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by Forbes @ 5:26 pm on October 23, 2008
We had a great time out at Laguna Seca this last weekend. Thanks to all who came out to support Z.O.N.C. and show their Z cars. There was a great turn out at the corral and it was nice to see G35s and G37s join the group. The races themselves left something to be desired due to the fact that every on track event was hampered by multiple cautions, sometimes without a full green flag lap between them. Enjoy the pictures and hopefully we will have an even bigger turnout next year with some more exciting racing.
Filed under: 370z,Events,Racing
by Forbes @ 12:34 pm on October 17, 2008
The ALMS race is tomorrow and the Z Car Corral is going to be located right around turn 5. We are going to be bringing out a few cars so stop by and say hello. I will also be taking pictures of the entire weekend so expect to see them up here soon (as if I don’t have enough photos to edit already.) Be safe and have fun!!
I’m still working on the JCCS report. My finished draft somehow was deleted last night so I will be starting over today. It’ll be up AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Thanks
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by Forbes @ 9:44 am on October 9, 2008
In less than two weeks the American Le Mans series storms into Laguna Seca yet again to provide some of the best wheel to wheel racing mankind has ever seen. Seriously. This ALMS events promises to be even more special than years past because a Z-car corral will take place on Saturday! All Zs (new and old) and Gs, 510s, Roadsters, and GT-Rs are welcome to attend. The Saturday day and corral pass are available on the Z.O.N.C. website for purchase.
Come out and join us for a great weekend in Monterey at Laguna Seca and bring your Z!!
Z.O.N.C. (Club Info, Purchase Tickets and Corral Passes)
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again!! The Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) is taking place this Sunday, Oct. 12th at Hidden Valley Park in Irvine, CA. This is the ultimate show for you if you like all things vintage Japanese or true JDM.
There are huge sponsorship deals at the event this year from most of the OEM car companies, all sorts of media groups, and a large group of aftermarket supporters from around the globe (a complete list is on the JCCS website.) Most of the sponsors will have booths set up so expect free gift bags, entertainment of all sorts, and stickers galore!
In 2007 Mazda brought out an entire trailer loaded with race cars and even a rare Mazda Cosmo, of which there are only few in the world. They are a major sponsor again, along with Toyota, this year so expect some great things from both manufacturers.
The cars at the event are of the utmost quality and most everyone that attends is of the same caliber. Not only does this event show off some of the best original Japanese classic cars but it also offers the latest and greatest in innovations and customization that the aftermarket has to offer. Individuals and shops alike bring out their latest and greatest every year to be unveiled to the world. One of the best parts about JCCS is the approachability of all who attend. For example, if you see Pete Brock, of Datsun BRE fame, walking around the grounds make sure you walk up to him and say hi. Most “celebrities” here are happy to talk with anyone who shares the same passion for cars that they do.
Check out the video below for some footage of last year’s event and make sure to visit the Japanese Classic Car Show website for all the official updates as well as an awards, vendor, and sponsor list. The JCCS site also has an amazing gallery of years past where I borrowed most of these pictures from.
This event is a MUST ATTEND. If you have the weekend off we hope to see you there. Feel free to stop myself or any of the Z Car Garage people to say hi or talk cars. Long Live the Z and JCCS.
Look for an update right here next week when we return with our original pictures and a full event report.
