Sponsored by:

 The Anheuser Busch (In-Bev) Brewery

221 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack NH 03054
Telephone: 603-595-1202
Toll-Free: 800-342-5283
Hours: June-August: Open daily 10:00am-5:00pm.
Brewer: Otto Kuhn

Rain or Shine:

• The site is located less than 3 miles from the Crowne Plaza.
• Ample Parking outside (over 250 spaces ).
• Judged cars will be parked by generation (240/260/280/280ZX, etc.) regardless of class (daily driver, stock, etc.)
• A clean, pretty site that has a large grass area with shade trees and picnic tables.
• There is room for cars brought in on trailers.
• Sponsors and vendors will be located in a high traffic area to ensure high visibility.
• The site is handicap accessible.
• Direct access to parking and judged areas – No Ramps
• All judged cars will be parked outside and on clean asphalt.
• People Choice cars will be parked on the adjacent grass area.
• The ZCCNE will make every effort to make the car show and judging process as per ZCCA Rules painless and quick.

Other Notes:

• Local Fire and Police policies apply – ( All have been negotiated )
• Food venders will be on-site the whole day.
• Music will be provided by our local DJ
• Security will be provided.
• Mad Mike is not allowed to ride the horses but can take the free brewery tour as many times as he likes.
• Tours of the Brewery are free and open to anyone over 18 yrs old. Tours take about 1.5 hrs to complete.
• Tour info: http://www.budweisertours.com/z01/index.php/merrimack/overview
• A more indepth tour is also available (for a fee); http://www.budweisertours.com/z01/index.php/merrimack/programs
• Tour review: http://voices.yahoo.com/touring-anheuser-busch-brewery-merrimack-hampshire-601016.html

There will be four car categories: 
People’s Choice, Special Interest, formally judged ZCCA Car Show, and for the first time, a “Heritage” category is being added.  Staging will start at 7:00AM

* People’s Choice Entrants will be adjacent to formal judged car show.  Staging of People’s Choice cars will begin at 7:00 AM on Tuesday morning.

* Judged and Special Interest Vehicle All entries to the Special Interest Category, other than those that have previously won a Gold Cup or Gold Medallion, will have to be approved for the Special Interest Category prior to the show.  Staging will begin at 7:00 AM.

An explanation of the car show rules and categories can be found below.

Judged Z Car Show Rules:
* The Z Car Club Association car show rules will be utilized for the judged car show.  If you have not attended a previous Z Car Convention, it is recommended that you read the  ZCCA Judging Rules document which will help explain categories and judging criteria.

* Judging scores are tallied and winners are announced at the Closing Banquet ceremony.
People’s Choice Z Car Show:

* In the People’s Choice category, Z’s are competing with fellow Z’s of the same generation:

*  1970 – 1978 1st Generation (240Z/260Z/280Z “S30″)
*  1979 – 1983 2nd Generation (280ZX “S130″)
*  1984 – 1989 3rd Generation (300ZX “Z31″)
*  1990 – 1996 4th Generation (300ZX “Z32″)
*  2003 – 2008 5th Generation (350Z “Z33″)
*  2009 – 2011 6th Generation (370Z “Z34″)

* Each registered convention participant receives a voting ballot to tally up their “Choice” for each generation of Z car.  Awards are presented Friday night at the Closing Banquet.

People’s Choice “Heritage” Vehicles Car Show:
*  In the People’s Choice category for “Heritage” vehicles , vehicles are competing with fellow Datsun Heritage vehicles.
*  1962 – 1970 Datsun Roadster
*  1968 – 1974 Datsun 510
*  1955 – 1984 Datsun Truck
*  1937 – 1984 Other Datsun
*  Awards will be presented Friday night at the Closing Banquet.

Gold Cup and Gold Medallion Car Show:
* As is tradition with the ZCCA, those vehicles awarded the ZCCA Gold Cup or ZCCA Gold Medallion from past conventions are not eligible to compete in future events against other “Judged Car Show” entrants.

* However, the ZCCA recognizes that bringing a Gold level car to the convention should have some benefits.  For 2012, the convention committee has agreed to honor these vehicles with a display area, a special award and a “Best Survivor” category on the People’s Choice voting ballot.
* Awards will be presented Friday night at the Closing Banquet.
More details will be provided at a later date. Check back for updated information.

Photography:
Each judged car will have its’ picture taken just as it enters the area set aside for those wishing to have their Z judged.

ZCCA Rules will apply.  We encourage that all show participants read the rules and how cars are classed before registering the car. Any of the convention contacts can help you if you are not sure. There is a link on this site to the rules and guidelines.2013 Convention Car Show

FAQ and General Data

The show is outdoors rain or shine.

• We will make every attempt to pre-classify each car to ensure it’s in the correct class prior to the start of judging.
• Your registration package will have your car number for the show as well as the other track and motor sport events.  This may not correspond to your registration. This must remain on the car for the length of the convention. There will also be a registration sheet with your number in your Welcome Package.
• There will be a class for each vintage and classification. The only exception is Ultra Modified, where all vintages are classed together.
• If there are only two cars in a class, there will be only one award. Three cars will yield 2 awards. Four cars and above will yield 3 awards.
• Gold Medallion and Gold Cup cars will be allowed to compete in a special class for them. This will be a People’s Choice Award. Only registrants can vote. These cars will not be required to pay the show registration fee per ZCCA by laws.
• To allow “proper” time to judge the cars, only a certain number will be allowed to compete. This will be on a first come first serve basis. Upon registering, we will inform you if there are no spaces left.
• Based on the above, and based on interest, there may will also be a People’s Choice Award for non-judged cars. To identify the number of cars interested, it is noted already on the registration form.
• All cars meeting the ZCCA requirements for Gold Medallion or Gold Cup consideration will be held for review by the Gold Medallion/Gold Cup Review committee. If the car is not there at the time it is needed, they will be disqualified for consideration.
• As it pertains to the Gold Medallion and Gold Cup:  This is a separate competition for these elite awards. To qualify, one must achieve a minimum of 280 points from the main competition. The Gold Medallion and Gold Cup judging will not have an effect on the standings of the main competition. This includes Best of Show – Best Engine and Best Interior. This insures all cars in the same class in the same competition are judged consistently. Remember the Gold Medallion and Gold Cup awards are different that the main competition.
• Non-Z but Datsun/Nissan/Infinity vehicles are welcome to participate in the People’s Choice portion of the car show and the staff of ZCON 2013 will work with groups wishing to hold a “car show within a car show” for these cars.
• The ZCCNE will make every attempt to insure all scoring sheets will be mailed with 8 week on the close of the convention.
• 350Zs can now compete in the Daily Driver class as long as they meet the mileage requirements.
• There will be a class for the 370Z – Stock, Street, Nissan and Ultra Modified.
• If you have any .other questions please address them to the ZCCNE contacts for the Convention