ZDAYZ 2016!!! May 19 - 22, 2016
MAZOC fans, as the snow melts, its time to once again start thinking and planning for ZDayZ 2016!! Each year ZDayZ grows larger as the Z Nation of enthusiasts throughout the country and beyond become aware of this awesome event which takes place in one of the most scenic areas of the Great Smoky Mountains. The highlight of ZDayZ is the opportunity to drive your Z on the most famous or infamous stretch of roadway in the nation..the Tail of the Dragon.
So, start getting excited about this coming May and plan to join the thousands of Z owners who have conquered the Dragon and enjoyed meeting and celebrating the Z for what it is...a drivers sports car. The MAZOC group typically caravans down a few days early. Several of us are actually departing on the Sunday prior to enjoy a few extra days of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Dragon a little early.
Registration is now OPEN!!.
ZDayZ 2016 Registration
Why ZDayZ?
First: The Tail of the Dragon. One of the most exciting and fun roads in the country to drive. Consisting of 318 S-turns in 11 miles, you will be subjected to various turns and elevations changes all combined at some extremely off kilter moments to test your driving skills. When you complete your first run on the Dragon you will know just what makes the Z worth every penny you spent to own it.
Second: ZDayZ, the event. Take hundreds of Nissan Z, G and GTR enthusiasts from all over the country and bring them together in the Great Smoky Mountains and you have the recipe for lots of fun! ZDayZ offers a variety of things to do both on and off the road. You'll likely make lasting friendships with fellow Z enthusiasts from all over.
There will likely be a separate thread for MAZOC fans to sign up for a caravan down in the coming weeks. In the mean time start making your plans (requesting vacation time, ABC Store runs etc.). Here are some links to all the pertinent information along with some videos to get you excited all over again:
ZDayZ!
FAQ | ZDayZ 2016 answers pretty much all questions you may have.
FAQ | ZDayZ 2016
Lodging/Where To Stay!
FONTANA RESORT (you will need to ask to go on the wait list at this point, as the resort is almost fully reserved before the previous year's ZDAYZ is over)
Fontana Village Resort. Your Great Smoky Mountain Destination. Fontana Dam, NC
Fontana Village Resort: Reserve Room/Cabin - Please call 800-849-2258 to make your reservation, be sure to mention you are part of the ZDayZ event to get the discounted rate.
OTHER LODGING OPTIONS IF FONTANA RESORT FILLS TO CAPACITY
Lodging | ZDayZ 2015
WHERE IS THE DRAGON?
Tail of the Dragon On Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...f0d86517f7653a
VIDEO TO PUMP YOU UP!
This is a rainy day run with my 2 month old (still stock) 370Z at the 2010 ZDAYZ event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTU1MdtXxqI
Another MAZOC ZDAYZ video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlPrAmSdNpo
FIRST TIME DRIVING THE DRAGON? ORIENTATION & SAFETY TIPS
This was posted in previous years and it seemed to help folks who had never been before to mentally prep for the Dragon. Also can serve as a refresher for those that have been on it but may need a reminder of how "interesting" the road can be. Again, the video was produced by the Minis on the Dragon group and I linked to their youtube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3BADt-ROw
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!