YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Formula E Team has partnered with local cheerleading program Top Gun All-Stars to mark this weekend's Miami E-Prix, becoming the first ever motorsport team to have a dedicated cheer squad. The partnership sees Top Gun's flagship crew rebrand as the 'Sakura Storm', a nod to Nissan Formula E Team's Japanese heritage, brought to life through its cherry blossom livery.
In a city with a rich sporting culture, the collaboration was inspired by a desire to grab the attention of US sports fans, creating a thrilling spectacle to announce Nissan Formula E Team's arrival in Miami. To launch the partnership, the 'Sakura Storm' performed a motor racing inspired routine at Jungle Plaza in Miami's Design District. Combining speed, precision and teamwork, the flashmob style performance was designed to capture the drama and excitement of a Formula E race, making fans 'feel electric' ahead of the Miami E-Prix. Expectations are high for an entertaining race this weekend at the Homestead-Miami Speedway track, with Nissan Formula E Team currently leading the Manufacturers', Teams' and Drivers' Championships.
To complete the 'Sakura Storm's makeover, the cheerleaders will proudly sport a special edition cherry blossom logo on their motor racing themed uniforms. They will also attend the Miami E-Prix to experience the action up close and support Nissan Formula E Team as it aims to secure its third victory of the season.
Top Gun All-Stars Miami is one of the most successful cheerleading programs in the USA, boasting 29 World Cheerleading Championship titles since its founding in 1994. Its flagship team, Top Gun Large Co-Ed, consists of 38 athletes aged between 13 and 19. Their next performance will be at the Cheer World Championships in Orlando on April 25th, where the team will be looking to secure a fifth consecutive title.
Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team:"We wanted to mark our arrival in Miami by bringing the excitement of Formula E to the local community. We've partnered with the world leading Top Gun All-Stars, creating the 'Sakura Storm' as a nod to our Japanese heritage, with their performance embodying our core values of teamwork, precision and passion."
Cory Hines, Director and Choreographer at Top Gun All-Stars Miami:
"At Top Gun All-Stars we're honored to have the opportunity to partner with Nissan Formula E Team and create a spectacle that highlights the electrifying energy of both of our sports. For our flagship team, Top Gun All Star Co-Ed, the chance to showcase their skills to the people of Miami and experience Formula E racing in-person is something that they will never forget."
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About Nissan in Formula E
Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2018/19) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to enter the series.
In Season 7 (2020/21), Nissan announced its long-term involvement in Formula E and its commitment to the GEN3 era, which will run from Season 9 (2022/23) through to the end of Season 12 (2025/26) of the all-electric racing series.
In April 2022, Nissan acquired the e.dams race team, with the Japanese automaker taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
In June 2022, Nissan announced it would supply its Nissan EV powertrain technology to McLaren Racing for the entirety of the Formula E GEN3 era.
On 28th March 2024, ahead of the first ever Tokyo E-Prix, Nissan announced its long term commitment to Formula E, becoming the first manufacturer to sign up for the GEN4 era, which runs until 2030, reinforcing its pledge to its Ambition 2030 electrification targets.
For Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Nissan Formula E drivers are Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato.
Nissan races in Formula E to bring the excitement and fun of zero-emission electric vehicles to a global audience. As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050, Nissan intends to electrify every all-new vehicle offering by the early 2030s in key markets. The Japanese automaker aims to bring its expertise in transferring knowledge and technology between the racetrack and road for better electric vehicles for customers.
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About Formula E
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint from inception back in 2020, having invested in certified climate-protecting projects in all race markets to offset emissions from every season of electric racing.
All cars in the championship are powered by electricity, with the series acting as a competitive platform to test and develop the latest in electric technology.
The World's greatest manufacturers race against each other on street circuits and Formula E promotes the adoption of sustainable mobility in city centers in a bid to combat air pollution and lessen the effects of climate change.
Contact
Maria De Juana
Head of Communications, Formula E, Nissan Motor Co.
Phone: +33-6 17 36 37 61
mdejuana@nissan-europe.com