8th Annual Midwest Z Heritage Event July13-15,2007
8th Annual Midwest Z Heritage Event July13-15,2007
8TH ANNUAL MIDWEST Z HERITAGE SHOWNashville, IN July 13 - 15, 2007
Schedule of EventsFriday, July 13• Registration — 2 pm to 6 pm at The Brown County Inn, Nashville, IN (at the junction of SR. 46 and SR. 135)There will be signs for the Midwest Z Heritage Show registration when you enter the hotel. You will receive your goodie bag, event schedule, T-shirt and other information upon registering. Early registration via mail for the event is highly encouraged (plus it will save you 5 bucks)! Spectator attendance is free.• Keg-N-Clean: Friday evening – 6pm until (?) at the hotelThe event’s meet-and-greet event – following registration and check-in, come down and clean your Z in the parking lot or just chat with other Z enthusiasts. Wine tasting and live music will be provided nearby at the Chateau Thomas Winery.
Saturday, July 14• Day of Car Show Registration — 9am - 10:45 am at the Brown County Inn parking lot. Judging begins at 11am – car must be registered by 10:45 am. Live music provided by local musicians.Judging will be conducted using ZCCA national rules with awards for 1st/2nd/3rd in each class. People’s Choice and other trophies including the traveling trophy will also be awarded! A raffle of merchandise provided by our sponsors will also be held.• The show will wrap up by 2 pm in order to conduct a p0ker Run through scenic Brown County. That evening at 6 pm, there will be the All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Awards Presentation at the hotel with more live music!
Sunday, July 15• Get together with new friends for breakfast. Then if you have the need for speed, head to the Brown County Dragway to smoke some tires! (Cost is $15) The 1/8th mile dragstrip is located 5 miles north of Nashville. To get there take 135 north to Beanblossom. Turn left on SR. 45 after a short drive exit on Branstetter Road and take to the Dragway.
AwardsShow Trophies:Daily Driver 1st - 5th generation, 1st - 3rd placeStock 1st - 5th generation, 1st - 3rd placeModified 1st - 5th generation, 1st - 3 rd placePeople’s ChoiceBest of ShowBest Survivor (Best original paint & interior)Diamond in the Rough
Dragway Trophies:Best Reaction TimeBest Elapsed TimeBest Trap Speed
Hotel Information:Brown County Inn—PO Box 128, Nashville, IN 474481-800-772-5249 http://www.browncountyinn.com$99.95 plus tax a night (mention the “Z Car Club” event to get this rate) This also includes use of their pool and breakfast at the Inn on Saturday morning.
Other area hotels:You can also check the Comfort Inn (812-988-2284) or Hotel Nashville (800.848.6274) for alternate lodging. Note: no rooms are pre-reserved at these hotels.Please make reservations in advance as there is a limited number of hotel rooms in this popular area.
Other things for you and the family to do nearby:Brown County State ParkBrown County State Park, Indiana’s largest state park, offers lodging, camping, horse camping and riding trails, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, naturalist services, scenic driving, guided horseback riding, pony rides, picnics, fishing and swimming. For more information about activities in the park, visit http://www.browncountystatepark.com.
Take in theatre and live musicBrown County is alive with talented artists and amusing shows. Frequently changing and updated shows keep the stages new and engaging. Most of the establishments take pride in their family-friendly environments and many offer matinees. Visit http://www.browncounty.com for more details.
Shop for unique finds in area specialty shops In Nashville alone, there are more than 300 specialty shops, art galleries and craft studios. Explore the village streets filled with stores teaming with one-of-a-kind finds including stunning artwork, jewelry, clothing, pottery, classic toys, artistry in glass, handcrafted furniture and distinctive home furnishings. For a full listing of specialty shops, go to http://www.nashville-indiana.com/shops.html.
Take a tour of Brown County’s own “For Bare Feet” sock factoryIn 2006, For Bare Feet has opened their factory doors and are offering tours so the public can personally see how the socks are made. From cones of yarn to the finished product, you will witness each step and what it takes to make the perfect sock. All tour participants will receive a FREE pair of socks at the end of the tour.
For registration information:Visit http://www.indyzcarclub.com