Nissan Philippines shared that the first-ever Nissan Festival in the country was a success, as it celebrated car culture along with the car brand’s rich history. The Nissan Festival was held at the Clark International Speedway, and it was said to brought together over 1,700 enthusiasts and served as the largest official gathering of Nissan car clubs and fans in the country.
The first-ever Nissan Festival in the Philippines held 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. Nissan PH said that the Clark Speedway served as a witness to a tribute to iconic Nissan nameplates that have helped establish the brand’s past, present, and future.
Event goers were also treated to the celebration of automotive culture and lifestyle through Nissan’s collaboration with world-renowned artist Quiccs, also known as Juanito Maiquez. Quiccs brought his signature street-art style to the event, presenting pieces that celebrate design, creativity, and imagination.
The festival featured a one-off creative installation that’s inspired by the Nissan Z NISMO, including a life-sized TEQ63 figure and a custom diecast piece.
Nissan PH also treated attendees with high-performance driving led by Ashley Sison, who showcased skillful driving maneuvers 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. Marlon Stockinger, F4 Motul Racer and Brand Ambassador Inigo Anton also joined the event as special guests.
One of the main highlights of the Nissan Festival in the Philippines was the presence of Hiroshi Tamura, who is regarded as the “Godfather of the GT-R.” Tamura played a major role in developing iconic Nissan performance cars such as the R35 GT-R. As such, his attendance at the event gave Nissan enthusiasts a day to remember.
Nissan PH added that Tamura’s presence brought the brand’s motorsport heritage closer to the community. Moreover, three festival participants were selected for an exclusive track experience, joining Tamura-san for a ride-along session.
Nissan PH also took the opportunity to announce that 2026 will be a busy year for the brand, as it plans to launch several new models in the market. The brand has yet to confirm what those upcoming models will be, but Nissan PH has once again previewed the next-generation X-Trail during the festival.
Autocar’s Take
Nissan Philippines’ first-ever Nissan Festival shows how an event can bring car enthusiasts together. The Nissan Festival is a good way into connecting the brand with its audience, especially those who are considered fans or enthusiasts of Nissan. Gathering more than 1,700 individuals in attendance is a notable feat, which also shows the influence Nissan has in the Philippine market.
Having Hiroshi Tamura, the “Godfather of the GT-R,” in attendance further showed Nissan Philippines’ commitment to giving its audience a rare opportunity to connect with one of the brand’s pillars when it comes to the development of an iconic car. As such, the Nissan Festival is more than just a celebration of the brand’s history; it is an event that aims to establish real connections with its audience.
