Laguna Seca American Le Mans and SCCA invite for Z and GT-R Owners.

Tino2fasT · 05-01-2012, 01:03 PM

Just checking to see what the interest level is for attending this event for the Z owners in the Los Angeles and closely surrounding areas. I dont know if this invite was sent to the 350Z owners.

I happen to own a 370Z and was sent this invite via email, but i cant see Nissan turning anyone away. If there is interest, there would be nothing cooler that participating in a Z caravan up to Monterey.... I know the fun that can be realized because I have done this on my Suzuki GSX-R 750 a few times going to the annual AMA/MotoGP RedBull Motorcycle Roadrace at Laguna Seca.

The date for this is race is , May 11-12, 2012. A Friday and Saturday. The only problem here is the short notice.... I say this because unless you know someone in Salinas or Monterey and since this is a 2 day event... Lodging for that Friday night is a must find.

Finding lodging while the MotoGP/AMA race is at Laguna Seca **WITHOUT** prior reservations for a large group of people to stay "together"... well lets just use the word "impossible", lol.

But hey, I'm willing to give it a try if we have some interest in attending. There will be a "Special Z and GT-R" parking Corral that ONLY Z's and GT-R's can get into for both days-tickets are $90 for both days with a paddock upgrade-Private hospitality chalet for both days-Private trackside viewing area at turn 2-Complimentary food and beverage-Gift Bags-Behind the scenes paddock tours and autograph sessions and other special events.

Lets see if we have a group that wants to caravan up!

LakeShow · 05-01-2012, 01:10 PM

I would go but too far away. I like that Z's are getting recognition though for events.

christian370z · 05-01-2012, 01:48 PM

^Same, wish it wasn't 7 hours away. I got an invite, looks like a fantastic event though!

Tino2fasT · 05-01-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

I would go but too far away. I like that Z's are getting recognition though for events.

Yeah, I thought it was pretty cool too to be getting this invite from Nissan Motorsports directly... especially with the "Z's and GT-R's ONLY" dedicated parking area!

That takes like 90% of my worry about going to that event out of the equation for me, (2009 370Z with NO door dings) and I know that parked with others Z's that they will be careful not to bump it opening thier doors!

red6spd · 05-01-2012, 02:11 PM

This would be so cool. I have to move west. The North East BLOWS!!!

MacLean · 05-01-2012, 03:00 PM

That would be a fun event to attend. Way to far for me to attend. Have fun.

Mt Tam I am · 05-01-2012, 04:32 PM

Is this a driving event as well or just a spectator event? I'm going Memorial Day to drive, but would love to go before too.

Tino2fasT · 05-01-2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Is this a driving event as well or just a spectator event? I'm going Memorial Day to drive, but would love to go before too.

Its a spectator only event.. like the title of the OP says, its an American Le Mans and SCCA event. Nissan Motorsports has invited Z and GT-R Owners to attend to watch the ALM's race (those cars are a BLAST to watch too) and to get to meet the drivers, get autographs and SWAG at Laguna Seca is well worth $90 bucks, that track is one of the best in the WORLD, all i have to say is ONE word to prove that... the word is "Corkscrew", lol. Those that are into racing and not just having a nice car like the 370Z know of what I speak!

sv nismo · 05-02-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tino2fasT

Its a spectator only event.. like the title of the OP says, its an American Le Mans and SCCA event. Nissan Motorsports has invited Z and GT-R Owners to attend to watch the ALM's race (those cars are a BLAST to watch too) and to get to meet the drivers, get autographs and SWAG at Laguna Seca is well worth $90 bucks, that track is one of the best in the WORLD, all i have to say is ONE word to prove that... the word is "Corkscrew", lol. Those that are into racing and not just having a nice car like the 370Z know of what I speak!

Hi: I'm a New Z owner: NorCal.....Never got the invite. Did they just automatically send you it or did you register on a site? .....Thanks. Leguna Seca is like an hour from me and I've never been. Could be nice way to spend the weekend with my Z.... and the wifey

Tino2fasT · 05-03-2012, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sv nismo

Hi: I'm a New Z owner: NorCal.....Never got the invite. Did they just automatically send you it or did you register on a site? .....Thanks. Leguna Seca is like an hour from me and I've never been. Could be nice way to spend the weekend with my Z.... and the wifey

I got a couple things installed at the Dealership from the Nismo line, and i think that is what put me on their "radar".. I live in L.A. (So-Cal) and have been to Laguna Seca multiple times.. Man if I lived an hour from that track that would be my home away from home! GREAT track! You owe it to yourself to go at least once, lol. Personally, I like Motorcycle Racing more that Auto Racing, but the ALM Cars are stunning to watch and at Laguna Seca should be a lot of fun. Then around fellow Z and GT-R owners with the dedicated parking area, icing on the cake!

brucelidat · 05-03-2012, 07:10 PM

It's only $90? No way, that is too cheap. I got the email, but I didn't see a price and deleted it.

brucelidat · 05-03-2012, 07:13 PM

NM, just looked at the old email, it doe shave a price. I have stuff to do that weekend, though. Oh wait, I just realized it's just an opportunity to go see Le Mans, not a track weekend.

brucelidat · 05-03-2012, 07:14 PM

I thought it was track days which would have been ridiculous.

Kenny · 05-03-2012, 08:14 PM

I would go but that's Mother's Day weekend.

Twenty years ago I came out of her vagina and changed the course of her life and mine.

Purple, because aliens can't wear hats.

takjak2 · 05-04-2012, 01:14 PM

This is the same kind of gig Nissan put on for us at the Alabama Grand Prix (Indy and Grand-Am), which was excellent. Highly recommended and a great deal.

05-01-2012, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tino2fasT Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rllg Hlls Estates, Ca. Posts: 36 Drives: '09 370Z Spt Pkg 7AT Rep Power: 15	Laguna Seca American Le Mans and SCCA invite for Z and GT-R Owners. Just checking to see what the interest level is for attending this event for the Z owners in the Los Angeles and closely surrounding areas. I dont know if this invite was sent to the 350Z owners. I happen to own a 370Z and was sent this invite via email, but i cant see Nissan turning anyone away. If there is interest, there would be nothing cooler that participating in a Z caravan up to Monterey.... I know the fun that can be realized because I have done this on my Suzuki GSX-R 750 a few times going to the annual AMA/MotoGP RedBull Motorcycle Roadrace at Laguna Seca. The date for this is race is , May 11-12, 2012. A Friday and Saturday. The only problem here is the short notice.... I say this because unless you know someone in Salinas or Monterey and since this is a 2 day event... Lodging for that Friday night is a must find. Finding lodging while the MotoGP/AMA race is at Laguna Seca WITHOUT prior reservations for a large group of people to stay "together"... well lets just use the word "impossible", lol. But hey, I'm willing to give it a try if we have some interest in attending. There will be a "Special Z and GT-R" parking Corral that ONLY Z's and GT-R's can get into for both days-tickets are $90 for both days with a paddock upgrade-Private hospitality chalet for both days-Private trackside viewing area at turn 2-Complimentary food and beverage-Gift Bags-Behind the scenes paddock tours and autograph sessions and other special events. Lets see if we have a group that wants to caravan up! __________________ 370Z SP 7AT

05-01-2012, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I would go but too far away. I like that Z's are getting recognition though for events. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-01-2012, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	^Same, wish it wasn't 7 hours away. I got an invite, looks like a fantastic event though! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

05-01-2012, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	This would be so cool. I have to move west. The North East BLOWS!!! __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

05-01-2012, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Is this a driving event as well or just a spectator event? I'm going Memorial Day to drive, but would love to go before too. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

05-01-2012, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 16	That would be a fun event to attend. Way to far for me to attend. Have fun.

05-03-2012, 07:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	It's only $90? No way, that is too cheap. I got the email, but I didn't see a price and deleted it. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-03-2012, 07:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	NM, just looked at the old email, it doe shave a price. I have stuff to do that weekend, though. Oh wait, I just realized it's just an opportunity to go see Le Mans, not a track weekend. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-03-2012, 07:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	I thought it was track days which would have been ridiculous. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-03-2012, 08:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I would go but that's Mother's Day weekend. Twenty years ago I came out of her vagina and changed the course of her life and mine. Purple, because aliens can't wear hats. __________________

05-04-2012, 01:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	This is the same kind of gig Nissan put on for us at the Alabama Grand Prix (Indy and Grand-Am), which was excellent. Highly recommended and a great deal. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

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