More Datsun press for you to enjoy! There is a fantastic article about Datsun racing legend Pete Brock in the June 2010 issue of Automobile magazine. You can read the full article online here
Autoweek magazine features the Datsun Heritage Museum in Murrieta, CA
The Datsun Heritage Museum displays the early history of the brand in America.
Fred Jordan is a true believer.
“It’s the greatest automotive story ever told,” he said with the fire of a zealot. “This story is so wonderful, if someone could just get it down!”
We were sitting in the Datsun Heritage Museum, under a sign that said, “Datsunland,” and I was trying desperately to get it down. Jordan is almost 88 years old and is battling cancer. He is afraid the story will never get out. The story is the history of Datsun and Nissan in America, and while Jordan played a significant role in it, he is quick to point out that it is mostly the story of Yutaka Katayama, the man who brought Datsun to America and gave us the Z.
“It’s the story of Mr. K,” Jordan said. “We’re trying to keep it alive.”
We had a good showing of Zs and Gs at the drags on July 7th ZCG Drag Day. For anyone that missed it, Chuck’s TT 350Z ran an amazing 11.75s 1/4 mile on low boost! We look forward to seeing the wick turned up on this beast at the next event, and a sub 11.5s run!
Rob made the overall Top 25 as well as the Top 25 for twin turbo cars lists for all models of the 350Z in the drag racing portion of my350z in Chuck’s TT 350.
He currently sits at 23rd overall for all 350Zs, and 18th for all twin turbo 350Zs. Congrats to Rob for his great run and to Chuck for the fantastic car! They need to go another 1/2s faster to crack the top 10 for the TT list. my350z Top25-1/4mile times
Stay tuned for a better run at the next event when we turn the boost up!
Chris joined us for his first time drag racing in his beautiful, 2005, Vortech-supercharged G35 “Lucy”.
Prizes!
1st Place: One Pair of New BF Goodrich Drag Radials courtesy of Z Car Garage
2nd Place: $100.00 Gift Certificate at Z Car Garage
The complete rules are here
So put your excuses to rest and join us on August 25th for the 4th event of the year.
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This gorgeous 1998 Nissan 240sx is getting extensive upgrades at ZCG. Owner Gary S. recently found this car and it is in immaculate condition from the interior/exterior to the clean S14 SR20DET drivetrain swap. Yes, that odometer reads just under 53k. Finding a “kouki” S14 this clean is near impossible! Besides the SR this 240sx already came with pretty bronze NISMO wheels, Z32 brakes, RS-R exhaust, and some mild suspension upgrades.
If you have seen Gary’s RB-powered 240z, affectionately called Behemoth than you know what’s in store for this 240sx will be both tasteful and impressive. The modification list includes a host of suspension parts from SPL:
Tension rods
Front inner/outer tie rods
Steering Rack boots/bushings
Front upper and lower arms
Rear toe rods, lower arms, traction rods
Rear knuckle monoball bushings
Progress front and rear sway bars
The SR20 will get Tomei cams, turbo, 3″ downpipe, and JWT will handle the ECU. Stoptech big-brakes on the front will replace the Z32 calipers/rotors.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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by Alvin G @ 10:05 pm on July 14, 2010
ZONC Members:
This is your chance to drive your car in a spirited fashion in a controlled, safe, environment. Join me, NorCal UFO, ZoNC members, and other Datsun/Nissan enthusiasts at the 9th NorCal UFO autox of the year at Marina airport Sunday, August 1.
For full event details including a map, just click below: ZoNC Members Autox
Or you can visit NorCal UFO’s website here
I will be running in group 2 since I’m in the “OSP” class, then working group four. It would be best to simply plan on meeting up in the morning either in San Jose or at Marina Airport itself. There is a mandatory driver’s meeting at approximately 8:30, and the first car goes out at about 9am. I suggest showing up at 7:30am for registration and to walk the course. The cost is $35/driver or $60/couple, and you must bring your driver’s license. Minors with a permit may drive with parental consent. If you show up to drive you MUST work for a session as well! All the scheduling is handled at the registration desk upon your arrival.
We’ll likely drive another ZoNC event later in the year as well, so stay tuned!
Hope to Z ya out there!
Scott Smith ‐ ZoNC Competition Rep
Road & Track magazine will feature a track test of the BRE 240z and BRE 370z tribute cars in their upcoming September issue. A video preview of the action is below and it is thrilling to watch! The BRE 240z replica belongs to Datsun fanatic Ron Carter and he deserves a big pat on the back for keeping Datsun racing alive.
We look forward to the magazine article. It’s a great day for Datsuns 🙂
