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Before today's GT500 Z, the 350Z won Japan's championship in its first season
Nissan replaced the Skyline GT-R with the Z33 Fairlady Z for the 2004 JGTC season—and won the GT500 championship immediately. Here's the engineering and racing history behind the XANAVI NISMO Z.
Quinn Walton
Oct 134 min read


Nissan’s design handover takes effect today — and the Z is part of Albaisa’s legacy
Matthew Weaver takes over Nissan’s global design operation today as Alfonso Albaisa begins his final advisory period. For Z fans, the change closes a chapter that helped shape the current sports car.
Quinn Walton
Oct 13 min read


ZCON 2026 Starts Today in Arizona: What to Expect and How to Register
ZCON 2026 runs September 21–26 in the Phoenix area. Find official registration links, car shows, driving events, special guests and schedule highlights.
Quinn Walton
Sep 214 min read
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