Author: ZROC Admin

Greetings,

As some of you already know, the ZCON event in Nashville is coming up this September.  What you might not know is that leading up to ZCON there is a Z car Rally dubbed ZAAR (Z’s Across America Rally) the route is over 7,100 miles in length (if you drive the entire route) and is split up into 16 different segments.  Segment #6 starts in York, PA runs through Columbus and ends in Indianapolis, IN, ZROC is partnering with ZCCC (the new club from Cincinnati) to host the Ohio part of the drive.

All the details of this segment are still being finalized but if you are interested in assisting ZROC with this event please let me know.  If you want to drive along on segment #6, or any of the other segments for that matter, I am attaching a link which will take you directly to the ZAAR page on the ZCON site where you can see the entire route and register to participate.  There is no cost to participate in the ZAAR event (other than your time, gas and food), but if you choose to go to ZCON there is a cost for that.  If you want to participate in any or all of the segments for the ZAAR you must sign up and complete the waiver.  Please note that the ZAAR is for Z’s and other Nissan family products only.

Interestingly, this rally event was last done in 1995 and had a similar route.  I am also attaching a video clip of that event which is pretty cool to watch.

I hope to see most of you at the Dealer Heritage Drive this Saturday, May 17th.

DRIVE YOURSELF HAPPY!!

Lee

Z Across America Rally

​Good Afternoon everyone,

For those of you not on Facebook please note the following upcoming club event.

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Location:

K1 Speed

3700 Fishinger Blvd.

Columbus, OH 43026

Start Time 12pm

Cost:  $75 per person for 3 races

K1 is a new indoor karting company located in Hilliard, OH. Cars are faster and run on a changing grade track.

Drivers must arrive 30 minutes early to sign in and sign waivers.  For more information about K1 visit their website at http://www.k1speed.com

A friend sent this to me and asked me to post it. Not exactly sure of the year but this a TT, 5 speed. It’s up in the Cleveland area. The owner’s name is Marilyn Bergman and the contact phone number I was given is 440-409-9512. She is asking $25,000.

If interested, please contact her or share with others.

Sharing some information from a ZROC founding member Jim Corbett

ZROC.

John Hull, a ZROC Charter Member,out of Findley, as many of you know passed away late in 2023. John and Eric Grassman, campaigned a 280Z in autocross events for maybe 10 years. Eric is now working with Cathy to liquidate the collection of Z stuff that John owned.

John, like all Z-Guys wouldn’t throw away parts that may become usable on the “Peach” …(the name they put on the race car because of the color. ) “The Peach” was a 280Z and there are parts that Cathy Hull wants to sell.

I explained to Eric, that ZROC has few first gen cars…but still, I wanted to let everyone know that they have Fuel Injection parts, A/C units an other parts. Located in Findley.

Members reading this and have something that you’re looking for…it might be a opportunity for you to pick up what you need…and help out Cathy Hull.

Contact Eric Grassman at 937-776-7176.

Jim

P.S. I also recommended Paul Krimmer!

Below is the event schedule for 2025 which was reviewed at the Annual meeting today.  This will also be uploaded to our Facebook page and posted on the ZROC website.  Please print out a copy and post it on your refrigerator so you can always see what event is coming up next.  As was discussed today some of the dates for these events might change if needed due to weather, conflict with other events or other circumstances beyond our control.  There might also be events added as we go through the year so please stay in touch with our Facebook site, our website and your emails for updates.

The club is off to a good membership start this year, so if you haven’t renewed your membership yet please take a moment to do so this week.  Thanks again for supporting ZROC…looking forward to a GREAT 2025! 

Our Annual Meeting has been set

Saturday, February 8th from 12-2 pm

Location

Buffalo Wild Wings

3969 Morse Crossing

Columbus, OH 43219

Hope to see everyone there!

The 1st newsletter of 2025 is attached. Hope you enjoy it. While you’re here, please take a moment to renew your club membership for 2025 or if your new to the club sign up and join! Membership is only $20/year and if you regularly go to one of local Columbus Nissan dealerships for service work you might save that much on your 1st visit. Hope to see everyone at our Annual Meeting in February. Once the location and time have been set a notice will be posted.

Happy reading!

Our annual event to see the fall colors and drive some great twisty roads. Date is Saturday, October 19th. Meeting location is in the parking lot behind the McDonald’s at Winchester Square located on Gender Road. Meeting time is 10am. At the end of the drive, we will stop somewhere to have beverages and a bite to eat, location of this is TBD.

Hope to see a lot of members there.

Good Morning fellow ZROC’ers. Below is the 4th Qtr Newsletter. Please check it out and take note of our upcoming events for the remainder of the year. Hope to see a lot of you at our Hocking Hills drive in about 2 weeks. Happy reading…..