The NewZ for 06, 2012

T I D E WAT E R Z C A R C L U B
June 2012
The NewZ
NISSAN
DATSUN
240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX 31, 300ZX 32, 350Z, 370Z & G Series
Z Odyssey 2012
Car Show T-Shirts
Photos
and
More Photos
Winners List
What Happened
Weather Worries
All Found
Inside
Inside this issue:
The PresZ SayZ
2
Events/Activities
2
Meeting Minutes
3
Financial Report
3
Auto-X/Racing
4
Stuff
5-9
Preferred Venders
10
Next Meeting
Club Officers
12
The time you get this newsletter, the club has gone through a lot of
activities in a month and half. I had a hard time keeping up with it all.
Starting with our car show - Z Odyssey then ZDayZ and then ZCCNV 1st
Spring Car Show. I need a break! But I am going to tell you one thing, it
was FUN! Good Z cars and great friends, nothing better. As far as fun
goes, this month’s activity will be a cruise to the Weeping Radish Brew
Pub in Grandy, NC. Emails will be sent out with more info. On this type
of event you don’t need to drive/bring your Z if it is laid up. Drive anything. It is all about fellowship!
If you would like a certain activity for the club, your ideas are always
welcomed. The club is always in need help of a event coordinator for the
The
TZCC activities. If you would like to volunteer to head up a planned acPreZ SayZ
tivity, just contact any club officer or bring it up at a club meeting.
Todd Wagner
Summer events are in full swing for car cruise-ins; car shows and last
minute “show & shines”. To keep track of last minutes announcements
emails are sent out for latest and greatest to keep you informed. Then you can help spread the
word of TZCC membership. Pass out the TZCC teaser cards and tell other Datsun/Nissan Z
and Infiniti G owners about our club. Don’t forget to tell them about our website (listed on the
last page) and they also find us on Facebook. See you at the club meeting. Important stuff is
going on.
ZCON 2012 will be in Phoenix, Arizona
The dates are September 18-23, 2012
http://www.zccazconvention.com/conventions/2012/index.htm
The host hotel will be the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
1-800-946-4452 Ext. 4900
When making reservations, use Group Code- ZCON 2012
TZCC Coming Events/Activities
June 11, 2012
NEW MEETING PLACE at the East Side Pizzeria Italian Restaurant located
on 5618 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
June 24, 2012
Cruise to the Weeping Radish Brew Pub in Grandy, NC. More info TBA
Contact: Mark Garrention for info event
July 9, 2012
NEW MEETING PLACE at the East Side Pizzeria Italian Restaurant located on
5618 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
July 22, 2012
Country Drive & Potluck! More info TBA Contact: Mark Garrention
For more information on events or activities or to submit ideas contact:
Mark Garrenton 757.620.0934 mark4460@cox.net
or
Wendy Smith 757.483.5026
TZCC May 14, 2012 Meeting Minutes
President Todd Wagner called the meeting to order at the East Side Pizzeria in Portsmouth. He decided to
forgo introductions as we all knew each other. For the treasurer’s report, please see elsewhere in this
newsletter (we have money). The minutes of the last meeting were approved as written. For the membership
report, Lawrence Davis rejoined at the car show, and Harry Bradley rejoined from Florida.
Old business: We had fifty cars registered for the show and another fifteen came. Some of the attendees are
thinking about joining.
The North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) is hosting Gripfest 2012 on May 26 th. The fee
is $150 for drivers, buying you ten timed runs on the 2.5-mile road course. It costs $10 for spectators.
The Z Car Club of Northern Virginia will hold its spring show on Sunday, June 3rd, in Manassas.
The Z Car Association of Richmond’s Ztoberfest is scheduled for Sunday, October 7th.
New business: The next club event is a road trip to the Weeping Radish brewpub in Currituck on Sunday,
June 24th. Starting time and location are to be announced. Looks like they have a lot more going on than just
beer–http://www.weepingradish.com/–not that there’s anything wrong with just beer!
Our thanks to Pomoco Nissan for hosting the May car show, and to all of our sponsors: Black Dragon, Tire
Rack, Summit Racing, Advance Auto Parts, and Tidewater Z Auto Service among others.
For the next car show, Mark Garrenton urged all members to contact businesses now and let them know we’re
collecting items, gift certificates, etc., now for two car shows each year. Angela Brown will provide an email
soon with more details. So get ready to make your contacts. If every member gets just one positive response,
we can fill the goodie bags easily and the whole burden won’t be on Angela.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Secretary
Wendy Smith
Treasurer
Matt Zentz
TZCC is pleased to welcome the
following returning members.
We greatly look forward to seeing
you at the activities, meetings and
events!
Harry Bradley
James Green
Daniel Halsey
Lawrence Davis
TZCC June FINANCIAL REPORT
For more autocross information with
dates and etc:
www.tidewatersportscarclub.com
www.odr-scca.org
May 17-20, 2012
Submitted by Blake Russell
Todd and I took off to ZdayZ in North Carolina and wow what a good time. Between the views, Z cars, beer
and amazing roads there was hardly time for sleep on one of the funniest trips I have ever done. Whether it
was the dyno pull off or the exhaust sound off, nothing was boring. There was always something to do with the
some of the country’s best driving roads all around you or just prep your ride for the big car show. There is
truly something for every Z enthusiast but when the sun goes down, its time to mingle at the deck party until ...
then go on to the bonfire party sleep it off and do it all over again the next day. I’m no old geezer and boy will
this event leave you exhausted. There is no doubt in my mind I will be there next year with bells on and maybe
we can get some more Tidewater Z folks out there so we can show them how to get down, LOL!
Another year brings another Z Odyssey which was held on May 5, 2012. The weather really
played in to TZCC hands with nothing but beautiful blue sky and sun. The Z cars rolled in with
a total of 50 registrations and about 12 more after 1pm. Truly a day to behold with a lot full a
Zs. Over the course during the show, there where old friends meeting once again, tall stories
being told and fix-it ideas were being passed along. The show t-shirts were notable as it had
Mr. K picture on the back. A photo of the shirt back can be found on the cover of this
newsletter. There are extra car show t-shirts that can be purchased, contact Todd Wagner for
more info. Remember … some sizes are limited. Also past Z Odyssey shirts are available. The
DJ tunes hit the mark and the door prizes made new owners. Even a couple a Hooters girls
showed up to assist with the POMOCO Nissan Dealer’s Choice trophy award presentation.
There were surprises of some class winners as a few folks were beat by their friends, but all in
good fun. Also heard “I’ll get you next year”, which means that owner has some work to do.
TZCC would like to “Thank” Henry Ayers and the rest of the POMOCO Nissan of Hampton,
VA staff for the support and hospitality that they extent to us each year. And last TZCC would
like to “Thank” the club members that pitched in and helped pull the show together and make
it a class act hit!
TZCC Roaming Reporter
Z Odyssey Car Show Winners List
CLASS
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
240Z
Kevin Surface
Travis Groulx
Eiji Hosomi
260Z/280Z
Todd Wagner/Fred Buoni
Roger Williams
John Ambrose
280ZX
Michael Carter
Todd Grey
Randy Simpson
300ZX (31)
Raymond Blake
Roger Elstun
Beth Brown
300ZX (32)
Catherine Carter
Gerald Dale
John/Jan Gramer
305Z
Anthony Chase
Maggie/Willie Wilson
Todd Wagner
370Z
Anthony Freedman
Gregory Carter
Other
Matt Zentz
Diamond in the Rough
Robert Dadd
280ZX
TZCC Club Choice
Todd Wagner/Fred Buoni
260Z
Pomoco Nissan Dealer's Choice
Randy Timmons
280ZX
Best In Show
Chris Grigg
300ZX (32)
The Club Pres. & V.P.
The LINE UP ……...
2 overview photo shots!
Club Photographers:
Beth & Bryan
On the roof of dealership
Another LINE UP ...
Photos submitted by:
Beth Brown
And
Bryan Pilati
POMOCO Nissan
Dealer’s Choice Award
BEST IN SHOW
The Z Car Club of Northern Virginia held its first car show on June 3, 2012 at Sheehy Nissan of Manassas. A
few of TZCC members (Mark Garrenton, Todd and Mandi Wagner, Blake Russell along with other dual
members Beth Brown, Fred Buoni and Paul Gasporola) drove in to help with anything and to lend a hand. It
was a sunny day just to hang out with friends. The show coordinator (Eiji Hosomi also a ZCCNV and TZCC
member) did a great job for this event. There were about 40 cars, which made it a good one for being the first
one! Even had a large yellow/white tent that could not be missed for registration! TZCC trophy winners were:
300ZX (Z31): 2nd Place- Blake Russell and 1st Place- Beth Brown. The water spot on Blake’s car made the
difference between 1st and 2nd, so close! Both cars are beautiful. Todd and Fred got 2nd place for the 260Z.
Good placements for TZCC! Great job for the show goes to ZCCNV!
TZCC Roaming Reporter
Registration
Paul Gasporola
relaxing
Photos by:
Beth Brown
Folks checking
out
Mark Garrenton’s
Z
Todd talking
with his hands …
again!
The line up
Blake Russell
“old geezer”!
Check this out ...
Preferred Venders
Pomoco Nissan of Hampton
1134 Mercury Blvd.
Hampton, VA 23666-3322
757.838.6111
Ask for TZCC Discounts
Henry Ayer
Home of the TZCC Z Odyssey Car Show
Get your TZCC Club gear on the net now! Shop in your PJs …24/7
There are cool items that include polo shirts, a nice travel mug, tote bag and more.
Also we even have our own TZCC Club Beer Stein. All items are sporting the TZCC
logo. Can you say … Sa-weet! www.cafepress.com/tzcc
Black Dragon Automotive
Motorsport Auto
800.633.6331
10% off parts
With TZCC member
number!
Your local Amsoil
dealer Justin Peszko
757-718-2941
Offering TZCC 20%
discount
Datsun 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX
Auto Parts and Accessories
Shop online 7 days a week or
Request a FREE Catalog
Give discount to TZCC members
Banzai Motor Works
List your business here FREE
301.937.5746
Contact
a1redfiredragon@yahoo.com
www.zzxdatsun.com
Hall Nissan Western Branch
3417 Western Branch Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
877-541-8768
20% off on Nissan parts when showing
your TZCC club membership card
Parts: (877) 577-9826
Home of the All Import Car Show
www.hallnissanofchesapeake.com
Membership Application
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________ City, State, ZIP: ___________________________________________
Home Phone: ______________________ Birth date: ____/____/ (the year doesn't matter)
e-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________
Z CAR #1 Year: ______ Model: _____ Color: _____ Coupe: _____ 2+2: ______Turbo: ______ Transmission (circle one):
Auto 4-spd 5-spd 6-spd
Z CAR #2 Year: ______ Model: _____ Color: ____ Coupe: ______ 2+2: ______Turbo: ______ Transmission (circle one):
Auto 4-spd 5-spd 6-spd
Infiniti G35 Year: _______ Model: ________ Color: _______ Coupe: _______ Sedan: _____Convertible: ______ Transmission (type)
__________________
Infiniti G37 Year: _______ Model: ________ Color: _______ Coupe: _______ Sedan: _____Convertible: ______ Transmission (type)
__________________
Area/s of Interest
Tech Info: _____ Concourse: ______ Rallies: ______ Auto Cross/Competition: _____ Parties:______
High Performance: ______ Customizing: ______ Restoration: ______
Please list other members of your household and their birthdates (NO years):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about us?
Newspaper: _____ TZCC Member: _____ (who: _________________) Show: _____ Internet: ____ Other: ____
Please explain: ____________________________________________________________________________
Annual Membership-$40.00 _____
Family Membership-$45.00
_____
Associate Membership-$25.00 _____
(An Associate Member is one who is a Z/G enthusiast but does not currently own a Z or a G)
With TZCC membership a year subscription to Nissan Sport Magazine is included
Make check or money order payable to: Tidewater Z Car Club
PO Box 2033, Poquoson, VA 23662
Signature: _______________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Tidewater Z Car Club
PO Box 2033, Poquoson, VA 23662
The best car safety device is a
rear-view mirror with a cop in it.
Our web sites!
www.tzccva.org
www.cafepress.com/tzcc
The NewZ newsletter is published monthly for the
members of the Tidewater Z Car Club. TZCC assumes
no liability for any information contained herein or provided by its member volunteer consultants. Ideas and
opinions are those of the writers and no authentication
or approval is implied by editors or publishers, who
assume no liability for information contained herein.
Club members may submit articles, classified ads for Z
cars or Z car related items. TZCC reserves the right to
edit, reject articles or classified ads for any reason it
deems inappropriate without notice. TZCC is looking
for sponsors/venders who would like to be included
here and who will offer discount to TZCC membership.
If you have a suggestion or classified contact:
757.851.8098 or 757.868.6753 Email: zfixers@cox.net
or a1redfiredragon@yahoo.com
Contents copyright© 2012 by TZCC. All rights reserved
This Month’s Meeting … Always 2nd Monday of each month!
June 11, 2012
TZCC Officers for 2012
President
757.851.8098
East Side Pizzeria
Italian Restaurant
5618 Portsmouth Boulevard
zfixers@cox.net
Vice President
Social/Dinner: 7 PM
Club Meeting: 8 PM
Mark Garrenton
757.620.0934
mark4460@cox.net
Treasurer
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-3113
Todd Wagner
Matt Zentz (Big Z)
757.338.2157
mattzentz@yahoo.com
Secretary
Wendy Smith
757.483.5026
bradfieldsmith@gmail.com