Z-cars at California Speedway this weekend

[mark belrose]

VARA's Route 66 Classic at Auto Club Speedway (Cal Speedway) is happening March 7-8. Several Datsuns will be racing in various categories, including at least five 240Zs that I know of in C Prodution.

The following excerp was copied from the CentralCoastZCar website, authored by Scott Burkhardt of Club Z:

Hello Everyone!

I am excited, a very cool special event is happening!!!

Group Z and other So Cal Z Clubs have been invited to come to the V.A.R.A. Route 66 Classic at Auto Club Speedway March 7Th. Come out and see vintage Datsuns duke it out wheel to wheel with Porches, Alphas, Mazdas and more. Larry says "Be sure to wear your Datsun shirts because the garages will be open. Come show your colors and say hello to the different teams". Special arrangements have been made so we can all park together car show style in the infield area. There are good places you can sit to watch the race but if you want to hang out with your car bring a chair.

Cost: $10 per person. Bring the attached flyer and get a 2 for 1 discount. DANG! $10 to see 160 MPH Datsuns whooping on Porches and everyone else. What a deal!

$20 per car if you would like to do the lunch time drive around on the track.

Proceeds from this event go to charity.

It is OK to bring food but, NO PETS are allowed even if you planned to eat them. Food and alcohol will be sold at the track.

Ear plugs may make you more comfortable, depending on where you end up sitting. I'm bringing mine.

Where is this fine indulgence into vintage racing happening?

Auto Club Speedway

9300 Cherry Ave

Fontana, CA 92335

Enter off of Cherry Ave(main entrance), follow the special event signs, head toward the garages, look for garage #2 and ask for Darleen. She will tell you where to park and help you with consent forms if you bring your kids.

Qualifying begins at 8 am. Darleen said to show up between 9 and 10 am but you can come earlier if you want to watch qualifying. Racing begins around 11:30.

I can't wait. I hope to see you there!

Scott Burkhardt

Event coordinator, Group Z.

The flyer with two for one coupon is available for download at http://www.vararacing.com/

Hope to see you there!

Mark Belrose

1970 vintage C Production 240Z

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Damn, I wish the event was closer. Sounds like lots of fun.