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We are beyond honored to announce that Nissan is now the official automotive partner of Wounded Warrior Project. Over the past year alone, Nissan has conducted numerous ventures with WWP and has proven itself to be the ideal automotive partner for the organization, whose mission it is to create programs aimed at assisting wounded veterans once they return to civilian life.

Help support the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce by participating in the 2nd Annual Grapevine Casino Night on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 7-11 p.m. Scheduled to be held at Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes, this exciting event, which is open to residents of the Grapevine community, will benefit the Chamber's facilities and Entrepreneurial Educational programs.

Automakers from all across the world have been filmed competing on the famed Le Mans track in France, but up until now, no one has ever shot a 360-degree video of their run. As a brand that has always strived to set itself apart from other big names in the automotive business, Nissan recently decided to become the first car brand to create a 360-degree video on the track, using a GT-R to complete the feat.

Right before the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO made its debut at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, it made a stop at Jay Leno's Garage. NISMO chief engineer Zack Eakin took some time out of his busy schedule to speak to Leno about the innovative race car and give him an exclusive tour of the vehicle, including its standout features.

Looking for something fun to do with the family this summer? Head over to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center to join in on their 12th Annual SummerFest event! Running now until September 7, this family-friendly spectacle will offer a grand amount of outdoor entertainment, culinary activities, kid's movies and musical performances all summer long. You can choose to spend a day enjoying SummerFest with the family or book an extended stay at the resort to take full advantage of all the activities.

Polish professional drifter Bartosz Ostalowski is currently altering the motorsports world and taking the art of drifting to new heights. With no arms, Ostalowski has discovered a way to drift vehicles using only his feet and has been able to master the technique over time. The pro driver’s skills are so advanced that he received the green light to take part in drifting competitions among fellow professionals.

Nissan’s highly praised “Ride of Your Life” campaign is back for another year and this time around the brand took their mission to a whole new level. Following in the footsteps of last year’s campaign, where unsuspecting fans were taken for a ride in a racecar only to later find out the vehicle was an Altima, Nissan once again decided to surprise strangers with a thrilling adventure they would never forget.

Grapevine's annual craft brew event, Main Street Fest, will be held May 15-17 in Historic Downtown Grapevine. A favorite among locals, this three-day festival, which coincides with American Craft Brew Week, will feature a wide range of fun activities, including craft beer tastings, live music, shopping, a carnival and kid-friendly games. A variety of great cuisine will also be available throughout the festival for guests to enjoy as well. Main Street Fest is one event held yearly in Grapevine that you don't want to miss out on.

Remember that glow-in-the-dark Nissan LEAF we told you about back in February? Well, it turns out Nissan just used it to break a Guinness World Record! The unique car, which glows using UV solar energy, was recently utilized to create the world's "Largest Glow-in-the-Dark Painting." Performed in London, England, the painting was a self-portrait of the all-electric LEAF.

One of the best Easter egg hunts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Colleyville Heritage Lions Club "Rabbit Hunt," will be held once again this year at Delaney Vineyards, Grapevine, on Saturday, April 4. An extravagant event for families, the fifth annual hunt will feature a variety of fun, thrilling activities for children to enjoy, along with appearances by Mr. & Mrs. Bunny, Peeps and The Mad Hatter! It's a wonderful time for all and a great way to start your holiday weekend.