we offer at the event is LEGAL and SAFE. If YOU decide that you want to break the law then that is NOT going to be supported by anyone associated with the event.

Please note: This is NOT an attempt to throw you under the bus. I really, really do appreciate your kind words and love the fact that you are pushing people to attend the event. With that said, the other readers of this thread need to be 100% sure that the event is not an excuse to act like a fool. We expect those that attend the event to obey the laws of the land. If they decide to not do so, they do so without our blessing.

Edited March 5, 200916 yr by bransonzfest

Hey, I understand 110% as I said I hope I didnt get anyone tossed in the fire other then myself at this point . I have done 100's of events with a background in classic car and motorcycle auctions for over 16 years now. Plus being on a monster truck team and co owner of a hot rod shop here. I know just what your saying and bolth understand and respect it.

At one of our events if I see you with a beer and your a driver your gone If it's not an event that I am a part of and I see drinking and HP mixing, I am gone. I have seen it go wrong far too many times Plus it's almost always some drunk crashing a pos into a toy thats worth more then they make in a year so.......

Please dont be upset with me and I can tell you that I am not that ahole doing burnouts and acting the fool. I know that there is a time and a place for everything and safty is first with me.

With that said.

Thank you for being a part of this event! Yes, I am pushing for people from all around to come out and enjoy the good times, good people, and amazing roads your event has to offer. Oh yah and the Z's :stupid:

I think everything is ok, we just don't want folks to get the wrong impression. We've worked extremely hard to put this together and to make it work for the people, for the cars and for the friendships we all have.

You know we do have the Drag Strip, of course again that is at your own risk and undertaking.

You coming over with Schoondog and Nae this year.

I may hit the drag strip this year just to see what the numbers look like. But, I know I will feel foolish running the Z when we have a drag car sitting at the shop. We took the fastest street car at Mokan dragway last year. Street car class meaning it was driven to the track. Shes a 85 Olds cutless that was running a all motor with no power adder's with a 9.5 in the 1/4. Later we found it had a blown head gasket and running those times.

Now it's apart and getting a turbo motor that gona be around 1100HP at the wheels.

Again sorry if I was giving the wrong impression of your event and see you there.

Edited March 5, 200916 yr by carguyinok