| What a California weekend. I meet Rob from ZCG first thing in the am, and we cruise to Buttonwillow to cheer-on our Z32 brethren at the Redline Time Attack held at Buttonwillow Raceway. My plans got jumbled up a bit, as I was expecting my 300 to be done with paint (changed to lambo orange) and Ashley to go with me. I warned Dean D and Mr. Mark Leader that my plans were dynamic, but Leader ditched last minute anyway (punk!). In the closing days and minutes, Ashley got a dog so she stayed home, Leader broke his car, and Rob’s ride got sick. That left Rob and me to cruiZe Ash’s 350 together. Doot, doot! From there we headed to Anaheim for the West Coast Nationals held on Sunday the 29th. You’ve seen pics from the show and pics from the Time Attack, so I’ve summarized my weekend of both. Shortly into our drive, we pass over the San Luis Reservoir. Yeah, Zboost, California sucks. 
Our drive was cool and problem-free. We had to coax the gal at the gate to let us in without paying. Rob offers her Z services and I give her a reach-around. Score – we’re in FOC. (Does anybody actually read the commentary anymore, or just look at the pics?) Welcome to the Redline Time Attack. 
The first session for the SPL car was underway, and a few minutes in she got towed in with broken stuff that I’ll let Kuah explain. Hi Seb! 
Glenn, seen here, and Lee D were hard at work on Salah’s car as well: 
Here is Salah’s ducting, followed by Kuah’s: 
*********************************************************** I snapped this vid of the SPL 300, and what a driver (and nice guy!) Ryan is: [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWXDB80uIek ] ****************************************************
Salah has to be one of the most, uh, aggressive, drivers I know. I believe he said his camber was a degree out until they made adjustments: 
Followed by: 
Yes, there were some hotties there. The skin on this one had everyone staring, and is NSFW, so here is the link: [ http://www.photodump.org/stored13/scotts94z32-hottie-topless.JPG ]
Ready to run:
GT3 Cup Car (spec Miata for guys with $$$) 
The winner of the modified class: 
A few other cars out and about follow. This rare RHD GTIR:
 
V8 Z31 
TTOD S15 
Beautiful 240ZG
The Zs check in:
Rob and I head out after the last session to get down to Anaheim. We check in to the Orange Doubletree Inn. Everything looks normal at this Doubletree, right? Look more closely. 
But upon closer inspection, it appears Spiderman has webbed Rob to the window. 
While out food-searching, I find this guy. I wish I had this as a kid: 
Sunday am: Dean meets me bright-and-early at the hotel. It was too wet outside, or we would have done a little roll on video: 
Time to clean ‘er up from the insect-filled drive before things heat up too much: 
Much better: 
And the new NISMO 350z: 
One more from the 350 crowd, which I have no explanation for:
Now onto the rest of the show: Mr. Ks old 240z greets us as usual 
There really were some beautiful early gen Zs in attendance: 
GO San Jose SHARKS! 
RB240Z 
Got, headlights? 
Why can’t Z32-owners park in a line? 
See the theme? 
Get it yet? 
Kevin Neely’s beauty (nice engine bay!): 
Kevin’s mod-sheet after I got done with it and explained what “ETC ETC” meant: 
Our favorite TT owned by SpeedyZX (Joe K): 
This monster is owned by Cons Pilapil (sp?): 
And the ZPider with 345 rears: 
Does anyone else STILL HAVE the magazine? I do: 
The drive home was hot, long, and interesting. First we see this guy on the highway:
Then this horrible accident: 
We forge through and enjoy a Cali sunset. Once again – Cali sucks, eh? 
There was also this freaky cat stuck in a bag. Good thing the Deans were there to help it out. It was good to see all you guys! Thanks for the excitement and good times. Until next time. Enjoy,
SS
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We face formidable challenges. I am not afraid of them. I am prepared for them. 
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Saturday Redline Time Attack. Sunday West Coast Nationals. - 
