Team Rice Rocket Racing is running their Datsun 240z in the 24 Hours of LeMons this weekend. Officially called the “Lemons Arse-Sweat-Apalooza 2011″, this race is bound to be entertaining! Team captain Wade W along with drivers Scott S, Josh C and Mike O piloted the Z to 11th place at Thunderhill last August and you can read the full report HERE.
The team also ran in the December event at Buttonwillow Raceway with a DNF on Day2 but we still had a blast, event report HERE.
Details on the 1973 Datsun 240z “BRE tribute” build can be found HERE.

The crew at ZCG is lending a hand again with track prep and logistics. Returning drivers are Wade W, Scott S, David O, and Mike O. We have a new driver Walt P, who is no stranger to Zs or racing. Walt used to race shifter carts! Rob, Scott A and others will be running pit duties. We are hopeful for a top-10 finish this year!

DATSUN DOMINATION!

Looking to satisfy your need for speed? An open track day is the safest and most gratifying way to enjoy driving your car at the limit. SpeedTrialUSA has several track days coming up including a Streets of Willow event August 20-21. Check out their website over at http://www.speedtrialusa.com or click on the flyer below for more information on upcoming events!

Take it to the track!

The Z Owners of Northern California (ZONC) hosted the Annual Z Show in Brisbane, CA last Saturday and it was an excellent day! Plenty of Z cars from all eras parked on the grass near the marina with outstanding views of Candlestick Park and East Bay foothills. The venue is reminiscent of the JCCS in Long Beach, but without the Queen Mary! Many Datsun/Nissan owners saw friends old and new in this outstanding location, so big thanks ZONC for an excellent day!

Several cars built by ZCG also attended including Joe A’s 260z, Wade W’s Skyline powered 240z, and Tom N’s boosted 370z(soon to be featured):

Lots of classic Z cars and two turbocharged 510s represented for Datsuns. The oldest Datsun present was a 1967.5 SPL311 roadster:

Check out this LS1 V8-powered 240z with Rota RB-R wheels…Several GT-Rs attended including the AMS GT-R.

Even the parking lot had some cool cars like this killer-stance G37 Coupe.  

Congratulations to 1st place winners Matt G (turbo 510), Wade W (RB26-powered 240z), Tom N (370z) and Mike with his ‘67.5 Roadster!

Plenty of great pictures courtesy of Bob J of ZONC and Rob!
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If you are a fan of vintage racing come out to Laguna Seca August 18-21 for the Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Once again ZONC is hosting a VIP Car Corral for your Nissan/Datsun/Infiniti. To park in the corral you MUST purchase the corral tickets by JULY 10! That is this Sunday folks! It is only $10, allows you to park with other Datsun owners, and it’s literally footsteps away from the track and venue, unlike general parking. See you there!

July 9: The Annual Z Show in Brisbane, Ca

ZONC is hosting the Annual Z show in Brisbane, Ca on July 9. Old and new Z cars, roadsters, 510s, GTRs, and G35/G37 coupes will compete in stock and modified classes along the rolling lawns and beautiful scenic vista of the San Francisco Bay. There will be a very large turnout with folks coming from all over California to participate, so don’t miss out!

You can also view a pdf for registration HERE