ZCON Events
Sunday Events – September 7, 2025
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm-5pm | Motorsports Tech Inspections | Back Lot of Marriott Hotel | Note: Convention check-in & registration is not open until Monday morning. ZCON Motorsports will have a tent in the parking lot to conduct pre-tech for Motorsports Activities. Both vehicles and helmets need to be inspected. Please bring your signed drivers packet! | Yes |
Monday Events – September 8, 2025
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 11am | Motorsports Tech | Back Lot of Marriott Hotel | All vehicles and helmets must pass tech inspection prior to participating in any motorsports events. Please find the motorsports team in the hotel parking lot at the Car Tech Station. Please bring your signed drivers packet! | Yes |
| 10am – 4pm | Registration & Z Store | Marriott Hotel, Mustang Room | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| 12pm – 3pm | Suds-n-Shine Party | Marriott Hotel, left-side of property | Wash your car from your trip, prepare it for a show and refresh yourself with some cold beer, good music, and great friends! | Yes |
| 5:30pm Cash Bar, 6pm – 8:30pm Reception | Opening Ceremonies and Special Guests | Marriott Hotel, Salons 6-10 | Join us for ZCON opening-festivities at the Embassy ballroom. Speakers will kick off the week, we’ll review the schedule and there will be heavy-appetizers and cash-bar. | Add-On (Optional) |
| 8:30pm – 10:30pm | Texas Chili Party | Marriott Outdoor Back Patio (walk straight through lobby from front doors). | The Z Club of Texas annual tradition! This ZCON social event immediately follows the Opening Ceremonies and consists of homemade Texas-style chili and refreshing margaritas. | Yes |
Tuesday Events – September 9, 2025
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 4pm | Registration & Z Store | Marriott Hotel, Mustang Room | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| 8am – 11am | Motorsports Tech | Back Lot of Marriott Hotel | All vehicles and helmets must pass tech inspection prior to participating in any motorsports events. Please find the motorsports team in the hotel parking lot at the Car Tech Station. Please bring your signed drivers packet! | Yes |
| 9:30am “Towels Down”, 10am – 3pm, Car Show | ZCCA Judged Car Show Competition | Graystone Quarry 4520 Graystone Quarry Ln, Franklin, TN 37064 | ZCCA’s Judged Z car show competition. Food concessions will be onsite. Please read ZCCA Judging Rules to understand classes and judging rules. Stop by some of the participating vendor booths as well! | Add-On (Optional) |
Wednesday Events – September 10, 2025
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 11am | Registration & Z Store | Marriott Hotel, Mustang Room | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| 8am – 11am | Motorsports Tech | Back Lot of Marriott Hotel | All vehicles and helmets must pass tech inspection prior to participating in any motorsports events. Please find the motorsports team in the hotel parking lot at the Car Tech Station. Please bring your signed drivers packet! | Yes |
| 9am – 1pm | Guided Fun Run (Z’s, G’s, Q’s and other “in-family” Nissan, Datsun or Infinitis may participate) | Depart from Host Hotel Parking Lot | Organized by the Nooga Z/G car club members, expect good times driving with fellow enthusiasts on a curated run. Expect curvy roads and special views along the way. Stops include Jack Daniels Distillery and Uncle Nearest Distillery (known for the longest bar in the world). | Yes |
| 1:30pm – 4pm | Karting Event | Music City Kartplex 3225 US-231, Shelbyville, TN 37160 | We are renting out the whole venue! So, even if you don’t plan to race, please join us and spectate! Note – this is VERY close to “Uncle Nearest” distillery – cruise-destination and home to the “longest bar” in the World. | Add-On (Optional) |
| 5:30pm – Buses Depart 6pm – 9pm, Social Event | “Hump DaZe” Social Event | Mill Creek Brewing Co. 2008 B, Johnson Industrial Blvd, Nolensville, TN | This ZCON-tradition is a celebration of “Z Club Life” – enjoy an evening with new and past friends. Evening includes food & beverages and bus-transportation is included with ticket-fee. | Add-On (Optional) |
Thursday Events – September 11, 2025
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 3pm | Registration & Z Store | Marriott Hotel, Mustang Room | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| All Day | Scenic “Self-Drives” | Routes oriented for Marriott beginning location. | Several Routes and points of interest available – this is not GUIDED – there are several options. See registration room for routes and adventures to enjoy. Round up some fellow Z Car enthusiasts. | Yes |
| 8am – 3pm | Drift Exhibition | TBD | Spectators can watch for free, and there will be a process for charity ride-alongs. Please see the motorsports page for full schedule details. | Yes |
| 9am – 1pm | AutoX Event | TBD | AutoX is an optional event available to all ZCON participants. Event will be run by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) – fully catered (no participant cone-working!) | Add-On (Optional) |
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | ZCCA Business Meeting | Marriott Hotel, Franklin Room | The yearly ZCCA Business Meeting should be attended by a representative of ZCCA-member clubs. Coffee & water will be provided – please join and hear the latest news on ZCCA programs AND…ZCON 2026 proposals. | Optional |
| 6pm – 8pm | Special Guests Evening Tech Talks & Stories | Marriott Hotel, Salons 6-10 | An evening with a variety of ZCON guests – dignitaries of car-design, restoration, racing heritage and more are regulars at ZCON. | Yes |
| 8pm – 10pm | Special Guests Meet & Greet and Autograph Session | Marriott Hotel, Salons 6-10 | Memorabilia signing by ZCON special guests after the discussions, please LIMIT your items to 3 pieces. | Yes |
| 8pm – 10pm | ZCON Diecast & Memorabilia Exchange | Marriott Hotel, Salons 6-10 | This is the annual ZCON Diecast Collector’s Exchange. Find rare and special cars and accessories to add to your collection or bring some of your items to trade with other enthusiasts. All ZCON participants may BRING/SHARE items to sell or trade! 🙂 | Yes |
Friday Events – September 12, 2025
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – 3pm | Registration & Z Store | Marriott Hotel, Mustang Room | The ZCON Registration Room is your “base camp” for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, bid on silent auction items and more! | Yes |
| All Day | Scenic “Self-Drives” | Routes oriented for Marriott beginning location. | Several Routes and points of interest available – this is not GUIDED – there are several options. See registration room for routes and adventures to enjoy. | Yes |
| 8am – 3pm | HPDE Track Day | Polecat Driving Academy 1054 Polecat Hollow, Fayetteville, TN 37334 | ZCON HPDEs are intended to help you navigate the track and develop your skills. If you are an intermediate or advanced driver, you will enjoy this high-speed adventure. Obtain instruction in a controlled environment. Please see the motorsports page for more information. Note – track plans to invite food-trucks for on-property food & beverage. | Add-On (Optional) |
| 6pm – Bar/Concessions 7pm – 9pm – Movie | ZCON Movie Night | TBD | Movie Popcorn will be available and presentation/movie begins at 7pm. | Add-On (Optional) |
Saturday Events – September 13, 2025
| Hours | Activity | Location | More Information | Included in Base Ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am – Load-In 10am – 3pm Car Show 2pm – Awards & Raffles | Registration & Z Store Onsite at People’s Choice Car Show | Onsite at Car Show Location | ZCON Registration will be at the People’s Choice Car Show on Saturday!! Check-in and buy merchandise, get tickets to take a chance at winning some cool Raffle Prizes & more! Note – Spectating at the Car Show is free, however, entering a car into the show requires add-on “people’s choice” car-show ticket to base-ticket | Add-On (Optional) |
| 5:30pm – Cash Bar 6pm – 9pm, Dinner Auctions & Awards | Awards Banquet & Closing Ceremonies | Marriott Hotel, Salons 1-10 | Recap the week’s festivities enjoying a plated meal in this semiformal event. All event awards except for People’s Choice car show trophies will be given out during the evening’s festivities. LIVE and Silent Auctions and remaining raffle-prize winners announced. Special unveiling of ZCON 2025 location & details. | Add-On (Optional) |
Why is ZCON 6-Days?
Exploring a region and packing all the events that make ZCON what it is requires a longer schedule. ZCON is a true “convention” offering social events, motorsports activities and car-shows.
What’s included with ZCON?
The base ticket for ZCON provides you credentials for the event (badge/lanyard, goodie bag) and the right to add on Motorsports or other “optional” activities.