New Jersey Z Car Club
2026 Upcoming Events
You don't need to be a member to check out our meetings and events!
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E-mail NJZCarClub@GMail.com to contact us and get E-mail reminders of upcoming events.
NJ Z Club 28th Annual Car Show
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, 9am–2:30pm (Rain date August 29th)
Registration: 9am–11am
Hosted and Sponsored by:
1400 US-22,
Bridgewater,
NJ
08807
Google Map to Bridgewater Nissan
Save time at the show and pre-register your car (at no obligation or upfront cost) at:
NJ Z Show Registration Portal
- Everyone is invited – you don't need to be a Member!
- Get there early, we expect a big turn-out.
- First 100 Z cars will receive a free Z Car Show tee shirt, dash plaque, plus a goody bag with car stuff.
- Over 60 trophies to be awarded! 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies in Stock and Street Mod, plus Nissan Mod, Roadster, GT-R & Other Nissan/Datsun trophies.
- Lots of great raffle items, and a 50/50!
- Bridgewater Nissan is also offering 20% discount on parts purchases for the day of the show.
- Food Truck for refreshments and lunch.
- A family friendly event: no alcohol, please be respectful & polite to our generous hosts.
- Help promote the Show by hanging a NJ Z Car Show Flyer.
‣ Base Registration is $15 (payable at the show).
Looking forward to a great day shared with Z enthusiasts. Your participation is what makes this show so rewarding!
September Z Car Corral at Watkins Glen
Friday, September 4th – Monday, September 7th, 2026
Hilliard US Vintage Grand Prix
Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Gate 2,
Watkins Glen,
NY
14891
Map from Gate 2, the East Tunnel, and take first right turn
- Join the Annual Festivities that spread across Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen State Park, the historic roads for racing and finally roll onto the Watkins Glenn International race track to take some Parade Laps!
- Watch the Hilliard US Vintage Grand Prix, and the highly competitive international GT event.
- Scenic Cruises.
- Car Show…
- Saturday parade laps on track.
- Weekend ticket is $52
- Register at Z Car Corral Registration
- Waiver and Release Form at Waiver & Release Form
JDM Only Car Show
Sunday, September 6th, 2026, 9am–3pm
duCret Center of Art
1030 Central Ave,
Plainfield,
NJ
07060
Google Map to duCret Center of Art
- Team Toyminator presents its Annual Car Show celebrating Japanese makes & models - 1999 and older.
- Entrance fee is $25, cash only, at the entrance.
- Keepin' the OldSchool Alive!
September NJ Z Car Club Meet
Sunday, September 13th, 2026, Noon–2pm
Green Knoll Grill
645 Rte 202/206,
Bridgewater,
NJ
08807
Google Map to the Green Knoll Grill
- Park together and give tips on what to do to prepare for car shows, Grab Lunch & review successes & lessons from the NJ Z Car Club Show…
ZCon 2026
International Z Car Club Convention
Monday, September 21st –
Saturday, Sept 26th, 2026Organized by the Z Car Club Association (ZCCA) at ZCCA.org
Hosted by: Desert Z Association (Phoenix AZ)
Hotel:
Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West
860 North Riverview, Mesa, Arizona,
Mesa,
AZ
85201
Google Map to Sheraton Mesa Hotel entrance
- Room Rate: $ 175 per night, plus tax.
- Group Code: ZCCZCCH
- Complimentary on-site parking.
- Indoor pool, fitness center, & pet friendly rooms.
- Wi-Fi: Included.
- Book your room at: https://zcon.org/conventions/2026/hotels/
- Note the booking link will set a stay range from Thursday, September 17th, through Tuesday, September 29th, 2026. You can adjust the dates, a couple of days before and/after these dates to match your adventure plans!
- Car Shows: ZCCA Judged show plus a People's Choice show.
- High Performance Driving Events
- Karting & e-Sports.
- Vibrant Arizona, Zoo, Golf, Spas, and more…
- Texas Chili party, and the fantastic Awards & Closing Ceremony Banquet.
- Special guest speakers from Nissan's history and present.
- Check out photos from last year's ZCon at NJ Z Club Past Event Photos.
Laps for Charity - September
Sunday, September 27th, 2026, 9am–3pm
Dover Motor Speedway
1131 North Dupont Highway,
Dover,
Delaware
19901
- Each event allows participants to experience the one mile, high-banked concrete oval that has challenged NASCAR's best since 1969.
- 100% of proceeds from this family-friendly event will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities, whose mission is to help children in need.
- Multiple options are available for Laps for Charity:
- Regular Session: $75 per vehicle, participants will take 5 group laps around the track (in your own car) behind a Dover pace vehicle.
- VIP Session: $125 per vehicle, participants will take 8 private laps around the track (in your own car, the only other car on the track) behind a Dover track vehicle.
- Pace Car Passenger: $50 per person, sit shotgun in Dover's Ford Mustang Mach-1 pace car as it turns five laps around the Monster Mile.
- Photo at the Monument: $25 per vehicle, take a photo to commemorate the day with your vehicle in front of the famous 46-foot tall Monster Monument at Victory Plaza. Photos will be available to download on the SCC-Dover website following the event.
- Track Treasures Trailer: Momentos, Nascar collectibles, one-of-a-kind autographed items, clothing and advertising banners will be available for purchase near the Monster Monument.
- Appropriate rollover protection is encouraged for convertibles, cabriolets, and open-top vehicles. This includes T-tops, Targa tops, fixed roll bars, fixed roll cages, and roll bars that automatically deploy in the event of a collision or rollover. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with their tops down should consider wearing eye protection, such as glasses or sunglasses.
- Not permitted: Motorcycles, trikes, slingshots, or other all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
- Car clubs and groups interested in participating may contact Colin Ward at cward@dovermotorspeedway.com for schedule availability. Passenger vehicles only (convertibles allowed).
- Event Rules:
- Drivers must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- All participants must sign an event waiver in order to participate.
- All passengers must wear their seatbelt.
- No alcohol is allowed.
- Vehicles must be street legal.
- Drivers must follow the speed set by the pace car.
- Cars must remain single file… ABSOLUTELY NO PASSING!
- Register at Laps for Charities Registration
- Waiver and Release Form at Waiver & Release Form
October NJ Z Car Club Meet
Sunday, October 4th, 2026, Noon–2pm
Green Knoll Grill
645 Rte 202/206,
Bridgewater,
NJ
08807
Google Map to the Green Knoll Grill
- Let's recap the pluses and potential improvements gleaned from our show, and how we can make it even better and more valuable for members next year!
21st Anniversary Z1 Motorsports Z Nationals!
Friday, October 16th –
Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 9am–4pm
Z1 Motorsports
2877 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy,
Carrollton,
GA
30116
Google Map to Z1 Motorsports
- Hit the track with Z1’s exclusive motorsports event at the world-class Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville, GA.
- Drive your Nissan or Infiniti solo or with an instructor.
- Z1 Media Crew on-site for photo/video ops.
- Lunch provided.
- On-site Z1 parts and performance experts.
- Limited spots available. Google Map to Atlanta Motorsports Park
- Check out Z1’s state-of-the-art building, showcase your vehicle, and participate in a variety of activities.
- Attending the show is free with General Admission! Note: On-site parking is only available with Premium Registration.
- Building tours.
- Food trucks on-site.
- Meet with parts and performance experts.
- Free Z1 swag bag / t-shirt with on-site Premium Registration purchase.
- Product giveaways, people's choice car show/awards, and dyno exhibitions.
Organized by: Z1 Motorsports at Z1Motorsports.com
November NJ Z Car Club Meet
Sunday, November 1st, 2026, Noon–2pm
Green Knoll Grill
645 Rte 202/206,
Bridgewater,
NJ
08807
Google Map to the Green Knoll Grill
- As we close this year's season, Let's plan for improvements we can make to the Club, the website, social media, etc. to enhance awareness and engagement for Nissan and Datsun Z sports car enthusiasts.