The Ring has become a focal point driving auto performance and marketing. The JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) competition is fierce. There's currently and has been a war between Nissan with their GT-R, Mitsu Lancer Evo and Subaru WRX STI. Nissan has recently built a GT-R plant in the area of the Ring. Wouldn't be surprise if the other two have or soon will. Check out the video in this thread it highlights the war: The Prodigy * JDM