Nearly 15 years ago, a small midwest Z gather started in the Ozark Hills in southern Missouri. Thanks to the help of Mike Pinckard, Branson Z Fest was born. Each year passing, bringing more die hard Z enthusiasts out to Branson, Missouri once a year during the end of May. With Mike's help, "BZF" as the repeat offenders call it, offers a unique environment away from most notably, scheduled events. This event allows you to "do as you please" with cruises through the Ozark Mountains happening each morning, autocross and racing at the local drag strip, and a lot of socializing and relaxing back at the host hotel.

During the summer of 2014 at the Branson Z Fest car show, an older gentleman dressed in Z apparel and suspenders made his way over to a couple who were attending their first Branson Z Fest. The three talked for some time, seeing that there was no getting away since the man in suspenders was parked right next to the couple. After several chats and some very unique stories, "Mad" Mike Taylor had left such an impression on first year attendee Josh Lyman that he decided to create a local club with the help of "Mad" Mike. That fall Ozarks Z Club, based 20 minutes up the road from Branson, out of of Springfield, Missouri was born through the ZCCA.