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Nissan’s 2008 1-2 GTR Finish @ Suzuka

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On May - 3 - 2012

Today we take a moment to reflect on a great 1-2 victory for the Nissan GTR in 2008′s Super GT race at the Suzuka Circuit.

Designed as a Honda test track in 1962 by John Hugenholtz, Suzuka is one of few circuits in the world to have a "figure 8" layout, with the back straight passing over the front section by means of an overpass. (Click to Enlarge - 1920x1200)

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Video of the Week: 233mph+ GTR Drifts Into the Books

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On April - 3 - 2012

After smashing the GT-R 1/4 mile record at the TX2K12 with an 8.62@173.81mph pass, the Alpha Omega GT-R went straight to the Texas Mile in an attempt to reset the GT-R top speed record of 218mph.

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Video of the Week: The 2011 Z Nationals Event Video

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On March - 1 - 2012

This week’s video comes to us from the great folks over at Z1 Motorsports; gracious hosts of our favorite annual Z/Nissan enthusiast event.

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Video of the Week: GReddy 35RX GT-R @ Fuji Speedway

Posted by Down Shift Admin On January - 17 - 2012

Getting back into the swing of things, what better video to start out the new year with than this one showing GReddy’s 35RX GT-R participating in a top-speed challenge at Fuji Speedway?

Exceeding 205mph around Fuji Speedway the GReddy/TRUST 35RX GT-R is nothing short of magical.

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