2021 Fotozed online car show

Appointed to the Vice President role in 2020, Jason has been a member of ZCCQ since 2018. He has owned and now restored a 1977 260 2+2 and he is quickly becoming known to all current members as our Club Social Convenor, so validating each Australian entry will be simple and easy to do, Jason was also part of the Show n Shine Judging Team at the ZCCQ Festival of Z in 2019.

As the current membership director of OZC, Bob is more than familiar with who our active members and their beatiful cars are.  You’ll find Bob and his beautiful car at all the OZC events and even ZCON as often as he can.

As the current President of ZCCQ, Paul has been involved with active members over the past 8 years, joining ZCCQ in 2013. He has owned a 1974 260 2+2 in New Zealand and again Australia and currently has a 1991 Z32 Track Car fitted with an LS1 Chev V8 with 6 speed transmission, that he raced for the first time since 2000, at the 50th Anniversary 240 Z Festival held at Challenge Bathurst Mount Panorama in 2019.

As an avid auto cross and track day aficionado you’ll find Howie and his Z at parking lots and tracks all over.  Currently the club’s treasurer, he keeps OZC on the straight and narrow and coordinates many of our key annual events like the spring swap meet and Z-Fest.

Steven has been a long time member of ZCCQ since joining in1993 and in that time he has fully restored a 1972 Datsun 240Z Series 2. Look out for his FotoZed online entry as it has a unique front and a different form of 6 cylinder power, plus a nice ‘retro’ look exterior in bright red with black interior. Steve was a member of the 2019 ZCCQ Festival of Z Show n Shine Judging Team, alongside Ross, Glenn and Jason plus he was a judge at the “best of the best” POP Up Car Show in 2018.

Laverne is a lifelong participant in auto cross, pro solo, regional race, ice race and marathon rally (One Lap of America, Cana-Mex).  He’s an owner of several 240z’s and is an avid photographer.  Just like some of our other FotoZed judges, he has many years under his belt as a national judge at ZCON.

In addition to validating member ownership of ZCCQ entrants, Jason has a special interest in Show n Shine events. As mentioned he was part of the 2019 ZCCQ Festival of Z Show n Shine Judging Team and he has also be a judge for another ZCCQ show held in 2018, celebrating Z’s from 1969 Datsun 240 to a 2017 Nissan 370. This show was unique as the club presented ‘one’ of each model though the range for Jason and his team to decide the “best of the best” and this was held at our local NAPA Store [now Repco Max] as part of their Annual ‘POP Up’ Car show program.

As the current President of ZCCQ, Paul has been involved with active members over the past 8 years, joining ZCCQ in 2013. He has owned a 1974 260 2+2 in New Zealand and again Australia and currently has a 1991 Z32 Track Car fitted with an LS1 Chev V8 with 6 speed transmission, that he raced for the first time since 2000, at the 50th Anniversary 240 Z Festival held at Challenge Bathurst Mount Panorama in 2019.

Ross is currently the President of the Gold Coast Muscle Car Association and has been a member since 2008. This club has worked closely with ZCCQ in providing Flag Marshalling Officials for Motorsport Australia meetings, in particular the Challenge Bathurst event at Mount Panorama since 2016. Ross has a keen interest in promoting car show events on the Gold Coast and has been a regular Head Judge at these events specialising in V8 Muscle Cars from the 60, 70’s, 80’s through to today. Ross was appointed Head Judge for the Show n Shine Team at the ZCCQ Festival of Z in 2019.

Brian is the current western VP of OZC and has graciously volunteered to help facilitate the judging activities of FotoZed.  He’s been an OZC member since 2003 and his beautiful vehicles have won many (many), local and international awards.

Chris Karl is a 30+ year Z-car owner and enthusiast living in Ohio.  Chris is the director for the Z Car Club Association, responsible for helping Z-car clubs organize and grow.  The ZCCA is also responsible for the annual ZCON event (International Z Car Convention) and developed the judging standards for stock and modified Z-cars.  Chris’ garage is filled with a variety of Z-cars from 240z, 280z, 300zx, 350z and 370z models and his family members are avid enthusiasts.

Jack has been a Datsun Z owner since 1984, competes in amateur motorsport events, had a television series on SPEED Channel, currently owns a tweaked ’16 370Z, a ’72 510 2Dr, a heavily modified ’76 280Z, a ’67 Roadster, and operates an automotive restoration business specializing in classics called Jack Mac’s Resto Shop.

Trav is the Chief Marketing Manager for Z, Patrol and Navara.  He is a motorsport nut, a passion he has inherited from his father who motor raced professionally in the 60’s and 70’s.  Trav is a failed racer himself and considers himself much handier at punching out excel spreadsheets rather than hot laps at Philip Island.  He considers Japan his second home after living there for several years and travels frequently (when safe) with his Japanese wife.

Rick has owned his 240z for 43 years.  He has recently retired from his role as parts manager at Brantford Nissan after 35 years.   A well respected longtime OZC member in standing, Rick has contributed significantly to the club in various roles include past president and western vice president.

Chad is Nissan Canada’s Chief Marketing Manager for the highly anticipated new Z car. He’s been a car enthusiast since he was a child, often referred to as “Car Lover Chad”, and has a special interest in classic cars, like his own 1990 300ZX.

Troy has been a member of ZCCQ since 2012 and is in the unique position of operating, for another club member, a busy workshop know as Q Auto Repairs. In this role he has wide experience in all the inner workings of our favourite Z cars – be it for the Road or On the Track.  Troy has competed in his own 240 Z at local race tracks including Mt Panorama Bathurst in 2016 – check out his FotoZed online “Most Forgettable Incident” entry.  Troy has also been a Past Judge alongside Jason and Steve at the Napa ‘best of the best’ POP Up Car Show in 2018.