Car Show Prohibits VQ-Powered Nissans to 'Ensure a Safe and Enjoyable Atmosphere'
Stereotypes can be harmful, and so can show-offs in affordable Japanese sports cars who continually crash into crowds. This poses a dilemma for event organizers, as drivers of V6-powered Nissans engage in reckless behavior that sometimes leads to disastrous outcomes. In Omaha, Nebraska, the team behind Supercar Saturday has finally reached their limit, hence their decision to prohibit any vehicle with a Nissan VQ engine from future events.
They announced this decision on Facebook over the weekend, and it quickly spread, garnering over 1,000 shares by the time of publication. The message is as polite as a blanket ban can be, yet it leaves no ambiguity. After providing an updated parking map, the Supercar Saturday page stated:
“We also want to share an important update regarding event safety and quality control.
“After careful discussion, we have made the difficult decision to officially prohibit all VQ-platform vehicles from attending Supercar Saturday. To clarify, this includes:
“350Z, 370Z, G25, G35, G37, Q40, Q50, and Q60.
“This decision was not made lightly. However, due to the numerous complaints and incidents at previous shows, we believe this step is necessary to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.”
The 350Z in the accompanying photo belongs to my friend Aaron Segal. He’s a responsible VQ owner! I assure you!
Your initial reaction might be, “What about Mustang owners?” Or Hellcat owners, or truck owners, etc. Those are valid queries. The issue here appears to be specifically related to Nissan owners in this area, as Supercar Saturday organizer Jamal Rahmanzai mentioned to Road & Track that they have been a recurring problem in Omaha.
This incident featuring a 350Z from four years ago comes to mind:
It’s important to note that there are other VQ-powered Nissan models that aren't included in the announcement. While most Frontier pickups may not sound like your neighbor's problematic G35, some certainly do. I suppose all you overlanders and landscapers will need to be particularly cautious, or your vehicles might end up on the unwanted list.
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Numerous 350Z owners acted out at the Supercar Saturday event, resulting in an outright prohibition of the VQ engine platform.