Blog Archive
04-21-17
GT-R Track Edition Wows the Crowds!
The limited production GT-R Track Edition makes its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2017 GT-R Track Edition is designed to deliver a higher level of performance than the GT-R Premium and features elements of the flagship GT-R NISMO. The GT-R Track Edition includes NISMO-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension, 20-inch NISMO forged aluminum-alloy wheels, dry carbon-fiber rear spoiler, standard 565-horsepower hand-assembled twin-turbo VR38DETT 3.8-liter V6 engine with Titanium exhaust system, and a unique red and black interior treatment with leather-appointed Recaro® front bucket seats.
02-02-17
Nissan Onroak Prototypes Impress in Daytona Debut
DAYTONA, Fla. – Nissan engine customer team ESM showed impressive pace in its debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, with the team scoring fourth and seventh place finishes in the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
01-29-17
The Nissan 370Z Is a Classic-Car Bargain Masquerading as a Current Production Model
Nissan today announced its association with country music superstar Blake Shelton and the 13-stop Blake Shelton "Doing It To Country Songs" Tour. The partnership extends to 14 additional festival dates where Shelton is to appear.
01-27-17
Bittersweet Day for Nissan GT Academy Crew at Dubai 24 Hour
DUBAI, UAE – Nissan's all-GT Academy alumni line-up for the Dubai 24 Hour endured a bittersweet day in the United Arab Emirates after finishing eighth in class in the opening endurance race of the year.
01-06-17
GET THE NISMO CALENDAR NOW & see who ESM names for 2017 IMSA season!
Nissan's prototype engine customer team for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has revealed its driver lineup for the 2017 championship.
01-05-17
30 Years on: Nissan’s Iconic 1987 Paris-Dakar Rally Car Rides Again
After exactly 30 years away from the public eye, Nissan has brought one of its most iconic motorsport machines back to life. The stunning 1987 Nissan Patrol Fanta Limon Paris-Dakar rally car has been fully restored to its former glory and made an emotional return to its spiritual home in the sand dunes of the Saharan desert.
12-09-16
This Sunday Race Fans Get the Chance to Watch the NISMO Festival LIVE!
Race fans around the world will get the chance to watch next Sunday's NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway streamed live on NISMO TV on YouTube for the first time.
09-26-16
Strong Performances for NISMO Athletes in Sonoma and Austin
Nissan News:Strong performances for NISMO athletes in Sonoma and AustinIt was a busy weekend in the U.S. with the Pirelli World Challenge series tackling Sonoma Raceway in California and the FIA World Endurance Championship heading to Austin's Circuit of The Americas in Texas.
09-16-16
When Opposites Attract – Nissan Combines its Largest and Smallest
This weekend, Nissan will present its TITAN Hauler XD project truck at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the last Micra Cup race in Ontario of the season, bringing together the extremes of the Nissan Canada line-up – the TITAN XD full-size pickup truck and the Micra subcompact. The TITAN Hauler XD project truck builds on the production TITAN XD's already exceptional towing and hauling capabilities by almost doubling the payload rating with a Nissan Micra Cup race car secured in the truck bed. The Nissan TITAN Hauler XD project truck effectively puts Canada's most affordable racing series on a pedestal as the second season enters its final month in the 2016 calendar.
08-19-16
Friday Fun Fact! Why does nissan use the #23 in racing?
Nissan often uses the number 23 for racing events because the number "2" is pronounced "ni" in Japanese and the number "3" is pronounced "san"; i.e. "ni-san."
07-23-16
Nissan News: nismo festival in Japan, confirmed date for 2016!
YOKOHAMA, Japan – The annual NISMO Festival in Japan has been confirmed for 2016 for Fuji Speedway on December 11.This year will be the 19th running of NISMO Festival that brings together the stars and cars from Nissan's global motorsport activities – both past and present.To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Fuji Speedway, historic Nissan race cars that have a deep connection with the circuit will not only be on display but are also planned to run on the course.Along with this, currently active Nissan race car drivers from Japan and abroad, team principals and legendary former drivers will converge on Fuji to take part in fan events and autograph sessions.
06-26-16
Happy Birthday Shirley Muldowney!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Shirley Muldowney, also known professionally as "Cha Cha" and the "First Lady of Drag Racing", is an American auto racer. She was the first woman to receive a license from the National Hot Rod Association to drive a Top Fuel dragster.
04-25-16
Nissan wins Okayama SUPER GT with championship-winning duo
OKAYAMA, Japan – They have won back-to-back Super GT championships, and now Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli have triumphed in the opening round of the 2016 championship at the Okayama International Circuit.
03-26-16
Nissan ready to kick off Blancpain Championship defense at Circuit Paul Ricard in France
LE CASTELLET, France – Nissan, NISMO and GT Academy Team RJN will take their first steps towards defending their Blancpain Endurance Series championship this week at Circuit Paul Ricard in the South of France.
04-25-15
Nissan named a presenting sponsor of “WINNING: The Racing Life of Paul Newman”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nissan today announced that it has been named a presenting sponsor of the charity screening premieres and after-parties for WINNING: The Racing Life of Paul Newman, a new documentary on the Academy Award® winning actor and philanthropist's storied 35-year racing career. The twin premieres will be held April 16 in Los Angeles and May 22 in Indianapolis, in conjunction with the Long Beach Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500 respectively. All proceeds from screening ticket sales will benefit Racing for Cancer and The Indy Family Foundation.
