Red River Nissan isn't here to take a moral stance on video games. But, we would like to point out that the stereotype that video games don't translate to real life doesn't always stand true. Proving this case is none other than Nissan of North America.

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC and Nissan of North America has recently teamed up to create a five-part television series called GT Academy USA . Season One, actually just started airing on the SPEED network on September 20.

So, what's it all about and why are we at Red River Nissan talking about it?  First, over 50-thousand Gran Turismo gamers enrolled in the competition, hoping to make it to the three-day national finals. Second, GT Academy's 16 best-performing players were sent to a week-long racing academy at the world-renowned Silverstone Racing Complex, in England.   Yea, we thought that was pretty cool as well.

At Silverstone, gamers were put the real-life test via a series of mental and physical aptitude eliminations rounds. The goal, of course, was to determine the best of the best.

If you like racing, you'll definitely want to check it out. It's reality TV like you've never seen it before.

The icing on the cake is the GT Academy USA Season One winner's prize: a career as a Nissan-sponsored professional race-car driver. It's true. They'll join a four-person team scheduled to race in the legendary 24-hour event in Dubai, India.

Speaking on the Nissan North America's decision to create GT Academy USA, Jon Brancheau, VP, Marketing, Nissan North America explained, "GT Academy USA will create a life changing experience for gamers, celebrating the authenticity of Gran Turismo 5 for Sony PlayStation, and real life racing and performance, innovation for Nissan. GT Academy..."¹

Interested in more Nissan news? Stay tuned. Red River Nissan, located at 2020 Highway 75 Denison, TX 75020, is dedicated to keeping you informed.

Source: ¹ http://www.nissannews.com/pressrelease/2830/1/nissan-brings-next-level-innovative-marketing-producing-reality