Nissan Donates Autographed CORR Driving Suit to eBay Auction -- Proceeds Benefit Operation Homefront

GARDENA, Calif.--Dec. 1, 20053, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that it is donating an autographed driving suit worn by international racer Boris Said to an auction conducted on eBay(R), with all of the proceeds going to Operation Homefront, a San Diego, Calif.-based charity that helps support families of deployed military personnel. The auction begins at 7:00 a.m. (PST) on December 14th and closes 10 days later. As an added incentive to stimulate interest, the top 15 bidders will receive a poster of the Nissan Pro 2 Titan race truck, also autographed by Said.

Said, who has competed successfully in a variety of Motorsports venues, including the NASCAR Nextel Cup and Trans Am, wore the driving suit during his off-road debut at the 2005 Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) Nissan Off-Road National in Chula Vista, Calif., in October 2005. The Simpson NOMEX driving suit is in the exact condition as Said left it after he piloted the 715 horsepower Nissan Pro 2 Titan in the race.

The suit is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity. "This driving suit is a must have for die-hard motorsports collectors and fans," said Ron Stukenberg, senior manager, Nissan Motorsports marketing and operations. "Boris Said is one of America's most versatile racers and his initial entry into professional off-road racing makes this suit an authentic piece of off-road history."

Operation Homefront was created in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 to channel volunteer support to help the families of deployed military personnel.

"With service members deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq, along with others around the world fighting the war on terrorism, thousands of spouses and children are left behind, many in need," said Stukenberg. "Operation Homefront is there for them and Nissan is pleased to support their efforts with this auction."

More information on Operation Homefront is available at www.operationhomefront.net