We are only a few weeks away from the big show so prep your cars and book those hotels! It’s that time of the year again when the largest group of Datsun Roadsters gathers in the beautiful town of Solvang, CA. Come check out roadsters and other vintage Datsuns April 27. For registration and show info please visit Solvangroadstershow.com.

To catch a glimpse of the show check out Last Year’s Show Report and movie below. See you in Solvang!

This Saturday there will be a huge GT-R gathering in SoCal. For more information please visit GTRLife.com and to view pics from the last year’s GT-R invasion HERE.

Long Live Godzilla!

On Saturday 3/23 we drove our Datsun 510s (and an R32 Skyline) to Laguna Seca to catch the B-sedan vintage races. It was a beautiful sunny day filled with sights, sounds and smells of motorsport.  Our caravan included Kurt in the Strutless Wonder, Tom in the Datsun 510 wagon, Matt in his
Turbo 510, I drove the Turbo Box Flare 510, and Rob in the Skyline:

When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised at the number of Datsuns in the paddock. I took shots of engine bays, suspension, and interiors to get your juices flowing(see gallery):

Wayne McAtee and Troy Ermish

Mark Bowen, Dave Stone and multiple cars from socal

Adam Carolla drove the Datsun 510 guest driver(Bobby Allison) car:

Les Cannaday of CDM debuted their latest restoration: a Datsun 610 race car!

Les’ Datsun 1200 and the Frisselle 240z IMSA car:

This Bluebird coupe was also a treat to watch on the track:

We anxiously awaited the B-sedan qualifying laps and race at 10am and 2pm. It was amazing to see all of the Datsuns out there:

 Thanks to Tom Dockery for these pictures below:

 

Here is a short video clip of the B-sedan race starting with Datsuns, Alfas, and BMWs:

One of the most exciting battles was between Troy Ermish (#38 510) and Jon Norman (#58 Alfa). These two mixed it up for the first handful of laps until Troy’s 510 had a suspension failure. Watch this short video clip  from Turn 4…both cars foot to the floor and within inches of each other!

 

Of course the paddock is like a candy store for any gearhead with plenty of high dollar, rare and eclectic automobiles… like the track-prepped 300SL and  ’59 Porsche 356A with a very trick 911 4-cylinder(yup, not a typo!)…check the gallery for plenty of pictures:

We commend all of the drivers and crew members for keeping the Datsun racing spirit alive!

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***Attention all Datsun racing fans!***

Come join the caravan to Laguna Seca this SATURDAY morning 3/23! The B-sedan races featuring several Datsuns are at 10am and 2pm. We will meet at Z Car Garage at 7:30am.  This is a great opportunity to witness classic Datsuns driven in anger. Come out to ‘Seca and support your local racers!

Z Car Garage
140 Archer St.
San Jose, Ca 95112
408-452-0350

Our friend and fellow 350Z racer Scott Smith did track day with Trackmasters on 3/2/13.  Several ZCG cars were present including Allen B and George K. Enjoy the pics and videos, thanks Scott!

Allen, Jen, and I met George and his buddy promptly at 7:30am.  The GreenZ was loaded up, and the X5 made it’s maiden tow voyage with power, pride, and ease.  George was ready for a day of fun in his Nismo 370z with Toyo R888 race tires, as was Allen in his Vortech 350z (on same tires).  George’s friend in the C6 had never driven Seca, so he was excited.  Jen was excited to take her first laps – in a car – around Laguna, as she and Scott had walked the entire track last fall at a PCA event.

It was still chilly for the first session, which Scott and George were in, so Scott and Allen took out Scott’s new, 2010, completely stock X5 Bimmer (video).  Both were impressed at its control, handling, and sheer power.  Full throttle up past the sound check – score!

 

The day warmed up, and all 3 Zs performed flawlessly.  A few other ZCG customers were there as well in their Zs, as well as a plethora of 240Zs from the folks at Unique Towing.  Big dollar Ferraris, 911s, BMWs, a Maserati, Lotus, and even a McLaren were in the mix for the day.

 

 All-in-all it was a fun and safe day, and track temps were perfect.  Here are some laps in GreenZ! (SpecZ prepped):