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Jeff shares the incredible story behind his race-prepared Datsun Z cars, including a 260Z that was stolen and recovered, a purpose-built 240Z race car, and how a car that sat in storage for nearly 30 years eventually found its way back onto the track.
We also dive into:
✅ The history of Z Club of America
✅ How the All Japan Showdown began
✅ Racing at Willow Springs Raceway
✅ Datsun 240Z and 260Z ownership
✅ Vintage racing culture
✅ Driver education and track days
✅ What makes the Z community so special
Whether you're a lifelong Datsun enthusiast, a Nissan Z fan, or simply love motorsports history, this episode is packed with stories, racing passion, and classic Japanese performance.
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00:00 Intro & Welcome
00:24 Why Jeffrey Willerth Joined the Show
01:25 Meeting Jeffrey at Willow Springs Raceway
02:10 Driving Willow Springs During Parade Laps
03:54 The Origins of Z Club of America (1971)
05:04 How Z Club Evolved Over the Years
06:28 The All Japan Showdown Explained
08:35 Growing the Z Community
09:38 Jeffrey's Personal Datsun Collection
10:23 The Stolen 260Z Story
11:22 A Z Car Sits in Storage for 30 Years
12:02 First Track Day for the Restored 260Z
12:56 Building a Full Race 240Z
14:04 Life With a Dedicated Race Car
14:47 Owning Seven Different Z Cars
15:25 Best Cars at Willow Springs
16:31 Race Cars vs Street Cars
17:36 What Jeffrey Would Drive on Track
17:58 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
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