ZDayZ XI 2014 (May 15-18)
 

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Alright MAZOC fans, I know, its still months away but this is a good time for those who are not aware of ZDayZ or have not made plans yet to attend to begin to do so. Each year ZDayZ gets bigger and bigger and this means you need to plan sooner rather than later, or risk not getting a room/cabin at the village resort. 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 begins 1 January, 2014.


Reasons to attend 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, it will subject you 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 over 940 Nissan Z, G and GTR enthusiasts from all over the country and bring them together in the mountains of North Carolina and you have the combination for one heck of a time! Whether participating in the many events that are put together, driving the many excellent roads, or just chillin' and grillin', you can't help but have a fun and relaxing time.

With that in mind start planning now! 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 2013 ZDayZ Site FAQ answers pretty much all questions you may have.

http://www.the370z.com/mid-atlantic-...-vids-etc.html (Courtesy of Al the Shadoquad)

ZDayZ Web Site and a link to the accompanying video:ZDayZ 2012 - For Enthusiasts, By Enthusiasts. 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.

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I may drive the I-Vtak van if my wife decides to go :icon17:

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VTAK POWA!!

Not intentionally copying Steve, but here goes...

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Thanks Jon for setting this thread!

Already have the room booked! Can hardly wait, although I will need tires and brake pads before this years event.

I look forward to attending 2015!

I checked the Fontana Village site and they are booked solid.


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Last year was my last Zdayz. Have fun, folks :D

We'll miss 'ya! I guess we won't have to hear that dreaded sound of you scraping the front lip on the 'vette on those low driveway lips again. Every time I hear that, I cringe, no matter the car!

You can get on the wait list there at Fontana as folks cancel due to various reasons. There are other lodging options nearby as well.

Thanks for the tip! I called and they said the list was fairly long but to not be surprised. We'll see!

If anyone needs to relinquish their cabin, lmk :tup: I need one ASAP

Actually probably going to make it this year!

Not sure if my ears can take the 9 hour drive though. Im sure this will be frowned upon but is anyone trailering down and have a trailer for 2???

man, just get you some ear plugs duuude.:p

Noise cancelling headphones. :icon17:

I literally may need to sound dampen the car. 9+ hours of 70ish mph is enough to make you go numb I think. Anyone going down in a group?? Would enjoy rolling with my homies :tup:

I'm going to do another cruise for the group that goes down Sunday-Sunday, but you can usually find people to travel with that leave mid-week.

IM thinking about taking the full week actually so I can sign up for your volunteer thing.

You don't actually need to be there for the full week to volunteer. You'd just have to make sure you are there Thursday-Friday-Saturday.

Registration is now open. Already 89 people registered...:happydance:

I registered today. 97th person to date. :excited:

I might be able to make this

Registered. :driving:

Love being in charge of cabin duties lol For the first year ever, there will be a Dallas crew :rofl2: yet we have no cabin

If you have not already, call Fontana Village and get on their wait list. Plenty of time still as many will wind up canceling for various reasons.

Last time I got on the wait list, no one called me and there clearly were cabins available online.

Can't make it this year for financial reasons and new job role. :( looking forward to pics and vids! Who needs to borrow my gopro?!

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That blows, but don't give up. If you do get on the wait list, just check in with them periodically to make sure they still have you down.

Two years ago, there were no rooms available, so I talked to a manager (Tim Gamble) and told him about there not being any rooms available online. I also told him that I was with ZdayZ and low and behold, a few rooms became available. I was also on the wait list and no one called me either.

I don't know if Tim Gamble is still the "big honcho", but it would not hurt to ask.

Good Luck and hope to see you there (I already booked the same room I've had for the last two years). I always make my reservations when I check out after the event is over.

Houston group will be there. We got 2 cabins this year!

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And we will be there Sunday to Sunday.

Nice!

I don't know if there is going to be a MAZOC group going down Sunday again this year. I am going to be leaving NoVA early Wednesday morning and look forward to arriving mid-afternoon. I'll be happy to caravan down on Wednesday if anyone else is leaving early from NoVA. I'll be willing to caravan back on Sunday if there is a group planning to do that.

Is anyone in need of a lodge room for the week of ZdayZ? I have a reservation from Sunday-Sunday but it's looking like I'm going to be out for ZDayZ this year since I'll be moving around that time.

Dear God lol that's gonna be so fun

Is there a way to take over it from Thursday til Sunday?

I'll call them tomorrow and see if we can do that.

Most likely with all of the Snow days, my classes won't permit me to go Sun-Sun, so I can coordinate with you to leave around this time if I can get my finals knocked out. :tup:

:eek: :(

Say it ain't so!

Won't be the same with out you El Presidente, but we will soldier on.

Ugh, I'd still love to make it up there this year since I've missed it each time.