Join the LARGEST
Z Rally in History!
Segment | Date | Plans / Route | Map Link (Segment Route)* | Lodging* |
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Kickoff (Evening) | Thursday, 8/21/25 | No “Route” – plans for kickoff party to be posted soon. | ||
#1 | Friday, 8/22/25 | Salt Lake, UT to Rapid City, SD | https://maps.app.goo.gl/YPvtiXHwpzRsKhdR8 | Rocket Motel 211 Mt. Rushmore Rd. Custer, WY |
#2 | Saturday, 8/23/25 | Rapid City, SD to Sioux Falls, SD | https://maps.app.goo.gl/vQbuPDWe3MJMvDmx7 | Hotel On Phillips Sioux Falls 100 N. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
#3 | Sunday, 8/24/25 | Sioux Falls, SD to Chicago, IL | https://maps.app.goo.gl/9aFg8eofUeNn3Aq48 | Chicago Marriott Schaumburg 50 N. Martingale Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
#4 | Monday, 8/25/25 | Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH | https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZWKTfTBcKLtvBijN9 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Painesville – Concord by IHG, 11200 Gold Ct, Painesville, OH 44077 |
#5 | Tuesday, 8/26/25 | Cleveland, OH to York, PA | https://maps.app.goo.gl/xwNBmdrr3XDBsi1p9 | La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham York, 1405 Kenneth Rd, York, PA 17408 |
#6 | Wednesday, 8/27/25 | York PA – Columbus, OH – Indianapolis, IN | https://maps.app.goo.gl/iqaDKPd6W538tDY87 | Hampton Inn 2608 Founders Sq Dr Indianapolis, IN 46224 *When booking mention “ZAAR” / White Rose Z Club |
#7 | Thursday, 8/28/25 | Indianapolis – St. Louis – Kansas City, MO | https://maps.app.goo.gl/9DHse6vJtYTMUitK9 | Comfort Inn Lees Summit @ Hwy 50 & Hwy 291 963 SE Oldham Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 |
#8 | Friday, 8/29/25 | Kansas city, MO to Golden, CO | https://maps.app.goo.gl/LnVRBJ46V2wmXPCP6 | Courtyard by Marriott 14700 W Sixth Avenue Frontage Rd Golden, CO 80401 |
#9 | Saturday, 8/30/25 | Golden, CO to Grand Junction, CO | https://maps.app.goo.gl/2F5LYbLKp5nCCMQE9 then https://maps.app.goo.gl/4H7ov81YNwbRFJHp9 | DoubleTree 765 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506 Group rate $159/night under “ZAAR” – call local |
#10 | Sunday, 8/31/25 | Grand Junction, CO to Las Vegas, NV | https://maps.app.goo.gl/VDzwmYmAn5pV47KD6 | Sunset Station 1301 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014 |
#11 | Monday, 9/1/25 | Las Vegas, NV to Los Angeles, CA | https://maps.app.goo.gl/p9bWWNRsq7erBrxb8 | Comfort Inn Anaheim Resort 300 E Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92802 |
#12 | Tuesday, 9/2/25 | Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ | https://maps.app.goo.gl/iCJy3eZqmwejBoqGA | La Quinta Superstition Springs 6530 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85206 |
#13 | Wednesday, 9/3/25 | Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque, NM | https://maps.app.goo.gl/XHamm6a3hK83529P7 | Marriott Albuquerque 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 |
#14 | Thursday, 9/4/25 | Albuquerque, NM to Oklahoma City, OK | https://maps.app.goo.gl/XU8Hg4GwtdGqiiEp9 | Holiday Inn Express 1700 S. Sooner Rd. Midwest City, OK 73110 405-736-1000 |
#15 | Friday, 9/5/25 | Oklahoma City, OK to Little Rock, AR | https://maps.app.goo.gl/b7kTfyNb9ob7SQ9H8 | Residence Inn Little Rock 1401 S Shackleford Rd Little Rock, AR * Single King or Queen Studio rooms, $94/night + 4% tax 👉 Group Booking Link |
#16 | Saturday, 9/6/25 | Little Rock, AR – Memphis – Nashville, TN | https://maps.app.goo.gl/bjfgQPocZW5X91gn9 then https://maps.app.goo.gl/vnBpDxiK84GEiXfA6 | Marriott Franklin (Host Hotel) or Overflow (Hilton Franklin) |
FAQ’s about ZAAR
What is ZAAR? It is NOT a race, nor time-distance experience – it’s a simple “road trip” with other like-minded enthusiasts who want to enjoy their vehicles and see part of our great country.
“Z Across America Rally” is a concept by the Z Car Club Association to get enthusiasts together and out across this country of ours. The core principle of “Z Club Life” is to enjoy the social aspects, driving culture and adventurous nature of being a Z Car enthusiast.
Commonly asked Questions
Q: Do I need to register?
A: Yes, please…this is so we can arrange with various stops/venues and know how many people to expect. This helps with our stops along the way and evening activities volunteers are putting together.
Q: Is there a cost associated with it? …do I need to be registered for ZCON at the end of the rally?
A: There is NO “cost” to sign up and participate in some (or all) of the rally. This is a volunteer-led event, the only costs you would incur would be for overnight lodgings and attraction entry fees or tolls. Of course, fuel is on you as well. 😉
Q: Does my car have to be a “Z Car” to participate?
A: No, it does not have to be a Z – it DOES have to be a Nissan-family vehicle (i.e. Datsun, Infiniti, other Nissan…)
Q: What will I do on this event?
A: Expect to see part of the country – each segment is different starting typically from a gathering spot (i.e. hotel parking lot) and visiting points-of-interest along the route. Many segments have evening functions (outings, dealer stop-ins, gatherings at other attractions).
Q: My Z’s pretty old, what kind of preparations should I make?
A: As with any road-trip, mechanical upkeep is critical. Ensure your car is well-maintained, has good tires and brakes. It’s recommended with older models to bring tools and spare parts for items that commonly break (i.e. belts, fuses…). Having a mechanic change fluids and do a review is a recommendation as the whole route is over 7,000 miles and each segment is ~300-600 miles.
Q: Should I bring a two-way radio to communicate with other members?
A: Yes, absolutely!! We will communicate on a common channel and try to exchange phone numbers before departing. Each segment has a volunteer-lead that will help coordinate communication. Note, if you’re looking to relive your CB radio days, feel free…but the group will be using convention two-way handhelds.
Q: Will there be stickers or other cool stuff included in the ZAAR event?
A: YES – great sponsors like Nissan North America, NISMO, the Z Car Club Association and others are contributing to provide materials and freebies to enjoy as part of your experience.
