The drive from Solvang to our hotel in the LA area was fairly uneventful except for the hour of inexplicable traffic that we sat in for no apparent reason on a Saturday afternoon.  After we checked into the hotel we went out for some dinner at a sports bar so that we could watch the San Jose Sharks game, they won in OT.  Most of us then decided to turn in so that we could be rested for the show on Sunday.

We checked out bright and early and made our way to one of the quaint little towns that speckle the LA area, if you know where to look, to get some breakfast.  With our tanks full we venture on.  When we finally arrive at the venue we are not surprised to see what seems like hundreds of cars in line waiting to get in.  Good thing we ate.  After a good forty-five minutes of inching forward (some of it just coasting down hill with the cars off) we arrived at the front gate.  Every car in sight was a Z.  All years, every possible combination of mods, mild to wild paint jobs, you name it and a Z had it.  This was like a pilgrimage that had reached its destination.

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Here it is friends… the final schedule.

Saturday 5/16

Meet at Z Car Garage between 8:00-8:30am

Depart for Laguna Seca at 9:00am

We decided on this time so that we would be able to catch all the fender-bashing action of the Mazda MX-5 Cup (Miatas.)  These MX-5 races are some of the most entertaining events that I have ever seen and they should not be missed.  I hope that all those planning to join us from outside the Bay Area will be able to make the 9:00am departure time.

Sunday 5/17

Meet at Z Car Garage at 6:30am

Depart for Laguna Seca at 7:00am

I know it’s early but we do need to make sure that we are at the track and settled by 9:00am.  Raceday traffic can be a hassle here so leaving at 7:00am makes sense.  If you know how these caravans go we probably won’t get underway until near 7:30, but please try to be prompt.

Z Car Garage is only hosting the caravan down to Laguna Seca so any questions/comments can be addressed here or by email to Rob at rob@zcargarage.com

All other concerns about the corral or other track related events need to go through the appropriate channels at ZONC.  Check ZONC.org for contact information.  I believe that Yolanda Atkinson is in charge of this event if that helps at all.  See you Saturday morning!!!

Long Live the Z!!!!!

There have been a few comments about the departure time for Saturday and Sunday’s cruise to Laguna Seca.  Rob and I will be posting the meet and depart times by mid-day tomorrow.  We will be taking all opinions into consideration and we hope to have as many of you join us as possible.

LINK:  Official Monterey Festival of Speed Schedule

I have also heard that Laguna Seca is offering a two-for-one special for all California residents at the gate.  I have not confirmed this but I did hear it through the grape vine.

I have also updated the “For Sale” page because the 300zx Twin Turbo that I just posted has already sold.  Sweet.  If you would like to post your car here for sale on ZCarBlog please contact Rob Fuller at rob@zcargarage.com

We are putting the finishing touches on the caravan plans to Laguna Seca on this Saturday and Sunday for the Rolex Grand-Am series weekend.  I will have a main post up by mid-day Wednesday to give all of you plenty of time to plan.  We would love to have as many of you join up with us as possible for the ride so don’t be shy, and if you have any questions just leave them in a comment here on ZCarBlog and I will address them.

I tend to check my mail every second or third day on average but in this case I wish I had done it sooner.  Why, you ask?  Because my Monterey Festival of Speed tickets at Laguna Seca have arrived from the great people at the Z Owners of Northern California (ZONC).

The packet came with a three-day ticket to the event, a three-day Z Owners Corral parking pass, as well as a track map and directions.  All for $65!!!  What a deal!  But wait there’s more… on Sunday the entire Z Owners Corral is scheduled to do a parade lap around the full circuit.

I’m unsure if there are still spots available but it is very worth checking into over at ZONC.org.  I will post up any new info as well as a time to meet up if there is a convoy down to the track (probably leaving from Z Car Garage.)

Long Live the Z

Official website:  Monterey Festival of Speed