Motorsport Auto's 2010 West Coast Nationals

[Montezuma]

I heard at the other night that MSA plans to have a scaled back event this year. I just checked out their webpage and found no news what so ever on this year's event. I guess lean times have hit our friends at MSA as well. Anyone got any information? I have been to many events over the years and have seen this show grow in leaps and bounds. Participation has been great so I don't think it is scaled back for that reason. Any news would be great.

[motorman7]

Yes, it's disappointing not to hear anything. Was planning on bringing two cars. Maybe 3 if I can teach my daughter how to drive stick. Hopefully they put out a statement fairly soon.

[Montezuma]

Yes, it's disappointing not to hear anything. Was planning on bringing two cars. Maybe 3 if I can teach my daughter how to drive stick. Hopefully they put out a statement fairly soon.

Rich isn t it kinda of sad that very few people are talking about this. Greg Smith always said that it was a customer appreciation event, what he no longer appreciates the customers or have hardtimes come to MSA? I hope they just do again on the street in front of the store like they used to. That event most likely cost very little. What happens to the Autocross? I know guys in the club loved that event. So many questions. I am surprised that this is the first post on this board about it. They said there was a scheduling conflict at the park they use, well then maybe they could have tried the park the JCCS uses. I think there is a lot more going on.

[motorman7]

And if I am not mistaken, last year they had 2 or 3 rimes more Z's than ZCON. It made ZCON look small.

[jackboxxx]

Rich isn t it kinda of sad that very few people are talking about this. Greg Smith always said that it was a customer appreciation event, what he no longer appreciates the customers or have hardtimes come to MSA? I hope they just do again on the street in front of the store like they used to. That event most likely cost very little. What happens to the Autocross? I know guys in the club loved that event. So many questions. I am surprised that this is the first post on this board about it. They said there was a scheduling conflict at the park they use, well then maybe they could have tried the park the JCCS uses. I think there is a lot more going on.

Im sure Greg appreciates the customers very much.

I think times are a bit tough out there for business'es such as his.

I know if i had to decide on weather or not to spend X amount of dollars on Z parts or pay the bills...id have to pay the bills 1st...

** As for the Nationals, I would love to see the show held back at thier shop

again, as nice as the park is, there is something really cool about closing down the streets, and having it right there...though logistically im sure its a real pain to do.

[Arne]

I had sent a message off asking if a date had been set a few days back. Haven't got a reply yet. I was trying to decide if I could swing the time off to make it down this year. Since I bought a road-worthy Z a few years ago I've had a conflict of one sort or another each year. Had high hopes that maybe it would work out this year. It will be disappointing to lose this gathering, if it doesn't happen. Because for many of us on the left coast, ZCON is just too darn far away to consider.

[Bonzi Lon]

Ever since I first heard of the West Coast Nationals, I've always had in the back of my mind of taking that trip down the 'Mother Road' to witness it for myself. Someday.

However, ZCON is a little shorter trip that I am looking forward to.

Bonzi Lon

[240ZGL]

I've gone to it the past 5 years, and this would be the first time I get to show my Z. I hope the show happens.

[Montezuma]

I guess my next question is would you pay to display your car like people do a most car shows? Maybe like $10 per car? How much is JCCS to display? I always gladly pay $10 to get into JCCS and never complain. The free event was awesome when done on the streets of Orange but in the park it should have some sort of fees. There are a few car shows/car events I go to every year: Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, Good Guys at Del Mar, West Coast Nationals and JCCS. I also do like the events at the Datsun Heritage Meusem as well. Tell me what you guys think.

[Arne]

If I'm going to drive 900 miles each way, fuel, motels, food, etc., what's another $10-20 bucks as an entry fee? That certainly would not be the deciding factor for me.

[motorman7]

I was thinking if MSA does not do the Nationals, that perhaps the local Z-clubs could put something together. Between, the SD Z-club, ZCCIV and Empire Z, you could probably get a pretty good showing.

[Montezuma]

I was thinking if MSA does not do the Nationals, that perhaps the local Z-clubs could put something together. Between, the SD Z-club, ZCCIV and Empire Z, you could probably get a pretty good showing.

Excellent idea....Don't forget about the largest club: GroupZ. Give Z guys a reason to come together they will come.