Nissan Philippines marked a new milestone in its local history at the Clark International Speedway for the first-ever Nissan Festival last February 1. True to its theme “Driven by Passion, Powered by Legacy,” the event brought together over 1,700 enthusiasts and served as the largest official gathering of Nissan car clubs and fans in the country, transforming the speedway into a hub for performance and heritage.
The festival opened with a Car Club Parade and Heritage Lap, featuring over 50 parade cars and 10 heritage vehicles led by various Nissan car clubs and the Stance Pilipinas community. The track moment became a moving tribute to iconic Nissan nameplates that have shaped the brand’s past, present, and future.
The event also highlighted the intersection of automotive culture and lifestyle through a collaboration with world-renowned artist QUICCS. Inspired by the Nissan Z NISMO, the display featured a one-off creative installation, including a life-sized TEQ63 figure and a custom diecast piece.
QUICCS, also known as Juanito Maiquez, brought his signature street-art style to the forefront of the event, presenting pieces that celebrate design, creativity, and imagination. Guests wandered through the display, captured photos, and felt the energy that connected art with the Nissan experience.
Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, who was represented by 2nd District Councilor Iony De Lara-Bes, expressed her support for the brand’s contribution to the growing automotive industry.
Attendees also explored partner showcases and experiences made possible with the support of Motul Philippines, Overland Kings, Yokohama Tires, Brembo Brakes, PIAA, SONAX, Little Trees, and Shell Pilipinas at the festival grounds.
The afternoon sessions shifted focus to high-performance driving led by Ashley Sison, who thrilled the crowd with skillful maneuvers and daring moves on the track. Fans were also treated to appearances by Nissan brand ambassador Matteo Guidicelli, who participated in driving exhibitions to showcase the brand’s motorsport pedigree to the public. Marlon Stockinger and F4 Motul Racer and Brand Ambassador’ Inigo Anton also joined the event as special guests, adding to the star-studded motorsports lineup.
A significant highlight for enthusiasts was the presence of Hiroshi Tamura, known globally as the “Father of the GT-R.” Tamura-san’s presence brought the brand’s motorsport heritage closer to the community. Three festival participants were selected for an exclusive track experience, joining Tamura-san for a ride-along session.
During the event, Nissan Philippines signaled a busy year ahead, hinting at upcoming additions to its vehicle lineup.
“Seeing our community celebrate Nissan’s legacy firsthand reflects the passion that drives our brand,” said Masao Tsutsumi, President of Nissan Philippines. “This festival marks the beginning of an active year for us as we continue to bring new vehicles and daring experiences to the Philippine market.”
The Nissan Festival concluded as a milestone for the brand, reinforcing its commitment to its customers, its dealer network, and its position as a leader in automotive performance. For the latest Nissan updates, visit https://www.nissan.ph/.
