Nissan Sport Magazine Gone

bucketman · 01-06-2013, 12:44 PM

Nissan Sport magazine is shutting down. Sorry if this is a repost I just found out. Nissan Sport Magazine - New Page

PapoZalsa · 01-06-2013, 02:42 PM

Just read that on FB.

onzedge · 01-06-2013, 02:50 PM

Bummer

nmjaxx9 · 01-07-2013, 11:34 AM

OP, you can always keep up with motortrend. and theres an app called Nissan News download it asap!!

enkei2k · 01-07-2013, 11:41 AM

I think they only came out with issues every 2 months or 3? It was great for them while it lasted though. I enjoyed reading their magazines a few years back. Print media is difficult to be in nowadays.

Waiz · 01-07-2013, 11:50 AM

I honestly thought they went under years ago, given the current media environement I was suprised they lasted this long

It still stings that Sport Compact Car is gone

Dustin@Z1 · 01-07-2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

I honestly thought they went under years ago, given the current media environement I was suprised they lasted this long

It still stings that Sport Compact Car is gone

The magazine was sold under another name "SPORT Z". That magazine went out of business and the Nissan Sport took its place. I hate to see it go. It was an awesome read.

In time, hopefully someone will pick something up similar to it and carry the torch under another name.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-07-2013, 01:19 PM

I used to purchase this magazine up until last summer when it suddenly became impossible to find. It's sad to see it go. Truth is. Most Nissan Z/Skyline owners aren't enthusiasts who support the cause. Most Z owners could care less about there Z heritage. Same goes with Skyline/G's.

kenchan · 01-07-2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I used to purchase this magazine up until last summer when it suddenly became impossible to find. It's sad to see it go. Truth is. Most Nissan Z/Skyline owners aren't enthusiasts who support the cause. Most Z owners could care less about there Z heritage. Same goes with Skyline/G's.

im a car enthusiast, but not a dedicated G or Z enthusiast.....

while the Z heritage is interesting, it's something wiki and youtube can help me with the read. the 2 cars i have in my garage happens to be nissans as they are cool cars and were made available. it couldve easily been a E46 and a S2000 if there was no french guy.

i dont remember the last time i actually spent money on a car magazine... people like me only read some initial reviews and afterwards just buy the car to really find out for himself. edmunds and the ample supply of reviews at youtube does fine for me.

onzedge · 01-07-2013, 02:59 PM

I am going to miss finding this in my mailbox on the "when we get around to it" schedule -- I paid my subscription up for 2 years also. I guess they are going to send me "GrassRoots" magazine to fulfill their obligation. Whatever.

kenchan · 01-07-2013, 03:02 PM

that sucks, mr.onzedge. you are a true z enthusiast.

PapoZalsa · 01-07-2013, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I am going to miss finding this in my mailbox on the "when we get around to it" schedule -- I paid my subscription up for 2 years also. I guess they are going to send me "GrassRoots" magazine to fulfill their obligation. Whatever.

Yeah, where is my refund?

GaleForce · 01-07-2013, 06:37 PM

That's too bad. I enjoyed reading that magazine, when I could find it.

onzedge · 01-07-2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

that sucks, mr.onzedge. you are a true z enthusiast.

It's a sickness.

dkmura · 01-07-2013, 07:53 PM

Unfortunately, current economic conditions (namely advertising and circulation) won't allow Nissan Sport magazine to continue operating. After struggling to make it though the recession, the sad truth is our publication was playing to a shrinking audience and ven lower potential revenue.

Grassroots Motorsports Magazine (GRM) will ensure that our loyal subscribers with issues still outstanding will get them. GRM will also get the feature I was working on for our almost completed (but still-born) winter issue, and they have plans to offer increased coverage of Nissan products and stories. Look for an announcement from GRM shortly.

All other assets are being liquidated to pay the final expenses of the magazine. Any pending sub orders or checks from the past few months will not be processed or cashed. Some may wonder if we've explored all the alternatives and I can assure you we have. Even putting out an e-zine the past two issues, using Facebook and a monthly FREE e-newletter got little response.

So while we've had to face reality, I'm happy that the quality of writing, content and design Nissan Sport put out hasn't wavered. As a quarterly magazine, we were consistently putting out a product to appeal to the Nissan enthusiast. There just aren't that many of us... And for thouse who think that Nissan was bankrolling us, nothing could be further from the truth.

As the former editor-in-chief, I'll continue to be a diehard Datsun/Infiniti/Nissan fan. You can expect to see me racing (on track) harder than ever, participating in Nissan events from time-to-time and being the usual PITA.

01-06-2013, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
bucketman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prairieville,LA Posts: 306 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z MB Rep Power: 15	Nissan Sport Magazine Gone Nissan Sport magazine is shutting down. Sorry if this is a repost I just found out. Nissan Sport Magazine - New Page

01-06-2013, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Just read that on FB. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-06-2013, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Bummer __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

01-07-2013, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	OP, you can always keep up with motortrend. and theres an app called Nissan News download it asap!! DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-07-2013, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	I think they only came out with issues every 2 months or 3? It was great for them while it lasted though. I enjoyed reading their magazines a few years back. Print media is difficult to be in nowadays. __________________ ...need boost...

01-07-2013, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I honestly thought they went under years ago, given the current media environement I was suprised they lasted this long It still stings that Sport Compact Car is gone DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-07-2013, 01:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	I used to purchase this magazine up until last summer when it suddenly became impossible to find. It's sad to see it go. Truth is. Most Nissan Z/Skyline owners aren't enthusiasts who support the cause. Most Z owners could care less about there Z heritage. Same goes with Skyline/G's.

01-07-2013, 02:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I am going to miss finding this in my mailbox on the "when we get around to it" schedule -- I paid my subscription up for 2 years also. I guess they are going to send me "GrassRoots" magazine to fulfill their obligation. Whatever. PapoZalsa likes this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

01-07-2013, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	that sucks, mr.onzedge. you are a true z enthusiast. onzedge and DEpointfive0 like this.

01-07-2013, 06:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	That's too bad. I enjoyed reading that magazine, when I could find it. onzedge and ZMan8 like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

01-07-2013, 07:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
dkmura Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 108 Drives: SCCA T1/3 and GT3 Z Rep Power: 16	Unfortunately, current economic conditions (namely advertising and circulation) won't allow Nissan Sport magazine to continue operating. After struggling to make it though the recession, the sad truth is our publication was playing to a shrinking audience and ven lower potential revenue. Grassroots Motorsports Magazine (GRM) will ensure that our loyal subscribers with issues still outstanding will get them. GRM will also get the feature I was working on for our almost completed (but still-born) winter issue, and they have plans to offer increased coverage of Nissan products and stories. Look for an announcement from GRM shortly. All other assets are being liquidated to pay the final expenses of the magazine. Any pending sub orders or checks from the past few months will not be processed or cashed. Some may wonder if we've explored all the alternatives and I can assure you we have. Even putting out an e-zine the past two issues, using Facebook and a monthly FREE e-newletter got little response. So while we've had to face reality, I'm happy that the quality of writing, content and design Nissan Sport put out hasn't wavered. As a quarterly magazine, we were consistently putting out a product to appeal to the Nissan enthusiast. There just aren't that many of us... And for thouse who think that Nissan was bankrolling us, nothing could be further from the truth. As the former editor-in-chief, I'll continue to be a diehard Datsun/Infiniti/Nissan fan. You can expect to see me racing (on track) harder than ever, participating in Nissan events from time-to-time and being the usual PITA. Last edited by dkmura; 01-07-2013 at 07:55 PM.

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