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I received this info from the Consierge service yesterday. Some of you may already have the info but just incase. Hope it's useful

1 How does the programme work?

Nissan Race Academy consists of four incremental skill levels or “Challenges”. Regardless of previous driving experience, drivers must acquire a pass certificate at each level before they progress to the next level. The four CHALLENGES are;



Level 1: Nissan Race Academy TrackCHALLENGE

Level 2: Nissan Race Academy RoadCHALLENGE

Level 3: Nissan Race Academy SpeedCHALLENGE

Level 4: Nissan Race Academy EliteCHALLENGE



TrackCHALLENGE, RoadCHALLENGE and SpeedCHALLENGE are half-day programmes. EliteCHALLENGE is a full day.





2 What are the dates for the Race Academy launch events?

For UK pre- order customers the following event dates apply

Silverstone 4,5,6,7,13,20.21,22,24,27,28 August 2008, 1,2 ,5September 2008

Nurburgring 15,16,17,18 September 2008



For European pre-order customers the following dates apply

Nurburgring 22,23,24,25 September 2008, 6,7,13,14,15,16,20,21,22,23,27 October 2008.



Although English will be spoken at all events, additionally at Nurburgring there are specific language speaking days, these are:

15,16,17,18 September and 27 October – English

22,23,24,25 September and 6, 7 October – German

13,14,15,16 October – French

20 October – Spanish

21 October and 22 October AM – Italian

22 October PM - German

23 October – Slovak



3 How long does each Nissan Race Academy Launch Event last?

Each event is scheduled to run for a half-day with guests invited to “morning” or “afternoon” sessions.



4 Will I need to provide any special equipment, clothing or my GT-R Helmet?

Please bring your GT-R Helmet with you and make sure you wear appropriate clothing for attending an outside event. You will also need to ensure that you wear flat soled shoes.



5 What will the driving experience consist of?

The launch event programme is a half-day Nissan Race Academy “sampler”. Activities include race circuit driving, experiencing GT-R’s advanced driving modes, drag-style acceleration and Drifting in 350z’s.



6 How many people will attend the event?

Twenty driving places are allocated to each session. There will be two sessions per day, one in the morning , one in the afternoon