ZDayZ X (May 16-19th, 2013)
 

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Alright MAZOC fans, I know, its still six 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 Sunday the 12th to enjoy a few extra days of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Dragon a little early.


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 750 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!

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.

Already have my cabin :excited:

ewwwwwwww zdayz!!!!!

Damn dude, that first video makes you NOT wanna drive this road.

that plus gas prices... :stirthepot:

Unless you drive balls to the wall D, you will get run over out there from the sounds of it.

So my Driving Miss Daisy a$$ surely would not make it.

Honestly, 90% of the traffic on the road is there to sightsee.

You've got maybe a couple hours a day on the weekends where it opens up enough to really get on it. So, as long as you aren't out there early in the am, chances are you'll be doing 15mph behind a couple of Harley's.



You may still have a whiny passenger complaining you are still going too fast though.

I'm going to try and make it this year but with these gas prices its not looking good. Two years ago when I went with you guys gas for the trip cost more then my nights in the room/cabin.

Got our cabin booked a couple weeks back, super excited first time going. Cant wait to meet a lot of you. I am going to try and book some time before at Z1, or leave the car with them on the way home for a possible motor build (funds at the time need to be present haha).

And thats EXACTLY how I would be driving!:driving:

Smart man... gas prices.. :facepalm: I've been preaching this for years.:tup:

Not true at all. And even if you were getting tailgated, there are places to pull over on the dragon to let others pass.

Chris, I assure you that you would do just fine. Its not necessarily about the speed, its about the combination of turns and weird elevation changes that make it challenging but fun. Yes, there be barnstormers who push it and there be others who don't. There is plenty of room for everyone. Unless its 12:00PM on a Saturday, then its just another line of traffic! :bowrofl:

We hope that things will work out and you'll be able to join us!

hell yeah! slow drivers, that'd be me.. haha...

21 hour drive from my new home.


I guess I'll plan to fly in somewhere nearby and then rent a car.


Maybe I'll rent a 458 Italia and then spend the whole time complaining how it doesn't feel as good as my mustang. :bowrofl:

Rent a red three seventy zee.

i'm gonna try and get a cabin this week. i got vacation time already reserved for zdayz!!

also if there are only 2 and 3 bedroom cabins left i'm willing to get one to share with people. last i saw there were only like 23 cabins left.

ewwwww a mustang.:icon14:

:iagree::iagree:

Why would I want a mustang? :|

For those who already have cabins what numbers are you so I can try and be near you

They told me they would assign me a number like a week before. Right now I just know it could be on 1 of 2 streets. I was not very happy about that.

If you go to this event, then you have a week afterwards to reserve your exact same cabin again for next year.

So, most of the cabins are probably already accounted for. If you stay there and end up loving it, you can book the same cabin right away for next year. If you try it this year and want a different one, then wait until that one-week period is over and see what they have available. Being within six months of the event, I can understand why they may be sparse already.

i'm gonna try to call today if i get time and reserve a cabin (if any are left). do you have to pay in full to reserve one or just like a smaller deposit?

I can share a cabin if someone has extra bed......please let me know....TIA

Can't wait. Will have some more cruises planned for those that want to join...

And we're going back to the top of Clingman's Dome for more stunning views!

steve did u have to pay in full when you reserved your cabin?

No, you pay the first night as a deposit. You can pay the balance in full if you want, or pay when you're there.

perfect. i figure that whatever i get will probably be liek 700 for 4 days and with the holidays comin up i just dont wanna pay that all in full lol

Better book now.

calling during my lunch break.

just calledfonatana village and they are super low on cabins. i got my options of 2 br ones left and i am goin on their site to pick one then call back to reserve.

just reserved my cabin :)

We reserved our cabin for 2013 before we left Fontana this year. :tup:

hell yeah. keep me posted. I'll travel with ya if you have room for one more. :eekdance:

PM me if you are still able to share. I've never been..so I'd be the FNG....

booked mine before i left also. From sunday till sunday! woo.

Steve you will have a play mate.

Last thing I wanted was alone time with my woman. Now you can I can spend time together. :tup: