Nissan Motorsports Retirement
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Nissan Motorsports Retirement
Sad news for motorsports fans as Richard (Rick) Kulach announces his retirement from Nissan North America as of October 2, 2018. Kulach has had a stellar career with the company as the SW district operations manager, product planner and as the head of Nissan Motorsports in North America. His efforts over the last decade have provided support for U.S. amateur and pro racers and will be missed. Kulach joins very select company of legendary former Nissan motorsports directors like Dick Roberts, Kas Kastner, Frank Honsowetz and Ron Stukenberg. True to his nature as a hardcore racer, Kulach may finally find the time to prepare his own racecars for competition. Happy retirement!
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Sad news for motorsports fans as Richard (Rick) Kulach announces his retirement from Nissan North America as of October 2, 2018. Kulach has had a stellar career with the company as the SW district operations manager, product planner and as the head of Nissan Motorsports in North America. His efforts over the last decade have provided support for U.S. amateur and pro racers and will be missed. Kulach joins very select company of legendary former Nissan motorsports directors like Dick Roberts, Kas Kastner, Frank Honsowetz and Ron Stukenberg. True to his nature as a hardcore racer, Kulach may finally find the time to prepare his own racecars for competition. Happy retirement!
Speaking of, maybe Rick decided to retire after you took the division title from his son? (Every time you mention Derek, I think of Rick and just now made the connection, duh...) Hahahahahahahaha.....
For those further interested in Rick Kulach, here's a link (illegally posted but what the heck) to our own dkmura talking to Rick Kulach:
http://nicoclub.com/archives/nissan-...interview.html
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The lack of motorsports involvement is a corporate decision by Nissan. Much of their promotional budget has been directed by a former Disney executive, and that's why millions of dollars have been spent on Star Wars and other movie tie-ins. Kulach has been one of the sole voices within Nissan for a small budget to support both pro and amateur racing in North America. With his influence gone, the "embarrassment" will only continue to decline faster.
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The lack of motorsports involvement is a corporate decision by Nissan. Much of their promotional budget has been directed by a former Disney executive, and that's why millions of dollars have been spent on Star Wars and other movie tie-ins. Kulach has been one of the sole voices within Nissan for a small budget to support both pro and amateur racing in North America. With his influence gone, the "embarrassment" will only continue to decline faster.
Sorry, couldn't resist. That's what always got me in trouble with Miss O'Mahony back in 3rd grade.
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Kulach fought hard to get and keep funding for both pro and amateur programs over the years. But he can only carry so much water for the company. When the plug gets pulled by upper management, it's often the messenger who gets the majority of the blame. Kulach wasn't the problem, and lacking his efforts internally, there's not much hope for motorsports at Nissan in the immediate future.