{"id":1461,"date":"2024-10-22T23:49:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T23:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/services\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T18:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:52:20","slug":"schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-25efe059 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container__video-wrap\"><video autoplay loop muted playsinline><source src=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Events.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\/><\/video><\/div><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-152b2cf8\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">ZCON Events<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4a87feac alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-5c6f27f2 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">ZCON Event Schedule<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">ZCON is a 6-Day Adventure that is designed to showcase the heritage of the Nissan\/Datsun Z Car while exposing the participant to regional and social opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d65a08d3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c1588b44\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-337fd67d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08065-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg ,https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08065-scaled-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08065-scaled-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08065-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1572\" width=\"484\" height=\"302\" title=\"DSC08065-scaled-1\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-5408ebdb uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Car Shows<\/h5><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Enter your Z into the ZCCA Judged Car Show or the Saturday &#8220;All Nissan-Infiniti&#8221; People&#8217;s Choice Car Show.  <br><br>This is where sponsors\/exhibitors will be featuring and selling their merchandise!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-0aba367f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zcon_med_res_0155-1024x683.jpg ,https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zcon_med_res_0155.jpg 780w, https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zcon_med_res_0155.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/zcon_med_res_0155-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1826\" width=\"484\" height=\"302\" title=\"zcon_med_res_0155\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-73129e9b uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Social Events<\/h5><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Opening &amp; Closing Banquets with special guest speakers, Wednesday &#8220;Hump DaZe&#8221; event, ZCoT Texas Chili Party, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2d120e8e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-96e3610f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/237011989_4424395637604002_3741903082428724385_n-1024x793.jpg ,https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/237011989_4424395637604002_3741903082428724385_n.jpg 780w, https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/237011989_4424395637604002_3741903082428724385_n.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/237011989_4424395637604002_3741903082428724385_n-1024x793.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1823\" width=\"484\" height=\"302\" title=\"237011989_4424395637604002_3741903082428724385_n\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-3883f3b0 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Motorsports<\/h5><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">It wouldn&#8217;t be a car event without some kick-a** motorsports activities.<br><br>ZCON 2026 is offering HPDE Track Day at Firebird Raceway, AutoX at Nissan&#8217;s Test Facility and Karting at Octane Raceway!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-65f8bb55 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1358-1024x683.jpg ,https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1358.jpg 780w, https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1358.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/zcon.org\/conventions\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_1358-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1842\" width=\"484\" height=\"302\" title=\"IMG_1358\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-4cdd22fa uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Drives and Regional Attractions<\/h5><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Go on a guided cruise, or grab instructions for curated &#8220;self-drives&#8221; within the region.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e1e5aeac alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3365ac90\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Sunday &#8211; September 20, 2026<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Hours<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Activity<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Location<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">More Information<\/mark><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Included in Base Ticket?<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>12pm-5pm<\/td><td>Motorsports Tech Inspections<\/td><td>Sheraton Parking Lot<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>Note: Convention check-in &amp; registration opens <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Monday morning<\/span><\/strong>. The ZCON Motorsports team will have a tent in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">back parking lot<\/span> to conduct pre-tech for Motorsports Activities. Both vehicles and helmets need to be inspected. Please bring your signed drivers packet!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ecf81369 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-93fb9946\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Monday &#8211; September 21, 2026<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Hours<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Activity<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Location<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">More Information<\/mark><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Included in Base Ticket?<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>8am \u2013 11am<\/td><td>Motorsports Tech<\/td><td>Sheraton Parking Lot<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The ZCON Motorsports team will have a tent in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">back parking lot<\/span> to conduct pre-tech for Motorsports Activities. Both vehicles and helmets need to be inspected. Please bring your signed drivers packet!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10am \u2013 4pm<\/td><td>Registration &amp; Z Store<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The ZCON Registration Room is your &#8220;base camp&#8221; for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a &#8220;self-guided&#8221; drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12pm \u2013 3pm<\/td><td>Suds-n-Shine Party<\/td><td>Sheraton Parking Lot<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>Social parking-lot event&#8230;music and a keg (21-years+ only).<br>Wash or primp your car for ZCON-week festivities and refresh yourself with some cold beer, good music, and great friends!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5:30pm Cash Bars<br><br>~6pm start ~8:30pm end<\/td><td>Opening Ceremonies<br>and Special Guests<\/td><td>Sheraton Ballroom<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>Join us for ZCON opening-festivities in the ballroom. Meet your ZCON team members, hear from speakers to kick off the week. Learn about the schedule and special touches available for participants. Ticket includes appetizers and water\/tea. Cash-bars available. Many consider this combined with the chili-party as &#8220;dinner&#8221; but feel free to eat beforehand if apps\/chili aren&#8217;t enough. \ud83d\ude09<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8:30pm \u2013 10:30pm<\/td><td>Texas Chili Party<\/td><td>Sheraton Pool Area<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The Z Club of Texas annual tradition lives on (thank you to the Z Club of Texas!). <br><br>This ZCON social event immediately follows the Opening Ceremonies and consists of a bowl of homemade Texas-style chili and a margarita (21+ for Margarita). There will be a cash-bar available for other beverages.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-56af6dd2 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2c3a2204\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Tuesday &#8211; September 22, 2026<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Hours<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Activity<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Location<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">More Information<\/mark><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Included in Base Ticket?<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>8am \u2013 4pm<\/td><td>Registration &amp; Z Store<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The ZCON Registration Room is your &#8220;base camp&#8221; for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a &#8220;self-guided&#8221; drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8am \u2013 11am<\/td><td>Motorsports Tech<\/td><td>Sheraton Parking Lot<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>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! <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>Guided area drives<\/td><td>Leave from<br>Sheraton Hotel Parking Lot<\/td><td>Explore Phoenix with a guided area drive!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td><br>Scenic &#8220;Self-Drives&#8221;<\/td><td>At-will, on your own!<\/td><td>Several Routes and points of interest available &#8211; this is not GUIDED &#8211; there are several options. See registration room for routes and adventures to enjoy. Round up some fellow Z Car enthusiasts.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>Load-In at AZ Athletic Grounds<\/td><td>AZ Athletic Grounds<br>6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212<\/td><td>Pre-Staging is available for the Judged Competition &#8211; participants and VENDORS may pre-set their vehicles\/booths the day prior. More details to be posted as we get closer to ZCON week.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6pm \u2013 Bar\/Concessions<br><br>7pm \u2013 9pm \u2013 Content\/Movie<\/td><td>Movie Night<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><td>Enjoy a movie at the local dine in theater!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>Karting event<\/td><td>Octane Raceway<br>9119 E Talking Stick Wy, Scottsdale, AZ 85250<\/td><td>Come and race \/ game at the local octane raceway!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-496340f9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-762e9c92\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Wednesday &#8211; September 23, 2026<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Hours<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Activity<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Location<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">More Information<\/mark><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Included in Base Ticket?<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>8am \u2013 4pm<\/td><td>Registration &amp; Z Store<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The ZCON Registration Room is your &#8220;base camp&#8221; for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a &#8220;self-guided&#8221; drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8am \u2013 11am<\/td><td>Motorsports Tech<\/td><td>Sheraton Parking Lot<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>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! <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>ZCCA Judged Show <\/td><td>AZ Athletic Grounds<br>6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212<\/td><td>Join the yearly judged car show at this INDOOR facility we have reserved! Booths from select vendors and concessions will be available to enjoy &#8211; come out and spectate if you&#8217;re not &#8220;in&#8221; the Judged competition.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>&#8220;Hump DaZe&#8221; <br>Social Event<\/td><td>Martin Auto Museum<br>4320 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306<\/td><td>This ZCON-tradition is a celebration of &#8220;Z Club Life&#8221; &#8211; enjoy an evening with new and past friends.  Evening includes food &amp; beverages and bus-transportation is included with ticket-fee.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e5470d8d alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-9dc2e548\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Thursday &#8211; September 24, 2026<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Hours<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Activity<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Location<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">More Information<\/mark><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Included in Base Ticket?<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>8am \u2013 4pm<\/td><td>Registration &amp; Z Store<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The ZCON Registration Room is your &#8220;base camp&#8221; for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a &#8220;self-guided&#8221; drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8am &#8211; 4pm<\/td><td>HPDE track day<\/td><td>Firebird raceway <\/td><td>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 &#8211; track plans to invite food-trucks for on-property food &amp; beverage.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Day<\/td><td>Scenic &#8220;Self-Drives&#8221;<\/td><td>At-will, on your own!<\/td><td>Several Routes and points of interest available &#8211; this is not GUIDED &#8211; there are several options. See registration room for routes and adventures to enjoy. Round up some fellow Z Car enthusiasts.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>ZCON Diecast &amp; <br>Memorabilia Exchange<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>This is the annual ZCON Diecast Collector&#8217;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! \ud83d\ude42<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>Special Guests Evening<br>Tech Talks &amp; Stories<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>An evening with a variety of ZCON guests &#8211; dignitaries of car-design, restoration, racing heritage and more are regulars at ZCON.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>Special Guests Meet &amp; Greet <br>and Autograph Session<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>Memorabilia signing by ZCON special guests. <br><br>Please LIMIT your items for signatures to 3 pieces.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6b55a98b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-60c9334c\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Friday &#8211; September 25, 2026<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Hours<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Activity<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Location<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">More Information<\/mark><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Included in Base Ticket?<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>8am &#8211; 3pm<\/td><td>Registration &amp; Z Store<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The ZCON Registration Room is your &#8220;base camp&#8221; for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a &#8220;self-guided&#8221; drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Day<\/td><td>Scenic &#8220;Self-Drives&#8221;<\/td><td>At-will, on your own!<\/td><td>Several Routes and points of interest available &#8211; this is not GUIDED &#8211; there are several options. See registration room for routes and adventures to enjoy.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>ZCCA Business Meeting<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The yearly ZCCA Business Meeting should be attended by a representative of ZCCA-member clubs. Coffee &amp; water will be provided &#8211; please join and hear the latest news on ZCCA programs AND&#8230;ZCON 2027 proposals. 1-2 representatives\/club max., please.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>All Nissan-Infiniti People&#8217;s Choice Car Show<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><td>Friday Evening Car Show &#8211; All Nissan means anything &#8220;in-family&#8221; can participate &#8211; Infiniti&#8217;s, Datsuns, and other &#8220;Nissan&#8221; models!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4fcc13a5 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e5a08345\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Saturday &#8211; September 26, 2026<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Hours<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Activity<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Location<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">More Information<\/mark><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Included in Base Ticket?<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>8am-1pm<\/td><td>Registration &amp; Z-Store<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>The ZCON Registration Room is your &#8220;base camp&#8221; for your ZCON experience. Check-in and place to go if you have questions, want to buy merchandise, raffle tickets, pick up a &#8220;self-guided&#8221; drive instruction sheet, bid on silent auction items and more!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>Nissan Testing Facility AutoX<\/td><td>Nissan Technical Center North America<br>Maricopa, AZ 85138<\/td><td>AutoX is an optional event available to all ZCON participants. <br>Event will be run by Nissan &#8211; fully catered (no participant cone-working!). Base ZCON ticket is required.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TBD<\/td><td>Nissan Testing Facility TOURS<\/td><td>Nissan Technical Center North America<br>Maricopa, AZ 85138<\/td><td>View the Nissan testing facility with guided tours provided by Nissan, and participate in a parade lap around the high speed oval track!<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5:30pm &#8211; Cash Bar<br><br>6pm &#8211; 9pm, Dinner<br><br>Auctions &amp; Awards<\/td><td>Awards Banquet <br>&amp; Closing Ceremonies<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>Recap the week\u2019s festivities enjoying a plated meal in this semiformal event. All event awards except for People&#8217;s Choice car show trophies will be given out during the evening&#8217;s festivities. LIVE and Silent Auctions and remaining raffle-prize winners announced. Special unveiling of ZCON 2027 location &amp; details.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-On<br>(Optional)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-15bd56e0 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1a4a1910\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Sunday &#8211; September 27, 2026<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Hours<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Activity<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Location<\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">More Information<\/mark><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Included in Base Ticket?<\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>8am-10am<\/td><td>To-Go Cups<\/td><td>Sheraton Host Hotel<br>860 N Riverview<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<\/td><td>Coffee and Donuts will be provided for those on the way out of the hotel.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-31ec3615 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4d7d62ec\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e4f4e4f6\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">6 Days of Adventure <br>with Fellow Enthusiasts<\/h3><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Exploring a region and packing all the events that make ZCON what it is requires a longer schedule. 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Stretch it's legs in a group drive, or push it harder at the track.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Show and Go: Z&#8217;s were Meant to be Driven. Stretch it&#8217;s legs in a group drive, or push it harder at the track.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-7cacaa4b\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Make new friends: ZCON is  a social event wrapped around the celebration of the Z-Car.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-43436432\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-aba220df\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">What&#8217;s included with ZCON Registration?<\/h3><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">The base ticket for ZCON provides you credentials for the event (badge\/lanyard, goodie bag) and the right to add on Motorsports or other &#8220;optional&#8221; activities.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-7d76b67e\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-0e9c4bc9\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Chili Party and other events as noted above.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Chili Party and other events as noted above.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-46b5e2dd\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Event &#8220;Goodie&#8221; Bag &#8211; a useful event-bag with ZCON catalog and a variety of trinkets and sponsor drop-ins.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-2b84fc25\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Event Badge - displays your name to other participants and has your Z Club name, flipside has event schedule QR code for easy access\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Event Badge &#8211; displays your name to other participants and has your Z Club name, flipside has event schedule QR code for easy access<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZCON Events Sunday &#8211; September 20, 2026 Hours Activity Location More Information Included in Base Ticket? 12pm-5pm Motorsports Tech Inspections Sheraton Parking Lot860 N RiverviewMesa, AZ 85201 Note: Convention check-in &amp; registration opens Monday morning. 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