ZCCR Site

Real Z Entertainment from Nissan

Some see a LETTER ... "Z" ... play & enjoy ...

Here's the official Nissan 370Z video-saga channel - there's 6 segments posted fo far ...

Cruise around the site yourself ... Nissan is getting jiggy on us !!!

Mike Noonan
VP ZCCR
gotmoxz@frontiernet.net
'72 for GO
'80 for SHOW

Welcome to 2009 and the beginning of a new ZCCR year!

Our next ZCCR BOD meeting is MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2009, 6:30PM at the Corner Sports bar in East Rochester. If you've an idea to spice-up the clubs 2009 driving season sing-out and we'll add it to our discussions!

The next general member gathering will include a new twist. We'll meet Saturday January 24th with a 2PM start. Location to be at TP's Irish Restaurant & Sports Pub, 916 Panorama Trail, Penfield (585) 385-4160. The wide screens will be loaded with hot sportZ action, the fire in the hearth will be blaZing, the wingZ & chili will be siZZiling, and of course the conversations will be Zintilating. Join us for an out-of-the-box event we've dreamed-up to help tide us over until it's driving time once again.

Don't forget, our annual "GroundHawg" socialiZer will be held on Sunday February 8th this year at the Wadhams Lodge in Powdermill Park in Pittsford, and amongst all the other festivities we'll be awarding the 2008 Member of the Year certificate ... more to follow on that event soon!

Happy New Year everyone!
Mike Noonan
VP ZCCR
gotmoxz@frontiernet.net
'72 for GO
'80 for SHOW

ZCCR Holiday Party

As ZCCR members you are cordially invited
to our 2008 Holiday Party at the Northside Inn!

311 N. Washington St.
East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 248-3470

Since 1949 they have been preparing traditional Italian cuisine from old world family recipes. All their dishes are cooked to order using only the finest and freshest ingredients ... Grazie & Buon Appetito!

Please come join us for a new Holiday Party format in a wonderful setting with room for as many as 50 of our car-club friends! Wrap-up a great year by sharing your car and family stories amongst friends as we mingle, break bread and toast the good-times.

Price: $20.00 / person. This offering is possible as our costs are partially underwritten by ZCCR’s treasury for your enjoyment.

Your dinner options:
Veal... Vitello: Veal Parmesan - Veal breaded, topped with mozzarella cheese and Northside's tomato sauce.
Poultry... Pollane: Chicken Cacciatore - Boneless breast of chicken topped with fresh peppers, mushrooms and onions in a seasoned marinara sauce.
Fish & Seafood… Pesce: Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp Scampi -Shrimp stuffed with Northside's famous casino stuffing, with garlic butter sauce over linguine.
Pasta: Homemade Baked Cheese Lasagna with Meat or Marinara Sauces
All above meat/fish entrees include bread, soup or salad & starch. No starch with pasta. Coffee & dessert are included. Cash-Bar available to all in the restaurant lounge.

Date: Saturday December 13th, 2008
Time: 6:30PM ‘til you’re all partied out …
Reservations are required (pre-select your dinner), RSVP to Mike Noonan:
gotmoxz@frontiernet.net or by phone to 585-943-4400.

How Safe is a 350Z? Here's your answer ...

Speed fanatics take note, when attending a sanctioned track event the following will come in handy.

Drivers:
Roll-cage, Check
3" Wide 5-point harness, Check
Seat with lotsa lateral motion containment, Check
Genuine SCCA certified full containment helmet, Check
Break-away steering wheel torqued to specification, Check

Sidelines Participants:
Digital camera, Check
Comfy lawn chair, Check
SPF 45 or better sunscreen, Check
Alarm clock, set to get you there early for upfront seating, Check
Speed-rated sneakers and a keen eye for when to exercise them, Double-Check

OK - are we all good to go? Great now 'check' this out:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jeffdegrieck/MidOhioSept2008

Who say's NASCAR enthusists have all the fun!!!

(Link contributed by John "ain't gonna be me" Taddonio)

If you find another site of interest email it to me, we'll git'r-up here for member access!

Mike Noonan
VP ZCCR
'72 for GO
'10thAE for SHOW
gotmoxz@frontiernet.net

Website Newz

Welcome back to zccr.net we're ramping back up, polishing, tightening, twisting & turning all the behind the scene's dials & buttons to restore the best possible club member website experience for y'all.

Had our September member meeting last night (9/17) and learned a lot about the fun to be had running the Watkins Glen International Race Track course through a video presentation by Todd Owlett with assistance from Jimmmmy Z. They invite everyone to join them online occassionally to practice your future track runs by enjoying real-time video racing from your family room - contact Toddo for more details toddowlett@hotmail.com!

We'll be back with more newz soon ...

Mike Noonan
VP ZCCR
gotmoxz@frontiernet.net
'72 for GO
'80 for SHOW

Z-DRIVE-IN Heads-Up

ZCCR Night at the Drive In THIS SATURDAY 7/26!

Come on out and enjoy a night at the drive in with your fellow ZCCR members. Enjoy 2 feature movies and a HUGE tailgate party before showtime. Bring your favorite snacks/beverages to share with your friends
Location: Vintage Drive In, Rt. 15, Avon New York
Date:   July 26, 2008
Time:   Meet at the Double Tree Hotel on Jefferson Road by interstate 390, back parking lot for a 7 PM Departure time. Movies begin approx. 9pm
Admission: $7 per person, $5 permit fee for food
Movie Selections:
Screen 1: Batman The Dark Knight PG13
               Journey To The Center of The Earth PG
Screen 2: Step Brothers R, Han***** PG13
Screen 3: X Files PG13, Hellboy 2 PG13
We take a "vote" for movie selection, majority rules! Seriously, you won't be kicked out of the club if you choose differently, but there is NOTHING like a long line of Zs parked together in front of the BIG outdoor screen!
For further information call Bob Anderson at 585-265-3446

ZCCR Night at the Drive-In

Come on out and enjoy a night at the drive in with your fellow ZCCR members. Enjoy 2 feature movies (to be named later) and a HUGE tailgate party before showtime.

Bring your favorite snacks/beverages to share with your friends

Location: Vintage Drive In, Avon New York

Date: July 26th

Time: Meet at the Double Tree Hotel on Jefferson Road by interstate 390, back parking lot for a 7 PM Departure time.

Cost: $7.00 per person ($5.00 fee for bringing in food/beverage)

Contact: Bob Anderson at 585-265-3446 for details… Z YOU THERE!

Ontario Z-Fest, it'll be H U G E !!! August 22nd to 24th

The Ontario Z Car Owners Club full week-end of activity is somewhat modeled on our own bi-annual events which our Northern partners have come to appreciate and admire, so much so that they’ve added a charity element to their outing and they are really looking forward to our participation. Some ZCCR members will make the drive up on Friday for the full week-ends activities. others Saturday and/or Sunday for different segments

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: The arrival date is Fri., August 22 2008 and the departure date is Sun., August 24 2008. Ice-breaker meet-n'-greet Friday evening, we cruise Saturday of course, then there's the Saturday evening dinner at Louie’s West Side Grill in Burlington includes appetizers, main course (chicken, fish or beef), dessert, hot or cold beverage. Total cost (including taxes, tip) will be between $25 - $30/person, alcohol separate. All followed up with a fabulous car show Sunday, then it's a roarin' ride home!

CRUIZE FACTS: Saturday's day cruise has been planned for a new concept, a two day OZC ZFest weekend. OZC tours in 2007, including the Finger Lakes Cruise with ZCCR were a lot of fun so they are organizing this tour as one of the three planned this year. This is a full day event on twisty undulating secondary roads. The roads are very windy with lots of elevation changes, perfect for Z-exercise. There will be lots of driving, about 150 miles to be covered and magnificent picturesque scenery! Prizes will be handed out. Snake Rd. through Niagara Escarpment. Elora Gorge where there is white water rafting, and a cliff jumping spot (who wants to volunteer?). We’ll have lunch at Boston Pizza which is on a hill overlooking town of Orangeville. We start at the Southeast parking lot (on Plains Rd.) at intersection of Hwy#6 & Plains Rd. at 9am. with a full tank. Each car will be supplied with a trip itinerary and a route.

HOTEL DETAILS: There's a group booking at the Visitors Inn in Hamilton for the "Ontario Z Car Club" and are holding 20 non-smoking rooms with two queen size beds in each. The rate for one adult per room is $129 per night Canadian plus taxes. Each additional adult is $10 extra (Maximum 4 per room). As guests we need to individually make a guaranteed reservation with the hotel directly before July 22 2008. You can call (Toll free from Canada and USA): 1-800-387-4620. Website: www.visitorsinn.com

RSVP: We need to know the numbers of people who will stay over Fri. night at the Visitor’s Inn for a Friday “Meet & Greet”, and Saturday night for the joint “OZC-ZCCR Dinner”, those staying over Saturday night + those coming only to the fabulous OZC ZFest Car Show at Christie Lake Conservation Park. If you are planning to attend any part of this week-end event, please contact Mike Noonan so this can all be best coordinated.

OZC is actively welcoming the members of ZCCR, and its friends and family to come out and accompany them through the whole event. Let’s make a big splash Gang, our OZC friends have been great partners and friends when we’ve needed them, now it’s our turn to reciprocate, head North and turn on the charm!

Plan Ahead Matey's
Mike Noonan
VP ZCCR
'72 for Go, 10thAE for Show
gotmoxz@frontiernet.net

Hot Summer Show Succeed's with a Flare

July 12th, 2008: What an outstanding day! Where to begin our story about the All Japanese Classic & Import Tuner car show ... the weather; how do we spell H O T - yes it was, and Mother Nature tossed in an ever so brief sun-shower just before trophy time so we all had the opportunity to put that dust-free shine to our vehicles for the final round of judging.

Our host, Hoselton Nissan, was most gracious and accommodating and their show parking space was perfect! As host for this event they came through big the way only a quality organization can!

The Merchant Street Smokehouse BBQ was out-of-sight, pulled pork and a side for $4-bucks, now that was mmmm, mmmm good deal!

Z-girls, yep we had 'em and boy did they hold up their end of our bargain, selling a Supra-large quantity of event raffle tickets assuring a great big 50/50 pot was available. And certainly all the sponsors who had come onboard gave us a big boost; they were many and most generous!

Volunteers, words can't sufficiently well express our thanks to Mike K. for launching ZCCR on the path to initiate an All-Japanese Vehicle gathering locally - his efforts pulling together an event staff and executing the show was a labor of love and we ALL appreciate that ... ya did good Dad! As for the club’s worker-bee’s, well they were many in number and truly crucial in assuring our success.

Visitors from distant places, sure, we had them! Ontario Canada, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, Maryland and many points in-between, it just wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t have brothers and sisters travel in to share stories, compete for trophies and break bread with. We had a heck of a time during the show itself, then after-hours we hit Champp's Sports Bar & Grill with a vengeance and closed out the day with great stories shared over brilliant food and even better desserts (just ask JT about his and Kim’s foot tall wedge of ice cream cake – O.M.G. that was unbelievable)!

Cars, did I mention the cars? Whoa Baby, they were spectacular! Z’s sure, Datsun’s yes, exotic’s and tuner machines – absolutely! Honda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Infiniti were all represented and they were a most welcome addition which boosted the excitement of our annual car show event for all participants! These fellows were the big trophy winners at the end of the day:
Best in Show chosen by Hoselton Nissan: John Taddonio’s 1970 240Z
1st Place Z: Dave Lisiecki’s beautiful blue 240Z
2nd Place Z: Terry Weston’s 2003 350Z
3rd Place Z: Jimmy Kosowski and his 1979 280ZX
1st Place Non-Z: Carlos Torres’ crazy 1993 Honda Civic
2nd Place Non-Z: Kory Benson with his 1994 Nissan Hardbody pick-up
3rd Place Non-Z Al Scheuer’s 1965 Datsun 320 pick-up
Best Engine: Ed Serrano’s 1973 Datsun 240Z
Best Interior: Terry Weston and his 2003 350Z
Best Paint: Barry Brown’s 1971 Datsun Hot Wheels 510

All that said and done, you’ll recall that giving back to our community is a mission for ZCCR, its Board of Directors and the membership overall. Saturday we presented a check for $2,000.00 to be shared by our designated charities, The Wilmot Breast Cancer Center & The Strong Liver Transplant Center and there'll be more to follow those monies once we have our show numbers totalized. Both are organizations we’ve history with and both have helped members of our club who have been impacted by health issues most of us are lucky enough to avoid – they mean something special to us!

Three Cheers for the 1st Annual event which came off so smoothly, now let’s roll-up our sleeves and start work on next years event so we can trump all the numbers and grow this venue into a regional must-do date on everyone’s 2009 summer week-end calendar!

Life is Good Baby, Life with Z-Friends is Better!
Mike Noonan
gotmoxz@frontiernet.net
VP ZCCR
'72 for GO, '10th Anniversary for SHOW

ZCCR All Japanese Classic & Import-Tuner Car Show

We've got a winner on our hands here Gang, this is gonna be BIG! The All Japanese Classic & Import-Tuner Car Show we're sponsoring is generating a real buZZ around town! The cruise-night crowd is onboard, WRX-nuts are queued to drift-in, geeked Toyota fans are commiting, the Honda men are revved and the alphabet serial tuners are planning a strong move to upstage the field. GT3000 & GSX drivers, sure they're invited ... if you've got a Japanese OEM vehicle parked in your driveway it's welcome at the show, there're no age restrictions! G35 or a 350Z, SX-ZX maybe a hot little Datsun Z with a GM drive train, you say you’ve got a classic 4-door from the 70’s, an original SSS, a 4X4 Land Cruiser, Supra - no matter, bring 'em on in! Of course if you show up in a spankin' new GTR you've got instant fame & glory!

Toronto, Buffalo, Raaaaachester, Syracuse, Albany and all points between – they’re all checking-in, many beautiful cars will be front and center. Heard rumors Cleveland and Pittsburgh would be represented, and yes, Maryland is vying for the "car/driver traveling the furthest" designation with a Fairlady Z (JDM-RHD) heading our way!

Carbon fiber - sure … superchargers - absolutely, turbo’s – got’em, 100HP to 500+HP – Yeah Baby! Watts by the thousands, video in your dash, NOS all piped-up – we want it all … new-old-survivor-restored, bring it on! Some would say there's no local competitor that can match-up with ZEETOYZ radical 350Z that see's mega trick mods every year - it'll be interesting to learn if there's a Honda or Toyota driver that has made the commitment to their car that our Northern neighbor has ... (Psssst, we've seen a few at shows this year that will be outstanding competitors if they choose to throw down a challenge!

DATE: Saturday, July 12th, 2008

TIMES: Registration 9AM-12Noon; Awards Ceremony: 3PM; Open Show Hours 10AM-4PM

JAPANESE VEHICLES: Any Mark-Any Model-Any Vintage

LOCATION: Hoselton Nissan, 50 Marsh Road at Rt. 31F East Rochester

TROPHY'S: Best in Show, top 3 Z's, top 3 Non Z's, Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Engine

MUNCHIES: BBQ for nibbling by Merchant Street Smoke House of Brockport

TUNES: Legends 102.7 WLGZ broadcasting live and when they're not our own DJ is!

BENEFITING: Strong Liver Transplant Patient Support Fund & Wilmot Breast Cancer Center at Strong

COST: Just $10.00 per car

All the feedback has us wondering how we'll ever fit so many beautiful cars into that way-big Hoselton lot, but they assure us they'll stack the new ones to accommodate all comer's if they have to! Come early, stay late, heck, drive a new one home if you're of a mind to!

Contact for Information: Big Mike K (Z-Supra-Harley-Guy): Nasty1340@yahoo.com

Life is Good Baby,
Mike Noonan
gotmoxz@frontiernet.net
VP ZCCR
'72 for GO, '10th Anniversary for SHOW