Nissan GT-R to be in Rolex Grand Am Series

Elmo187 · December 3rd, 2007, 03:26 AM

Courtesy of AutoBlog

Quote:

A brief blurb over at GT Channel revealed a rumor we hope would come true. According to the site's sources, Nissan may be considering campaigning a GT-R in the U.S.-based Grand Am series. If it were to come to fruition, we'd expect the GT-R to be mixing it up in the GT Class with Porsche GT3s, BMW M3s, Corvettes and Ferraris. With a slightly detuned engine (power is limited to 450 hp) and a serious diet, we think a GT-R campaign could up the ante on what is arguable one of the most exciting motorsports events around.

no word yet as to which Grand Am series its gonna be in (Koni Challenge or Rolex Sports Car).

YF19pilot · December 3rd, 2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo187

Courtesy of AutoBlog

no word yet as to which Grand Am series its gonna be in (Koni Challenge or Rolex Sports Car).

If it's factory backed, probably the GT class. Koni Challenge seems more tuner cars, and not as much publicity. Not to mention that Nissan has a history with the 24 at Daytona, and would probably want to repeat their successes. Koni Challenge doesn't run the 24. Though earliest this will be is probably the 2009 season, which means I most likely won't be there to see it. Would be cool, I imagine. I remember the first year the RX-8s ran, there were some 6 or 7 teams on the field. Wonder if we'll see the same with the GT-R's...

Crash Override · December 4th, 2007, 01:24 AM

The other difference is, as YK19 said, Koni isn't on Speed TV usually. They might cut their teeth in Koni at the end of the year this season, but in all likelihood it will all out assault on Porsches in 2009.

Elmo187 · December 4th, 2007, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YF19pilot

Koni Challenge seems more tuner cars....

no, Koni Challenge is for factory street cars built to race spec.

YF19pilot · December 5th, 2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo187

no, Koni Challenge is for factory street cars built to race spec.

Ah, okay. I never really got a chance to see them in action. Usually by the time I get over to the track for the 24, there might be one or two Koni cars left there.

The_Finn · December 5th, 2007, 03:40 PM

oh please oh please oh please may they come to limerock with the Rolex GT series

ESPNSTI · December 5th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Oooh, the Rolex series already a lot of fun to watch, this would make it even more interesting.

jayhawk · December 6th, 2007, 10:12 PM

Sweet, hope the Rolex series stops by Road America next year.

Any word on ALMS and the GT-R? I am sure Nissan will be doing LeMans...

Elmo187 · December 8th, 2007, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawk

Any word on ALMS and the GT-R? I am sure Nissan will be doing LeMans...

i doubt it. for right now, they're developing the GT-R for SuperGT and Grand Am for right now. they're gonna wait and see how it does in both series and then they might think about coming back to LeMan. i'm pretty sure they want to really bad seeing as how they dominated when they were racing with the old Nissan prototypes of the early 90's.

December 4th, 2007, 01:24 AM	#3
Crash Override Joined: Feb 8th, 2007 Last Online: September 5th, 2008 Location: Alfred/Utica, NY Posts: 19 Car: 91 Infiniti G20 Rep Power: 0	The other difference is, as YK19 said, Koni isn't on Speed TV usually. They might cut their teeth in Koni at the end of the year this season, but in all likelihood it will all out assault on Porsches in 2009. __________________

December 5th, 2007, 03:40 PM	#6
The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: 05:38 AM Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 27 Posts: 2,212 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 25	oh please oh please oh please may they come to limerock with the Rolex GT series __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ Basically i go accurately and on special lines

December 5th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#7
ESPNSTI Your Guide to TG/FG Joined: Dec 9th, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Decorah, IA Age: 36 Posts: 4,291 Car: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (USDM) LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	Oooh, the Rolex series already a lot of fun to watch, this would make it even more interesting. __________________ Top Gear Episode Guide (Excel) \| Top Gear Episode Guide (HTML) \| Top Gear Classic Episode Guide (HTML) Other Top Gear Guides \| Fifth Gear Guides \| Clarkson's TV/Video List \| Tiff Needell's TV/Video List

December 6th, 2007, 10:12 PM	#8
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 11:23 AM Location: Listening to stories from the Brân Lwyd. Age: 32 Posts: 4,805 Car: MY07 G11 WRX-TR WRB. Rep Power: 77	Sweet, hope the Rolex series stops by Road America next year. Any word on ALMS and the GT-R? I am sure Nissan will be doing LeMans... __________________ It is nice to have friends like you on this forum. In the wee hours I'll meet you, down by Dun Ringill. Wife is re-employed....maybe I will show up unexpectantly at the next Nürburgring meet...

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Rolex 24 at Daytona	YF19pilot	Motorsports	2	January 31st, 2007 09:47 PM
Hand crash at Mid-Ohio, Rolex Sports car race	Jafo	Motorsports	15	July 26th, 2006 10:11 PM
3-series 5-series, one car, one ugly outcome.	Blayde	General Automotive	23	March 20th, 2006 12:16 AM