NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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has made a name for itself as one of the premiere engine builders in prototype racing. With the cancellation of the LMP1 class in the new Tudor United Sports Car Championship in the US, Nissan is now competing in the top class of prototype racing in the US.

The Muscle Milk Pickett Racing team that previously campaigned a Porsche RS SpyderPorsche RS Spyder Gen.1Germany, 2005 > 20102 versions
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and more recently an HPD-ARX03aHonda HPD ARX 03aJapan, 2012 > present2 photos
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, is switching to an Oreca 03-NissanOreca Oreca 03 NissanFrance, 2011 > present2 photos
for the new season.

Nissan is even contributing its factory driving squad of Lucas Luhr, Klaus Graf and Alex Brundle to Muscle Milk Pickett Racing for major races like the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans.

"We're glad to welcome Muscle Milk Pickett Racing to the Nissan family and look forward to having our official drivers learn from such a successful team.”

"We are also very proud to have brought Nissan back to the forefront of U.S. sports car racing,” said Darren Cox, Nissan Global Motorsport Director.

In last weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours test, Muscle Milk’s Oreca turned a best lap of 1:40.692, which was about one second off the fastest car in the class.

Nissan is also powering a MorganMorganUnited Kingdom, 1909 > present12 models
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-Nissan from OAK Racing in TUSCC as well.