The Cars Banned From Nebraska Car Show Aren’t Mustangs, They’re Nissans

An Omaha car show has banned all Nissan and Infiniti VQ cars for 2026.
Repeated burnouts and reckless driving pushed organizers to finally act.
A viral 350Z crash involving a 16-year-old driver nearly shut the show down.

Crowd safety has become an increasingly visible concern at large car meets, especially as social media amplifies risky behavior for attention. Now, following a spate of accidents involving Nissan and Infiniti models, a car show in Omaha, Nebraska, has taken the drastic step to ban all VQ-platform cars from its events this year.

While it’s bad news for owners of those cars, it’s seemingly good news for attendees who will no longer have to worry about being run over by out-of-control Japanese cars.

Recurring Incidents With VQ Models

The organizer of the popular Supercar Saturday event, Jamal Rahmanzai, says the decision has been in the works for some time. Over the years, there have been multiple incidents involving younger drivers in certain VQ-based models, most notably the Nissan 350Z, 370Z, and a range of Infiniti sedans and coupes, including the G25, G35, G37, Q40, Q50, and Q60.

Watch: Nissan 350Z, Mazda RX-8 Crash While Leaving Cars And Coffee Event

Several years ago, one moment seemed to crystallize the problem. A bright red Nissan 350Z was filmed losing control while exiting the event, clipping a fire hydrant, and narrowly missing pedestrians. It was not an isolated case, just the most visible one. Rahmanzai adds that burnouts and limiter-bashing theatrics have become routine, often delivered with more enthusiasm than mechanical sympathy or taste.

Speaking with Road & Track, Rahmanzai said pressure had been mounting to shut the event down entirely. Instead, he opted for a targeted approach, removing what he sees as the repeat offenders rather than pulling the plug on the whole gathering.

Nissan Owners Not Welcome

“This was not an easy decision,” the organizers wrote on Facebook. “However, due to the number of complaints and incidents that have occurred at previous shows, we believe this step is necessary to help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.”

The reaction from locals appears largely supportive. “VQ ban is actually a beautiful sight to behold,” one Facebook follower wrote, while another added, “All the Edgar’s and Broccoli bois gonna be real mad,” referencing two popular haircut styles among younger drivers.

It will be interesting to see if the organizers of other similar car events in other parts of the US will instate similar bans. The owners of other performance cars, like the Ford Mustang, also have a similar reputation for causing accidents and may need to start reigning in their behavior.