The Official Newsletter of Z Owners of Northern California · 2011-07-01 · exhibit area. On Saturday, August 20, we will host a corral party with coffee and donuts in the morning.

Z NEWS

The Official Newsletter of Z Owners of Northern California

VOLUME 39 - 7

Page 2 President's Corner, Car Show, Page 2 Area Name ChangePage 3 Brisbane Car Show on July 9 flyerPage 4 Brisbane Registration Form - bring to ShowPage 5 Birthdays , August Bd Mtg., Castle Air Page 5 Museum Run & Renewal Form

JULY 2011

Page 6 Turn Z Summary Page 7 Brunch Casino Run flyerPage 8 Brunch Run SummaryPage 9 Monterey Reunion in August flyerPage 10 Welcome, Picnic, Convention,Z MartPage 11 Z Mart

What’s inside . . .

By Ann DevorThe deadline for the “Historics” has been extended to July 10! Get your tickets and corral passes for the Monterey Motorsports Reunion car races running on August 19-21, 2011 at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway. ZONC will have its own corral located just outside the pits and exhibit area. On Saturday, August 20, we will host a corral party with coffee and donuts in the morning.

This year the races will include Can Am race cars, the top racers from 1969 to 1974. Formula One cars will also compete in another race. With so many vintage race cars for close-up viewing in the pits and on the track, this event is an opportunity to look at rare racecars that you won’t see elsewhere.

Tickets for the corral ($10) are available only through ZONC along with your purchase of at least one event ticket – Friday ($50), Saturday ($70), Sunday ($60), Saturday & Sunday ($100), or the 3-day super ticket ($130). The pricing is different this year, as the corral pass (good for all three days) is an additional purchase, so make sure you buy both the ticket and the corral pass.

Send your check payable to ZONC, your name, address and telephone number to: ZONC, c/o Ann Devor, 2916 Eccleston Ave., Walnut Creek, 94597 or go to www.ZONC.org and buy your tickets and corral pass at the Events Registration page before Sunday, July 10. For additional information, please contact me at

[email protected].

Monterey Motorsports Reunion Deadline is Extended to July 10

ZONC NOMINATIONS FOR 2012 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

It is my pleasure to nominate Lyent Hogue Jr. for the office of President of Z Owners of Northern California.

Bob Jenkins

VICE-PRESIDENT

I nominate Ann Devor for ZONC Vice-President.

Bob Jenkins

VICE-PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION

I nominate Peter Iozzia for a second term as ZONC VP Administration.

Marci Jenkins

SECRETARY

I nominate Marci Jenkins for another term as ZONC Secretary.

Bob Jenkins

TREASURER

It is with great pleasure that I nominate Roy Dorn for another term as ZONC Treasurer.

Marci Jenkins

Something New in ZNews: On the back page you will see a small black design. This is a QR code. The code can be read by a camera phone with a QR code reader application.

Z News July 2011

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PRESIDENT'S C O R N E R

ZONC has made charity contributions to different organizations over the past five years. We have made donations to the Wheel Chair Foundation and the Susan B Komen Foundation. This year the Executive Board has decided that a contribution to a “Red Cross Japan Relief Fund” would be appropriate. We all drive a Japanese sports car, one of which changed the world of sport cars in the early 1970s.

On March 11, 2011, the north coast of Japan was hit by a horrible tsunami after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred 80 miles offshore. This fund is supporting the Red Cross, which is providing relief and aid to victims.

I had the honor of being a dependant of a United States Air Force service member who was stationed at Misawa Air Force Base, Misawa, Japan and at Kadena Air Force Base, Kadena, Okinawa during 1968 to 1972, When we were stationed at Misawa, I was able to see the beautiful country side of Japan and experience the benefits of Japanese culture. I am greatly saddened by the destruction and the lost of life that occurred during this disaster,

One of our ZONC members, has committed to a donation of $600 for this fund. We are asking all members to participate in this relief fund if you can. We will use our Annual Car Show at Brisbane to finalize collection for this relief contribution. Please give if you can. Please see: zonc.org for further details!

We like to hear from our members about the events that they have either planned or participated in and would like to share with our membership. In order to submit an article, pictures, or flyers to the Z News, please contact our Z News Editor, Bob Jenkins, at: [email protected]. Please be advised that there is a deadline of the 15th of each month for the submission of your contribution to the Z News.

Please see: zonc.org for the latest updates!

It's Not to Late. . . .

to plan to attend our Annual Car Show! So, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 9th!This year the Annual Car Show is held at the Brisbane Marina.So, wash and shine your favorite Nissan or Datsun sports car, G35 or G37 and find your way to the Bris-bane Marina. You might win an award in one of the 26 classes. This year each of the 13 classes will also have a modified class. There is also a Best of Show award. You, the participants, will be the judges.

Once again there will be numerous raffle prizes. Imagine winning a day on the track at Thunderhill from Hooked on Driving or a $100.00 gift certificate from Z Car Garage for parts and labor, or a Nissan Polo shirt?

And you will have the opportunity to make a tax de-ductable donation to the American Red Cross for the "Red Cross Japan Relief Fund".

And if you missed the chance to order a T-Shirt., you'll have the opportunity to buy one at the Show, as this year's awesome event T-Shirt will be for sale in L and XL sizes and in limited quanities.

There will be a choice of food vendors on site, with coffee available in the morning.

So, plan to spend the day with lots of great people, old and new friends, see lots of great cars - don't forget your camera! - and enjoy the lovely green setting on the Marina and a wonderful view of the bay! All this for only $40.00, includes one raffle ticket. Extra raffle tickets are on sale along with the limited number of event T-Shirts.

by Marci Jenkins

Please help if you can!

Area Name ChangeThe old Central Valley Area, which was recently changed to Central Valley North and South., has been renamed North Valley to eliminate confusion with the active Central Valley Z club.

The North Valley Area will be co-chaired by current Area Representatives, Ike Hollomon and Rolf Johnsen.

Z OWNERS of Northern Californiapresents

OUR ANNUAL CAR SHOWat the

BRISBANE MARINAJuly 9, 2011

Datsun - Nissan - Infiniti

Open to All Z’s - 510’s - Roadsters - G Coupes - GT-R’s Stock and Modified Classes

Driving DirectionsBrisbane Marina is the first marina south of San Francisco and north of Oyster Point.From 101 Southbound: Exit Sierra Point Parkway. Continue straight on Sierra Point Parkway after the stop sign. The lagoon will be on your right and you will eventually cross under the freeway. Keep going straight all the way to the waterfront.From 101 Northbound: Exit Sierra Point Parkway. Turn right onto Sierra Point Parkway which leads to the waterfront.

Need a room for overnight? Hilton Garden InnSan Francisco Airport North670 Gateway Blvd., So. San Francisco 1-650-872-1515 www.sanfranciscoairportnorth.hgi.com$89 plus tax, Dbl. Occ. until June 17th, includes Breakfast with a 2nd for $5 Go to www.zonc.org for details on how to use the discount

TIME - 10AM to 3PMOn site registration and staging begins at 8AMJudging ends at 1PMPre-Registration available at reduced prices (members & non-members)Pre- Registration ends June 10, 2011Non ZONC members welcome!! Spectators welcome!Become a member and enjoy reduced prices and discountsRegistration Form available at WWW,ZONC.ORG (registration on PayPal available)

Raffle tickets allow you to choose what items you would like to win - from apparel to automotive gift certificates and moreEvent T-shirts available with pre-registration with a limited number available on-siteRecommend Pre-order to assure getting a shirt

Z OWNERS of Northern California Annual Car Show

Brisbane Marina July 9, 2011

All Z s - 510 s - Roadsters - G Coupes - GT-R s

Make of Car

☐ Datsun ☐ Nissan ☐ Infiniti

Year _____ Model _________ ☐ Stock ☐ Modified

On-Site RegistrationPrint and bring with you to the Show. Note cost is$10.00 more. MEMBER # ______________ $30.00 (per car) Non MEMBER # ______________ $40.00 (per car)

REGISTRATION GRAND TOTAL: $_______________

Name

Address

Phone

E Mail

Registration is still available through PayPal at ZONC .org

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IF IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP, SEND IN THIS FORM BELOW WITH YOUR DUES!

ARE YOU MOVING?? PLEASE FILL OUT CHANGE OF ADDRESS BELOW!

☐ ZONC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM ☐ Change of Address (complete 1-8 only below)

Send your check payable to: ZONC to: Ann Devor 2916 Eccleston Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

1) Your Name: 2) Email Address:

3) Address: 4) City: 5) State:

6) County: 7) Zip: 8) Home Telephone ( )

☐ Enclosed are my $30 dues for the next 12 months ☐ Enclosed are my $55 dues for the next 24 months

☐ Enclosed is an additional $10 per person, per year, for an associate membership for

Total Enclosed: $

HAPPY JULYBIRTHDAYS

If you're not listed - it's because the Data Base Manager does not have your month of birth.

And you're wished a Happy Birthday!

LOIS APPERSON ROY DORN KURT IKERD DALE KUSABA FRANCISCO MARTINEZ DENNIS SMITH

No July Bd Meeting

ZONC AUGUST BOARD MEETING

August 7,201112 NOON

The August ZONC Board Meeting is set for August 7th at Mary's Pizza Shack, 1500 Oliver Road, Fairfield,Ca. The meeting will start at 12 noon.

Everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP by August 1st to [email protected]

Ready for the Infamous Mines Road Run to Castle Air Museum on 10 Sept 2011?Road Ready Drivers will be starting from Peets Coffee in Livermore, down the winding and curving Mines Road passing through the West Central mountain ranges of Eylar Mountain and Mt Boardman, passing the Mount Hamilton range, into the back side of Patterson and onto Del Puerto Road & I-5. Traveling South/Southeast through Gustine & Atwater, the targeted Castle Air Museum will be reached. Quite a bit of Aeronautical Science and history here so bring a camera!

Following the tour at the museum, traveling north on Old Highway 99 to Modesto, Ca for food stop and stuffing at the renown Mikes Roadhouse.

After eating, the return leg to Livermore will be cutting across SR 132 onto I-5 and then Westerly across the mountain pass on Coral Hallow Road and back into the eastern side of Livermore.

Total drive is 205 miles. More details next month, but for now save the date - 9-10-11!

Castle Air Force MuseumSeptember 10th

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Karen and Pete Iozzia drove up in their 350Z roadster, brave souls. They were followed by David Jaffe. By now, it was lunch time and Karen and Pete took off for the food and wine tent, though it was still pouring outside. More people returned to their cars and left. There were only four cars left. Paul and I were soaked, and my rain coat was wadded up in a wet ball on the floor. We decided to go, leaving Dale and Chris in the paddock with two other empty Zs.

Dale and Chris toughed it out as did Karen and Pete. Pete reports that the food tent was fantastic and they met a lot of interesting people while everyone waited out the storm. The sun came out in the afternoon and the track dried up. Best of all, Dale, Chris, Karen and Pete got to go on the parade lap later on in the afternoon, a just reward for their patience and perseverance. All is well that ends well and there’s no way it’s going to rain again next year.

Turn Z at Infineon RacewayBy Ann Devor

It was a dark and stormy morning at Turn Z at the Sonoma Historics on Saturday, June 4th. Paul and I arrived at Infineon Raceway’s Turn 7 early – the paved lot was nearly empty except for a couple of British cars on the side. Soon we had the company of Alex Cote in his vintage Datsun 1600 when it started to rain again. Dwight Ferguson and Craig Koloske arrived at the corral and the weather showed promise of clearing. Rob Fuller in his green 240Z led a line of Z’s along with drier weather. Following Rob were lovely Meghan Brady in her 350Z, Josh Corwin, Steve Bickford and Alvin Gogineni. After checking out the corral, Rob and friends took off for the pits. The weather was clearing and race cars were taking practice laps on the track.

Doug Dawe showed up in his stunning red 240Z. About that time, Yolanda called to say that South San Francisco was in the midst of a downpour. Sure enough, we looked south into a stiff wind and a black sky. Then the rain started up again. Trevor Meads drove in, followed by Dale and Chris Kusaba in their amazing 350Z. Despite the weather, Dale lifted the hood for all to see. Then it really started raining. Wade Warren and his daughter arrived in the ZCar Garage badged red 370Z, but didn’t stay long. Rob and company returned to report that the practice laps were rain delayed, the race cars were all under covers, the pits were soaked, they were soaked and the beer line was ridiculous. They took off.

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Saturday, MAY 21, 2011By Hal Archler

Pictures by Curtis Lewis, John Adam and Bob Jenkins

The weather was perfect, the turnout was good and the drive was great. Participants in the Brunch Run gathered at 10 a.m. in the Putah Creek Café for a lei-surely meal. It gave us all time to renew acquaintanc-es and meet new ones. After brunch we met in the park across from the restaurant for a driver’s meeting. We had 24 cars, with our largest turnout of 370Zs (8).

We left Winters at 12:15, heading up Highway 128 to the Putah Creek Dam Overlook for some pictures of the cars and the river and Lake Berryessa. The cars left the Overlook in groups of 6, five minutes apart and drove to the Lake Hennessey boat launch area, where we waited for all the cars to catch up for some more pictures and to use the facilities.

Leaving Lake Hennessey, the ride took us to the Silverado Trail and then to Highway 121, with a substantial number of challenging curves

and finally the short, but challenging drive down Wooden Valley Road to Highway 80.

This run was a good tune up for both drivers and cars for the longer runs later this summer. Kudos to Cur-tis Lewis for the planning and managing of this run.

Don’t forget the Brunch Casino Run, on Saturday, July 16, 2011.

BRUNCH RUN

Putah Creek Dam Overlook

Regrouping on the route.

On the back roads.

at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway

ZONC CORRALAugust 19 – 21, 2011

Main Event on Saturday, August 20, 2011ZONC is hosting an exclusive VIP Car Corral for Datsun,

Nissan and Infiniti sports cars. To park in ZONC’s VIP Corral, tickets for each person and corral passes for each car must be purchased from ZONC. Corral passes may be used for all

three days. Tickets may be purchased by mail or through PayPal on ZONC’s Event Registration page at www.ZONC.org.

EXTENDED DEADLINE IS JULY 10, 2011

Mail to: ZONC c/o Ann Devor2916 Eccleston Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597(Remember to include your contact information!)

Contact: Ann Devor at [email protected] or 925-943-1173

$135$1303-Day Super (8/19-21/11)

$105$1002-Day Super (8/20-21/11)

$65$60Sunday Ticket (8/21/11)

$55$50Friday Ticket (8/19/11)

$10$10Corral Pass – required for each car

ALL OTHER DAYS

$75$70Saturday Ticket (8/20/11)

$10$10Corral Pass – required for each car

By PayPalBy MailMAIN EVENT

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FOR SALE1973 Datsun 240Z

$5000 FIRM

NEW 1982ZX L Block (less than 3k) with two barrel Weber down drafts and flow through exhaust. Very strong. New brake and clutch hydraulics and pads/shoes. Car is otherwise stock with 4 speed and new seats. Second paint job in original silver. No corrosion. Extra transmission included. Custom triple Mikuni side drafts and two extra sets of alloy wheels are available at additional cost.

Contact James Reichle 530-284-1944  [email protected]

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For Sale 1975 280Z

by original owner.

169k miles. Dashboard and seats are still like new. Has

cassette am/fm radio. I have all maintenance records.

$5,000.00

Call Charles at 415-312-3311 or [email protected]

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Z MART ADSMembers: no charge for nonbusiness ads

(include membership # with ad).

Nonmembers: $10.00 per ad. $20.00 with photo.

Please send via email with photos, if possible (.gif or .jpg of 100 to 150 KB in size) to [email protected] Ads run for two months unless you tell me to remove it after one month.

Please include your complete address with ad.

DEADLINE: is the 15th of the month for inclusion in the next issue.

Please make check or money order payable to ZONC. Please send ad with payment to:

BOB JENKINS, Z MART2173 DOLEN CT.

SANTA ROSA, CA 95401

ZONC Annual Club Picnic

October 1st at the Alan Witt Park in Fairfield will be the site for our Annual Picnic. Invitations will be in the September ZNews. Now is the time to plan our special activities, so let a Board member know if you would like to plan something!

PLEASE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS...

SHARON BARR 240ZWILLIAM HICKMANN 240ZMARK BOTTINI 300ZXIIDAVID JAFFE 240ZJOHN NEELEY 280ZPHILIP POKORNY 370Z

24th Annual Z Car Convention18-23 July 2011

Savannah, GAHosted by The Coastal Z Club and the ZCCA.

http://www.zccazconvention.com/conventions/2011/index.htm

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FOR SALEFOR SALE

300ZX TWIN TURBO One of a kind convertible, Nissan never made this car. It is truly one of a kind: 1990 convertible modified by Straman Motors in LA. Only 75,000 miles. With new tires. One family car. The top was replaced 4 years ago. New red paint 5 years ago. Always maintained by a Nissan dealer.

It is a special car, which I enjoyed and I hope some-one who appreciates this car will continue to love it as I did.

Please reply to my adult daughter at: [email protected]

or

Cindy at 408-813-7534.Best Offer

~ Larry (8)

Wanted5 speed transmission for 240Z

in good condition. Price negotiable.

Paul: [email protected]

or 925-943-1173 (2)

Very rare Tenth Anniversary Special Edition 1980 280ZX (Red/Black). Fully loaded: T-top, five-speed manual, analogue climate control (fan works), original alloy wheels, with console plaque - 105 of 3,000 (500 were black/red). New CD player/AM/FM radio (have original separate tape deck and AM/FM radio). Engine (replaced) has 165,000 miles. "RUNS WELL."

Current smog. Routine maintenance: oil changes 3,000 miles with check-ups. Last Nissan inspection/oil change: 3/4/11. Replaced over time: muffler, rear struts, radiator, heater core, exhaust manifold, fuel injectors, master brake cylinder, distributor, alternator, starter, and cold air compressor (choke). Michelin tires in excellent condition. Interior faded; mostly intact. Excellent body.

$4,950 or reasonable, best offer. Contact Martin: (415) 364-1849 or

[email protected] (4)

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AREA REPRESENTATIVES ........

President Lyent Hogue Jr. ************ [email protected] Club Store Mgr. Yolanda Atkinson 650.873.5552 [email protected]

Vice-President Ann Devor 925.943.1173 [email protected] Comp. Coord. Scott Smith 408.887.6658 [email protected]

VP-Admin. Peter Iozzia 707.480.9650 [email protected] Club Historian Position Open ************ ************

Secretary Marci Jenkins 707.546.6867 [email protected] Tech Coord. Doc Kanarowski 209.742.6150 [email protected]

Treasurer Roy Dorn 707.762.0928 [email protected] Activities Coord. Christy Nocon 707.333.4799 [email protected]

Z NewsEditor Bob Jenkins 707.546.6867 [email protected] 510 Owners Position Open ************ ************

Webmaster Karl Twiford ************ [email protected] Roadster Owners Position Open ************ ************

Database Mgr. Bob Jenkins 707.546.6867 [email protected] Membership Rep. Ann Devor 925.943.1173 [email protected]

Alameda Daniel Hunt 510.821.4410 [email protected] Placer County Kathy Neidhardt 916.415.1258 [email protected]

Butte position open ******* ******** Sacramento position open ******* ********

North Valley Rolf S. Johnsen 209.578.2952 [email protected] Santa Clara position open ******* ********

North Valley Ike Hollomon 559.313.5602 [email protected] San Francisco position open ******* ********

Contra Costa Wade Warren ******* [email protected] San Mateo Yolanda Atkinson 650.873.5552 [email protected]

Marin/Sonoma Bob Jenkins 707.546.6867 [email protected] Solano Christy Nocon 707.333.4799 [email protected]

Monterey/Santa Cruz Warren Schlichter ******* [email protected] Valley Doc Kanarowski 209.742.6150 [email protected]

Northern Nevada position open ******* ********