GTR Festival USA 2024 Wrap-Up

GTR Festival USA Wrap-Up

The first-ever Platinum Racing Products GTR Festival USA was held at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas, from November 15th to 17th, marking a historic weekend for the Nissan GT-R community.

LS3 Swapped Nissan 350Z parked in front of ECUMaster Merchandise Trailer

Right in our backyard, this event brought together the largest gathering of R32, R33, R34, and R35 GT-Rs ever seen in the United States, with record-setting attendance and jaw-dropping moments on and off the track.

R33 and R35 Nissan GT-R parked in showcase under a treeailer behind

The weekend’s packed schedule included thrilling drag and roll racing, an impressive car show, exhibition drifting, and the camaraderie of enthusiasts from around the globe.

R32 and R35 Nissan GT-R parked in showcase with hoods open

Competitors and attendees from the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Japan came together to celebrate the heritage and innovation of the iconic GT-R.

R32, R34 amd R35 Nissan GT-R parked in dragt strip staging lanes with crew and drivers waiting around the vehicles

Trevor and the Motion Auto TV team meeting fans and showcasing their ECUMaster-equipped MK4 Supra build, which turned heads in the paddock and tore down the strip during Friday evening’s roll racing.

MK4 Toyota Supra with custom black and red paintjob with silver vinyl graphics

MK4 Toyota Supra engine bay with single turbo 2JZ

MK4 Toyota Supra rear quarter panel with red and black paint with silver vinyl graphics

MK4 Toyota Supra rear with red and black paint with silver vinyl graphics

Shane’s gleaming R33 Skyline, a crowd favorite in the Show and Shine, representing Manitoba, Canada, with style and stance.

Silver R33 Nissan Skyline parked in car show with ECUMaster merchandise trailer behind

Silver R33 Nissan Skyline GTR engine bay with RB26 engine

Silver R33 Nissan Skyline GTR front fender with white deep dish wheels with polished lips

Silver R33 Nissan Skyline GTR rear with custom exhaust and Manitoba plate

Frankie’s 2JZ-swapped BMW M3, a purpose-built beast spotted in the paddock and competing in the high-octane 2JZ vs. RB vs. VR class.

Red E36 BMW M3 Sedan with the hood open parked between two car trailers

Red E36 BMW engine bay with Toyota 2JZ engine swapped

Red E36 BMW M3 Sedan front corner with chrome wheels

Red E36 M3 sedan rear with 2JZ M3 license plate

The M-Spec Garage crew traveling all the way from Montreal with their stunning R32 Skyline, making waves on the drag strip and proving that true automotive passion never gives up.

crew working in engine bay of White R32 Nissan Skyline GTR with gold valve cover

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, talked with us about Nissan products and shared their stories, and made this inaugural event one for the books. Your passion fuels the GT-R legacy, and we can’t wait to see you all again next year!