New Jersey Z Car Club

ZDayZ

Wednesday, May 13th – Sunday, May 17th, 2026
ZDayZ Event Information
Blowing Rock American Legion
333 Wallingford St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Google Map to Chetola Resort

Organized by ZDayZ at ZDayZ.com

• Judged & People's Choice Car Show.
• Driving Cruizes.
• Disc Golf Tournament.
• 5K / 10K Run.
• Cars & Coffee Meet.
• Awards & Dinner
• ~200 Z's, G's, GT-R's & Roadsters.

East Coast Z Nationals

Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 7am–6pm
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals
Carlisle Fairgrounds Gate 3 (Carlisle Springs Rd & K Street),
Carlisle, PA 17013
Google Map to Carlisle Fairgrounds

• Autocross and Racing Exhibitions.
• Burnout Contest & Exhaust Competition.
• Scenic Cruise.
• Vendors, Kit Cars, Music and more…
  
• Datsun / Nissan Z Car show area is between buildings T and Y.

• 8am–10am: Registration.
• 10am–Noon: Voting.
• Noon: Last Voting ballots turned in.
• 1pm–2pm: Z Parade plus Photos at Autocross site (NICO).
• 3pm–4pm: Awards, Raffles, 50/50.

1. Carlisle Registration for one car (driver & one passenger) is $45  at CarlisleEvents.com (please note club as “East Coast Z Nationals”)
   • Register by March 25th to save 10%.
   • You can still pre-register up to the week before the show, to speed your trip through the Show Field Registration office…
2. East Coast Z Nationals Registration for one car is $10 at EastCoastZNationals.org

May NJ Z Car Club Meet

Sunday, May 17th, 2026, Noon–2pm
Green Knoll Grill
645 Rte 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Google Map to the Green Knoll Grill

• Meet in the lot, Discuss feedback and suggestions on themed meets…

June NJ Z Car Club Meet

Sunday, June 7th, 2026, Noon–2pm
Green Knoll Grill
645 Rte 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Google Map to the Green Knoll Grill

• Meet in the lot, Talk Z's, Grab Lunch & discuss “What inspired you to get your first Datsun or Nissan Z Car?”

Flemington Foreign and Exotic Car Show

Saturday, June 13th, 2026, 5pm–8pm (Rain date June 27th).
Downtown Flemington
71 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822
Google Map to Courthouse

• 5pm–5:30pm: Parking, Registration (for 1st time attendees, in front of the Courthouse) & sign in.
• 5:30pm–8pm: Car Show.
• Food, music, vendors, trophies.

Pre-register for Flemington Car Shows at FlemingtonCarShows.com

June 13th - 14th Z Car Corral at Watkins Glen

Saturday, June 13th–Sunday, June 14th, 2026
HSR Classic 6 Hour
Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Gate 2,
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Map from Gate 2, the East Tunnel, take first right turn, and head toward Turn 2

• 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 HSR Classic 6 Hour.
• Scenic Cruises.
• Car Show…
  
• Saturday parade laps on track.

• Weekend ticket is $68
• Register at Z Car Corral Registration
• Waiver and Release Form at Waiver & Release Form

Cars & Croissants

Sunday, June 14th, 2026, 8am–11am (Father's Day)
Cars & Croissants in Summit
Springfield Ave, Beechwood Rd, Bank St. & Union Place
356 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ 07901
Google Map to Downtown Summit

• Show runs 8am–11am (get there by 7:30 if showing your car).
• Join the fun on Father's Day and enjoy a morning in Downtown Summit.
• Hundreds of cars and car enthusiasts from all over the region.
• Bring the family and also visit the Summit Farmers Market at DeForest Ave and Maple St.
• Event is canceled in the event of inclement weather.

NJ Z Car Club Somerville Cruise Night

Downtown Somerville,
13 E Main St., Somerville, NJ 08876
Google Map to reserved Z parking in front of the Courthouse

• The NJ Z Car Club will be the featured club for the night!
• Join us in our reserved Z parking spots in front of the old courthouse.
• Over 100 classic cars regularly line Main Street.
• Great music, great cars, great restaurants…
• Get there when you can—those arriving early will help hold the spots.
• Check out photos from past cruise nights at NJ Z Club Past Event Photos.

PA Z Car Club Annual Show

Saturday, June 20th, 2026, 10am–4pm
Faulkner Nissan Mechanicsburg
6627 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Google Map to Faulkner Nissan

• Come on out and mingle with a bunch of Z car owners at Faulkner Nissan.
• Check out Gio's Smokin' Grill food truck Menu for brisket, pulled pork, pizza & more…
• Schedule:
  • 11:00am: Roll In.
  • Noon: Peoples' Choice voting starts.
  • 2:30pm: Final Call for votes.
  • 3:00pm: Awards.
  • 3:30pm: 50/50 Raffle Drawing & Giveaways.
  • 4:00pm: Roll out.

June 27th - 28th Z Car Corral at Watkins Glen

Saturday, June 27th–Sunday, June 28th, 2026
IMSA Sahlen's 6 Hour
Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Gate 2,
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Map from Gate 2, the East Tunnel, take first right turn, and head toward Turn 2

• 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 IMSA Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen.
• Scenic Cruises.
• Car Show…
  
• Saturday parade laps on track.

• Weekend ticket is $80
• Register at Z Car Corral Registration
• Waiver and Release Form at Waiver & Release Form

July NJ Z Car Club Meet

Sunday, July 12th, 2026, Noon–2pm
Green Knoll Grill
645 Rte 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Google map to the Green Knoll Grill

• Meet in the lot, Talk about the Z cars we have brought, then optionally grab an outdoor lunch on the patio.

The Car, Truck & Bike Show

Saturday, July 25th, 2026, 2pm–6pm (rain date Sunday, July 26th)
Crowne Plaza Edison
2035 Lincoln Hwy, Edison, NJ 08817
Google Map to Crowne Plaza Edison

• Noon–3pm: Registration.
• 2pm–6pm: Car Show.
• A portion of proceeds to benefit local US Veterans.
• Thousands of dollars in CASH PRIZES.
• Over 400 of the finest vehicles the tri-state has to offer.
• Muscle Cars, Exotics, Street Rods, Pro-Street, Classics, Low-Riders, Imports, Trucks, Antiques, Sport Bikes, Cruisers, Choppers.
• Professionally Judged.
• Food, music, vendors, trophies.
• Also check out the “Cruise at the Drive-In” on Friday night, July 24th, 5pm–8pm…

For info and to pre-register, check out the organizer: JayBee Entertainment at JayBeeEnt.com

Almost August NJ Z Car Club Meet

Sunday, July 26th, 2026, Noon–2pm
Green Knoll Grill
645 Rte 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Google Map to the Green Knoll Grill

• Great chance to gather in the parking lot to admire the ingenuity and creativity members put into their Z cars, Grab Lunch & Talk about your greatest Nissan & Datsun Z Car detailing or tuning tips…

Laps for Charity - August

Saturday, August 1st, 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!

SpeedTour - Hagerty Cars & Caffeine

Saturday, August 1st, 2026, 8am–6:30pm
New Jersey Motorsports Park
8000 Dividing Creek Rd, Millville, NJ 08332
Google Map to NJ Motorsports Park

• SpeedTour - Hagerty Cars & Caffeine
  • The car show is open to all classic, vintage, exotic, and collectible cars and vintage motorcycles of interest.
  • Car clubs are welcome (drive in as a group, so you can park together).
  • Each $75.00 car show registration includes:
    ‣ 2 Weekend passes to the race events.
    ‣ Tour the track in your show car (12:40pm–1:40pm).
    ‣ VIP Parking.
    ‣ Full access to the race car paddock.

  • Car Show registration at: SpeedTour.net

• Also, check out the Sports Car Vintage Association races, running Friday–Sunday:
  • Driver registration at: SVRA.com
  • Spectator passes available at: EventBrite.com

18th Annual Nissan Meet at Raceway Park

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, 8:30am–5pm
Raceway Park
230 Pension Rd, Englishtown, NJ 07726
Google Map to Raceway Park

• All Nissan, All Infiniti Meet.
• Gates Open at 8:30am, Registration closes at 1pm.
• Car Show with tons of classes and awards (targeted to late model vehicles)!
• Fully judged car show.
• Drift Demonstration (controlled skidding around the track).
• Low Limbo Competition (lower the suspension, reduce tire pressure to sneak under a limbo pole, lowest wins).
• 2 Step Competition (intentionally making the car backfire, loudest backfires win).
• Raffles and giveaways.

New Hope Automobile Show

Sunday, August 9th, 2026, 9am–3pm (show car gates open 7:30am–10:30am)
New Hope Solebury High School,
180 West Bridge St., New Hope, PA 08807
Google Map to New Hope Solebury High School

• One of the oldest judged antique and classic automobile shows in the nation, hosting a splendid display of rare cars!
• Saturday is reserved for American historic & classic cars & trucks, while Sunday is reserved for imports.
• If entering your Z car, choose the first category below which accurately describes your vehicle:
  1. Stock Datsun/Nissan Z: 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX & 300ZX in original, preserved, restored or unmodified condition (Class Z).
  2. Tuner: 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX 300ZX & 510 extensively modified (Class TU).
• It is recommended to upload a 3/4 front view image of your car (even if not required). It can help you be properly classed and ensure your vehicles' presentation is up to their standards of authenticity, originality, cleanliness, & condition.

NJ Z Club 27th Annual Car Show

Saturday, August 15th, 2026, 9am–2:30pm
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, a Nissan metal drink tumbler, 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.

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

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

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

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.