Some background:  During 1988 - 1991, our founding member Dieter Roth, Owner of Custom Automotive Services, Oshawa, Ont., was heavily involved in Z-Car racing (GT2, GTU IMSA, Ice Racing) as owner, mechanic, crew chief, driver and enthusiast.

In 1991 there was a realization that "Not in the history of the automobile, including Bugatti, Mercedes Benz, Ferrari, Porsche, etc., has anyone produced a sports car that does so much for so little".

There was also a realization that Z parts and collective enthusiasm were both present in our area, so Dieter and several other Z car fanatics decided to try to form a Z-Car Club based out of Custom Automotive Services, Oshawa.

An ad was placed in the TORONTO STAR, strategically placed flyers were distributed, and word of mouth fired up the club in October of 1993 with 12 members.

Official founding members: Dieter Roth, J.P. Matte, Scott Taras and Steve Tustin.

The 1st official elections were held Nov. 93 electing the first executive:

PRES: Scott Taras

VP: Sean Williamson

Treas/Secr: Dieter Roth

Editor: Brad Guinn

The OZC Club met monthly (1st Tuesday at 8pm), and we had several club events planned along with 9-10 newsletters.  Membership was only $25/yr. but we had no club insurance nor any affiliation with anyone who could provide it.  We spent 11/93 - 11/94 building membership to 40 active members.  Our first official scheduled club event was a BBQ in an Oshawa park ...it was rained out and everyone got lost anyway (This led to the decision for the need for an Events Director on future executives). We did successfully execute several club events like a Show & Shine, Cruises, and participation on the track at Mosport.

The Red circle behind the Z represents the Japanese origin of the Z. Just look at the Japanese national flag. The faux granite finish of the Z represents the age and timeless nature of the vehicle. The tattered checkered flag speaks for itself.