Nissan Nerd Podcast

Hello everyone! In this episode, Nissan marks 40 years of manufacturing in the US. And later, we celebrate the Datsun 620 pickup as part of 6/20 week!

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

Produced by Mike DeLashmutt

Intro: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes

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Reference Articles:

Nissan celebrates 40 years of manufacturing in the US: https://bit.ly/44hNG2H

#NISMOthrifted: https://www.nismo.com/thrifted

Nissan teases the 2024 NISMO Z ahead of its launch: https://bit.ly/3phrKpH

Preview of Formula E race in Portland, USA: https://bit.ly/3qC5yXB

Formula E is going to Tokyo in 2024: https://bit.ly/3PzjiwK

SuperGT: https://supergt.net/

Sentra & Micra Cup: https://bit.ly/3J2eo7e

Nissan Challenge: https://bit.ly/3FlCqsP

GT4 America: https://www.gt4-america.com/

3rd annual Skyline Invitational: https://bit.ly/3COuU7l

5th annual Northeast Skyline GTR Meet: https://bit.ly/3Ju408I

ZCON 2023: https://bit.ly/3PxV7Ph

(Recorded May 20th, 2023)

As mentioned in episode 68, here is our FULL INTERVIEW with three Nissan and NISMO engineers:

Greg Nelson - Program Manager, Nissan Motorsports

Kazuya Magoori (Mago) - Senior Manager, Nissan Motorsports & NISMO

Koichi Ogawara (Ko) - Chief Track Engineer, NISMO

After an eventful race 1 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX, Mike was fortunate to sit with Greg, Mago, and Ko for a bit inside the TechSport Racing office to talk about the new Nissan Z as well as its performance (so far) during its return to GT4 American racing. Nissan intends for their GT4 motorsports program to continue into 2024 and beyond; continuously improving their Z car based on the data they are logging now. In addition, we got to know the engineers personally by asking them about their favorite Nissan car. 

We hope you enjoy our conversation! We would like to thank TechSport Racing, Nissan, and NISMO for their hospitality & support of our podcast, and hope to visit with them again!

KANPAI!

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

Produced by Mike DeLashmutt

Intro: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes

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Reference Articles:

NISMO: www.nismo.com

GT4 America: https://www.gt4-america.com/

TechSport Racing: https://bit.ly/42AbrSa

(Recorded May 21st, 2023)

As mentioned in episode 68, here is the full interview with the drivers...

With little time before the start of race #2 during the GT4 America series at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX, TechSport Racing co-drivers of the #23 Nissan GT4 Z car, Bryan Heitkotter & Tyler Stone, sit with Mike to talk about how they secured their opportunity to race for TechSport Racing this season as well as talk about their qualifying and race 1 performances that weekend.

HUGE thanks for to TechSport Racing, Nissan, and NISMO teams who were on site the entire race weekend, and granted us access to their paddock. They were all such gracious hosts, and new friends of ours. We look forward to covering future GT4 races!

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

Produced by Mike DeLashmutt

Intro: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes

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Reference Articles:

GT4 America: https://www.gt4-america.com/

TechSport Racing: https://bit.ly/42AbrSa

Hello everyone! In this episode a record-breaking Nissan Le Mans racecar goes to auction, we have a FULL lineup of motorsports events to share with you, including the details of our action-packed weekend with the TechSport Racing, Nissan, and NISMO teams during the GT4 America race at the Circuit of the Americas!

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

Produced by Mike DeLashmutt

Intro: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes

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Reference Articles:

A record-breaking 1990 Nissan R90CK goes to auction: https://bit.ly/3Nwr7lv

Ben Collins drives the R30CK: https://bit.ly/42xPenR

UPDATE on the Pole to Pole EV expedition: https://bit.ly/3PalASR

PSA: 2023 LEAF recalled over a potential brake system failure: https://bit.ly/3CjGPts

Nissan takes a double top5 finish in Jakarta: https://bit.ly/3CmWsk2

Preview of Formula E race in Portland, USA: https://bit.ly/3qC5yXB

SuperGT: https://supergt.net/

Canadian Sentra & Micra Cup: https://bit.ly/3J2eo7e

Nissan Challenge: https://bit.ly/3FlCqsP

GT4 America: https://www.gt4-america.com/

Interview with Bryan Heitkotter & Tyler Stone: https://bit.ly/3N3FHiG

Interview with Nissan & NISMO engineers at COTA: https://bit.ly/3CNAzdN

Welcome! On this episode we learn that a R34 Skyline used as a hero car of Paul Walker's character is auctioned off and now holds the record for highest sold Japanese import car. Also, Nissan reports a MASSIVE profit in the last quarter. We also cover NISMO motorsports, and for our Back Alley Chat we go through the eight generations of Sentra and find out which one's are the most performance oriented. 

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

Produced by Mike DeLashmutt

Intro: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes

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Reference Articles:

Nissan reports surging profit: https://bit.ly/45mGxQ2

Ashwani Gupta exits Nissan board: https://bit.ly/43hIxXV

F&F R34 Skyline sets auction record: https://bit.ly/3OC0sV5

SuperGT: https://supergt.net/

Formula E: https://bit.ly/3WqMp6G

Nissan Challenge: https://bit.ly/3FlCqsP

GT4 America: https://www.gt4-america.com/

Nissan Sentra Wikipedia: https://bit.ly/3IzlnnZ

ZDAYZ - May 17th thru 21st: https://www.zdayz.com/

Branson Z Fest - May 31st thru June 4th: http://bransonzfest.com/

Welcome back! For those who follow the show, Mike and Miles have dedicated the past few shows to events happening regionally, and nationally. So for this episode they thought it would be fun to focus on a couple Nissan articles, NISMO team updates, along with a fun conversations about (of all things) lug nuts & wheels locks. Let's get into it!

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

Produced by Mike DeLashmutt

Intro: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes

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Reference Articles:

Excursion from North to South pole with the all-new Nissan Ariya: https://bit.ly/3VyA8wz

Pole to Pole EV website (with live tracking): https://poletopoleev.com/

Archive: Nissan torture tests includes playing Mariah Carey: https://bit.ly/42kD1U6

Nissan recalls 12K Rouges, Pathfinders & Infiniti QX60's:  https://bit.ly/3Nyaztz

Nissan has challenges at round 8 of Formula E: https://bit.ly/42kDaa6

Preview of round 9 of Formula E at the historic Monaco: https://bit.ly/44ianop

SuperGT: https://supergt.net/

Nissan Challenge: https://bit.ly/3FlCqsP

GT4 America: https://www.gt4-america.com/

Nissan car corral at GT4 series in NOLA: https://bit.ly/3HAzIQx

Event: ZDAYZ - May 17th thru 21st: https://www.zdayz.com/

Welcome back! In this episode, Mike and Miles chat with ZCCA members and event organizers Josh Lyman, Kris Kunetka, Chris Karl, and Cade Mertens about Texas Z Fest and Branson Z Fest!

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

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Related Links:

Texas Z Fest: www.texaszfest.org

Branson Z Fest: www.bransonzfest.org

Z Car Club Association: www.zcca.org

We'd like to highlight an event happening March 29th - April 2nd; the first-annual Texas Z Fest in Fredericksburg, TX. This 5-day event is hosted in association with Branson Z Fest (BZF), and the Z Car Club Association (ZCCA).

Similar to BZF, this is a relaxing, do-as-you-please event, although there will be a number of events you will want to attend, such as group cruises, brewery tours, and events at the host hotel! The podcast will be there all-day Saturday. We look forward to seeing you there!

Find more details, such as the host hotel information, go to www.texaszfest.org

Also, to find your nearest official non-profit ZCCA car club, go to www.zcca.org

Welcome back! After a short break, Mike and Miles return to recap the recent SuperLapBattle time attack & cup racing event at COTA in Austin, TX. Fellow Nissan enthusiasts and drivers, Jonathan Wheeler & Hayley Myers, join us for a roundtable and their experiences of the event as well. Join us during this live

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

Produced by Mike DeLashmutt

Intro: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes

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Reference Articles:

https://superlapbattleusa.com/

Global Time Attack: https://globaltimeattack.com/

Grid Life Touring Cup: https://www.grid.life/gltc

Hayley website: www.stiggtr.com

Hayley IG: stig_gtr

Wheeler IG: boosted_wheelz

Hello folks! In this episode, The new GT4-spec Nissan Z will compete in the America GT4 series. Nissan exceeds expectations for its shareholders, and to top it off, we will be speaking with Ohm Pandya about his performance suspension company, Apex Engineered!

Hosted by Mike DeLashmutt and Miles Hall

Produced by Mike DeLashmutt

Intro: 'Highscore' by Teminite & Panda Eyes

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Reference Articles:

A Cali startup earns millions by repurposing LEAF batteries: http://bit.ly/3Xpabz0

Nissan exceeds expectation in Q3 of 2022: http://bit.ly/3JYF6z3

Formula E round 2 recap: https://bit.ly/3Ig2mpR

Formula E round 3 recap: https://bit.ly/3E3d4yF

Nissan FE Team standing: http://bit.ly/3YLzGLP

Nissan FE Team article about R2 & R3: http://bit.ly/3RThlKu

Track information about R4: http://bit.ly/3XlbvCZ

Super GT 2023 calendar: http://bit.ly/3XvIK6u

Nissan Challenge 2023 calendar: http://bit.ly/3FlCqsP

Sentra Cup 2023 calendar: http://bit.ly/3IkVp8a

Nissan Z will compete in GT4 America: http://bit.ly/3YNAU9x

Bryan Heitkotter will drive the new Z in GT4!: https://bit.ly/3IjKQlC

GT4 America 2023 calendar: http://bit.ly/3YN1Ohs

Apex Engineered performance suspension: www.apexengineered.com