ZCCC: Z Car Club of Colorado

NMCO RUN - 2nd Annual
2024-09-27 10:00 - 2024-09-29 07:00 (America/Denver)
Update 23 Sep 2024: Link to Dropbox with detailed itineraries added; First leg posted, more to come
Update 17 Sep 2024: Corrected hotel information, change in route due to road closure (CO Hwy 50 at Blue Mesa Reservoir)
Update 16 Sep 2024: Hotel information added below.
Hi everyone, the date has been set for this years NMCO RUN. It will be the weekend of the 27th, 28th & 29th of September.
Points of Contact:
Albuquerque Z Car Club: Art Singer, 505-835-9170, arts.zccm@gmail.com
Z Car Club of Colorado: Jason Spegal, 904-631-5643, jspegal@spegalnetworks.net
Link to detailed itineraries: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z5fxu35p4xls9dt8qqnyb/AMqUjsq4rUmaZVgeyEMRKtk?rlkey=[REDACTED]&dl=0
Thursday, September 26th:
For those who are staying the night in Trinidad we’re planning to meet for dinner sometime around 7-9pm. Exact time and location is TBD on the day of. Please let Art and Jason know you’ll be coming and about what time you’ll be arriving in town.
Friday, September 27th:
1) Leave Trinidad at 10:00 am
2) Lunch in Alamosa, and onto Durango for dinner and site-seeing.
Saturday, September 28th:
3) Leave Durango at 9:00 am
4) Arrive in Silverton (1-1/2 hr site-seeing)
5) Head for Ouray for lunch and site-seeing
6) Head to Ridgeway where we work our way back to Durango via US HWY 145.
7) Back to Durango for dinner.
Sunday, September 29th:
8) Breakfast and depart Durango back to Albuquerque / Denver
Complete details (pdf form) on the event will be sent no later then September 22.
Although this is a Z run, it is not mandatory that you drive a Z. All makes and models are welcome to join us.
If you plan on attending, please let me know how many will be in your group/car so I can inform restaurants and motels how many will be attending. You can contact me via email (arts.zccm@gmail.com) or text or call me at 505-835-9170.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on this years run.
Art Singer
Vice President
AZCC
Please also cc Jason Spegal (jspegal@spegalnetworks.net), or text/call at 904-631-5643 so I can keep tabs on the ZCCC participation and coordinate any news as necessary. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Art and myself if you have any questions, and let us know if will be participating as early as possible. For those that missed the first NMCO Run, this will be a real treat with fall leaves to boot and some incredible people to meet. Smiles for days!
Jason Spegal
ZCCC
Below is the information needed for all of our hotel stays. Due to road closures we will be spending two nights in Durango instead of one night in Durango and one night in Pagosa Springs. 80% of the drives will be nice twisty roads that should make your Z’s happy.
Thursday Night: (optional for those who want to come to Trinidad the night before the start of the drive)
1) La Quinta Inn (exit 11, in front of Walmart)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zUJbepvS778an82QA
2833 Toupal Dr, Trinidad, CO 81082
917-845-0102
Date: Thursday, September 26th.
Group Rate: $139.00
Group Code: AZCC
2) Holiday Inn Express (if La Quinta Inn is sold out)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/t5qMM8BZiZm68x1u5
3130 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad, CO 81082
719-845-8400
Date: Thursday, September 26th.
Group Rate: $159.00
Group Code: AZCC
Friday and Saturday Night:
1) Holiday Inn Express
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gBc2MvFs555QxRb69
21636 US-160, Durango, CO 81301
Date: Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th
Group Rate: $205.00
Group Code: AZC
Link:
https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=DRODC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=AZC&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
Directions for making a reservation at the Holiday Inn in Durango
1) Click on link above (It sets the group code and travel agent information for you)
2) Scroll till you see a green bar with “View Prices”
3) Change Check-in and Check-out dates
Check-in – 9/27/24 Check-out – 9/29/24
4) Make sure Rate Preference says “Group Rate”
5) Click view price button
6) Choose your room
7) Scroll down to guest information and fill out
8) Scroll down to “Pay with”
9) Click on “Credit card or debit card”
10) Choose reserve without card
11) Scroll down to bottom of page and click “Book for $xxx.xx price”
12) You should receive a conformation email within a minute or two.
FYI: You should receive complete details (pdf form) on the event no later then September 22. Here is a condensed version of the event. We will leave Trinidad Friday morning between 9:00 and 10:00 am. Lunch in Alamosa, Onto Durango for dinner and site-seeing. Leave Durango at 9:00 am. Arrive in Silverton (1-1/2 hr site-seeing), Head for Ouray for lunch and site-seeing. Head to Ridgeway where we work our way back to Durango via US HWY 145. Back to Durango for dinner.
If you have any questions please contact me at 505-835-9170 or arts.zccm@gmail.com
Hope to see a good turnout
Art Singer
Vice President
AZCC

Fun Drive to PASS the Time
2025-07-19 08:30 - 15:00
Fun Drive to PASS the Time

Date: July 19, 2025
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (Departing at 9:00 AM)
Meeting Location: Ken Caryl Park and Ride
Host: Judy G
During this drive, you will experience some of Colorado’s most scenic and iconic mountain
passes. This full-day drive will take us through sweeping views, fresh mountain air, and winding
roads.
We’ll meet at the Ken Caryl Park & Ride and head out through Morrison and Bailey, climbing
over Kenosha Pass to reach Fairplay. From there, we’ll ascend Hoosier Pass into Breckenridge,
continue through Keystone, and finish strong over the breathtaking Loveland Pass before
connecting with I-70 for our return to Denver.
Along the way, there will be pit stops, and we will be stopping for lunch.
This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy Colorado’s legendary mountain roads with fellow Z
enthusiasts. Whether you come for the drive, the views, or the camaraderie, this route delivers on
all fronts and is one you don’t want to PASS up.

Z Across America Rally - Golden to Grand Junction
2025-08-30 08:00 - 21:00
Z Across America Rally – Golden to Grand Junction

WHEN: August 30, 2025
TIME: 8:00 AM
WHERE: Departing from Empire Lakewood Nissan 14707 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401
HOST: RhyneZ
COST: Free to participate – supply your own car, gas, food, lodging etc.

Arrive at 8:00 am to check in and sign waiver.
Drivers meeting at 8:50 am
Departure at 9:00 am
Arrival in grand junction approximately 6:30 PM

We will take a scenic route to get there and it will be 350 miles (350 Z miles). You can turn and head home at anytime if you don’t want to do the full drive.

You must register with ZCCA here: https://zcon.org/conventions/2025/z-across-america-rally/

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Junction, 743 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506-3906
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/gjtdtdt-zar-55ee04c2-3c51-497c-a93b-67141c0a6958/
$159 group rate
$10 breakfast if purchase at front desk
$12 parking if we do not reach 10 rooms

In order to participate in the historic ZAAR adventure – you MUST be driving a NISSAN-family vehicle (i.e. Z-Car, GTR, Infiniti, Datsun, etc…all in-family models are WELCOME).
Full rally information: https://zcon.org/conventions/2025/z-across-america-rally/
