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Exclusive: Nissan Suspending All North American Racing Operations for 2008

Nissan and Nissan Motorsports (NISMO) will not be sponsoring or officially participating in any motorsports activities in North American on the verge of bringing over the GT-R, the most ferocious sports car from Nissan ever for North America. Earlier in the day we reported on a rumor that Nissan was getting out of American motorsports and we now have confirmation from Nissan. According to Scott Vazin, Director of Product Communications for Nissan Motor Company, though they're getting out for [Fiscal Year] 2008, "we'll keep a presence around the world." More »

7:40 PM on Tue Dec 11 2007
By Matt Hardigree
4,489 views, 26 comments

Latest by velocecrat: "What series could we be in that would be consistent aross all markets?" Back before the FIA became FOCA's lap dog, they would have an answer for this. Carmakers, please help ACCUS help you. more »

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Nissan Dumping All North American Motorsports Operations?

UPDATE:We have conformation of this rumor, read the whole post on Nissan Racing with quotes from Nissan Motors. We've heard from a little birdie that a new accountant at Nissan has determined that NISMO North America/Nissan Racing North America is too expensive and must end. That means no more Nissan-backed CORR, Grand-Am or Drifting teams. The announcement was apparently made internally a week ago so that teams can find new manufacturers. All before the Nissan GTR hits our shores. Awesome! The rumor is unconfirmed, but also un-denied, so take that for what it's worth.

1:45 PM on Tue Dec 11 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,479 views, 17 comments

Latest by Trackback: A shocking bit of news from Nissan is that they are dropping out of all factory-sponsored racing here in North America for 2008. more »