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SPEC “Z” Series Coming To A Track Near You!

Alvin G — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:38:00 +0000

Just when you thought Nissan stopped caring about Motorsport.. the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and Nissan are teaming up to create a new Spec “Z” Series similar to the incredibly successful “Spec-Miata” Series. Spec Z will be specifically for the ’03 to’08 Z33 models with plenty of incentives for all of you hardcore track junkies.
Nissan, BFGoodrich and NASA are all providing cash support/prize money for podium finishers in SPEC Z at the 2012 NASA Championships! We hear that our very own Scott S. will be running his new race car(above, at T-Hill) in the series, stay tuned for the action!

Below is the Nissan Press Release, click on the “more” to get the full story on SPEC Z and prize money/entrant details:
NISSAN PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL AUTO SPORT ASSOCIATION TO CREATE NEW SPEC Z SERIES

Popular 350Z will be the basis of cost-effective racing program

Nissan North America and The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) are pleased to announce the creation of an all-new Spec Z series that will feature the Nissan 350Z®. The NASA Spec Z class will include all trim levels of the 2003-2008 year model Nissan 350Z in a single classification focused on close competition, parity and cost containment that will showcase driving ability and car setup skills.

NASA Spec Z will offer a comprehensive contingency prize program that will reward both Regional and National Championship competitors. Nissan Motorsports will provide significant support for the series, and their contingency prize program provides cash rewards up to $850 for the top three finishers at each regional competition weekend. Additionally, Nissan Motorsports will provide $6,500 in cash…
support to the top Spec Z finishers at the 2012 NASA Championships.

BFGoodrich tires will be the control tire for the Spec Z class, and BFG has also created a generous contingency prize program for the series. More contingency prize programs for the Spec Z class are being finalized for the series and will be announced shortly.

“We are very excited about Spec Z,” said Jeremy Croiset, NASA Sponsorship Manager. “We have been working closely with Nissan Motorsports on the creation of Spec Z, and it will be an excellent series for anyone looking to step into a spec vehicle that’s fast and relatively inexpensive to build, maintain and race. With the fantastic contingency prize programs that are being provided for Spec Z, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more rewarding spec series to race in. We look forward to watching Spec Z grow and flourish in the coming years as more racers adopt this new formula.”

Ron Stukenberg, Senior Manager, Motorsports Marketing Communications, Nissan North America agrees, and adds, “NASA has a proven track record of growing classes from the ground up, so we are excited to be working with NASA on the new Spec Z series. We have a number of competitors already expressing interest in the series, so the potential for this series is very strong indeed. With our Nissan Motorsports Competition Parts Program and comprehensive contingency prize programs, we are looking to make this a strong offering for those interested in stepping into a very competitive spec series racing the iconic Z car.”

For complete details on the new series rules, please visit http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules.

For details on the newly-announced contingency programs for the Spec Z series, please visit http://www.nasaproracing.com/contingency.

Thunderhill Track Day 2/10/12…Sign Up Now!

Alvin G — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:21:03 +0000

TrackDay Inc. is hosting another awesome track day next Friday, February 10. There are still open spots available so get registered asap! Details are HERE, Z YOU THERE!

More Power!

Alvin G — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:48:16 +0000

If 91 Octane just doesn’t cut it…100 Octane will make you happy! Rob continued tuning Juan F’s G35 making even more power with 100 octane fuel: 462hp/380tq at the rear wheels!

Juan’s Vortech’d G35

Alvin G — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:56:33 +0000

Juan F. hails from South S.F. and met Rob back in July ’11. They discussed building a supercharger setup for his G35 coupe that would allow room to grow when more was desired. The Vortech tuner kit provides a solid foundation with flexible power levels; Juan was impressed with the midrange gains from the SI wheel upgrade seen on previous ZCG Vortech builds and decided he wanted one for himself!

The V2 Vortech supercharger is fully polished with supporting mods including Stillen headers, 725cc injectors, GT MAF, upgraded fuel pump, JWT cams, JWT clutch/flywheel, ARK GRIP exhaust with Fast Intentions HFCs, and a ZCG oil cooler.

Suspension upgrades consist of TEIN Flex coilovers with EDFC and F/R camber arms:

Juan supplied the trick, STI-ish gauge pod with DEFI instruments. It blends seamlessly in with the OEM information display. The glovebox also houses a custom gauge panel for the EDFC display, oil pressure and A/F meter:

Juan wanted the G to look very unassuming so we blacked out the FMIC and piping. Aside from the aftermarket wheels this G remains under the radar.
With Uprev tuning by Rob, this is the most powerful supercharged G35 to come out of ZCG. With the SI wheel on the V2 the car was detuned to 431hp/363tq at the wheels!

Six in to Four: Z-car Powered 510 at LeMons Race!

Alvin G — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:42:38 +0000

The folks over at Car and Driver just featured this wicked 280zx powered Datsun 510 in their “LeMons Good/Bad Idea of the Week” article. Check out the story on “Team Dirty Sanchez”(yeah, I know, but it’s LeMons!) and more pics HERE. Thanks to zcarblog reader Clark G. for the heads up!