Nissan unveil their Altima V8 Supercar in Melbourne

Nissan Motorsport have unveiled their new Nissan Altima V8 Supercar in Melbourne, Australia, ahead of the marque’s entry into the 2013 International V8 Supercar Championship.
This is a proud day for Nissan and a significant occasion for the sport of V8 Supercars,” said Nissan Australia Managing Director and CEO William F Peffer Jr.

Team owner/drivers Rick Kelly and Todd Kelly and Nissan Australia CEO William Peffer Jnr. presented the team’s new car, which is built to the V8 Supercars Championship’s latest Car of the Future (COTF) regulations.
“This is the proudest day in the relatively short history of our team, as well as one of the most significant days in recent times for the sport of V8 Supercars. The Nissan Altima V8 Supercar really is like no other V8 Supercar. Not only does it look spectacular but also its unique features and aggressive design ensure that Nissan Motorsport will stand out from the rest of the field,” said Todd Kelly.

Rick and Todd Kelly have their sights set high ahead of the 2013 season and the aim is to be competitive straight away.
“2013 will be the first time in my career that I will be a factory driver and it’s a responsibility that I am not taking lightly. Our entire team is working harder than ever to ensure that we rise to another level as we transform into Nissan Motorsport for next season. This is the most exciting time in our sport for two decades and it is amazing to think that our team is at the forefront of this change. A lot of hard work still lies ahead but we want to ensure that Nissan Motorsport is competitive next season and is a force to be reckoned with in the not-too-distant future,” said Rick Kelly.