MAZOC fans, as the snow threatens to make winter a cold reality, its time to once again start thinking and planning for ZDayZ 2015!! 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!!.
http://www.zdayz.com/registration/re...istrants/index
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 months. In the mean time start making your plans (requesting vacation time, reserving your room or cabin, etc.). Here are some links to all the pertinent information along with some videos to get you excited all over again:
ZDayZ!
FAQ | ZDayZ 2015 ZDayZ Site FAQ answers pretty much all questions you may have.
ZDayZ Web Site and a link to the accompanying video:
ZDayZ 2014 - The Enthusiast Experience. on Vimeo
More history, legends and tales regarding "The Dragon".
Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, motorcycle and sport car two lane tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, and Six Gap North Georgia.
Lodging/Where To Stay!
FONTANA RESORT
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
I am providing a link to the Minis on the Dragon webpage where they have a complete listing of all the options available to you.
MINIs On The Dragon - Lodging
WHERE IS THE DRAGON?
Tail of the Dragon On Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...f0d86517f7653a
VIDEOS TO PUMP YOU UP!
KevR's video from ZDayZ 2012 when Daisuke and KevR joined us on one of our Dragon runs.
FIRST TIME DRIVING THE DRAGON? ORIENTATION & SAFETY TIPS
I posted this last year and it seemed to help folks who had never been before to mentally prep for the Dragon. Again, the video was produced by the Minis on the Dragon group and I linked to their youtube video.