Nissan to go V8 racing

[omicron]

Nissan is to join forces with the Kelly V8 Supercars (V8SC) operation to become the first new brand in V8 Supercar racing under the Car of the Future regulations taking effect next year.

The Japanese company's entry to the sport, taking on Holden and Ford. Nissan sources have already told motoring.com.au that they will not reveal which model or what engine it will choose to race in 2013. Speculation is the body could be that of its new medium-sized car, Altima.

The Nissan announcement comes on the heels of talk of a Chrysler entry and fresh speculation of a Korean brand being enticed to enter the series.

Nissan is linking up with the existing team of brothers Todd and Rick Kelly, which now fields Holden Commodores. The Kelly operation is chaired by former Holden Special Vehicles chief, John Crennan.

Nissan's move comes 20 years after it exited Australian touring car racing with a sour taste in its mouth. It's all-conquering early four-wheel-drive, twin-turbocharged GT-R was outlawed from Australia's premier championship to make way for the introduction of the two-make V8 formula.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2012/sports/nissan/v8sc-nissan-to-go-v8-racing-28721

[Mustangfan2003]

An Altima?  Sounds like they going to water down the product much like Nascar.  Companies should only enter if the product is actually V8 and rwd.