We're not sure that this is going to have much of an impact for the product planning team at Nissan, but the timing is impeccable. Nissan has just announced that it will be building new V6 engines for future vehicles at the same time that a major car show has banned the old ones. Supercar Saturday in Omaha has just banned any Nissan or Infiniti that uses the VQ V6 engine platform. Owners Of Nissan's Iconic V6 Aren't Winning Friends Nissan When it comes to getting banned from local car events, you might expect Ford Mustangs and anything with a Hellcat to be at the top of the list. And that is certainly happening at more car gatherings across the US. But if you're in Nebraska, the usual suspects for doing stupid things are driving cars with fewer cylinders.In getting ready for its first Supercar Saturday show of 2026, the group that organizes the event made a controversial announcement. No more VQs. That means no 350Z, or 370Z, and no Infiniti G25, G35, G37, Q40, Q50, and Q60 vehicles will be allowed to attend. That's not a complete list of cars that use the Nissan V6, but pushing the boundaries will probably not get you much love.No, it isn't the sound of the VQ engine that is behind the ban, though we know not everyone loves its particular rasp. Complaints and problems are behind it, with organizers saying "This was not an easy decision. 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 show apparently had a video of a crash go viral before, which certainly hasn't helped the situation.InfinitiEvery year it gets harder to find a venue for car meets, even if it's not a competition event. One shiny happy person doing a burnout or crashing out during a full-throttle run as they leave can be more than just a problem for that driver. It can get that event, and even other events in the surrounding area, kicked out of their venues permanently.Local law enforcement will be on hand to make sure that any overly enthusiastic drivers are handled quickly. The ban will last for at least this year, but VQ owners could earn permission to come back next year. Perfect Timing For Nissan's Latest Announcement Nissan Meanwhile, the Nissan V6 family that first entered production in 1994 is still in use today. The 14-time Ward's 10 Best Engines winner is a performance icon, and has managed to go from 148 horsepower that first year to 350 in the new Nismo 370Z.Nissan is planning to put more V6 engines into its vehicles starting soon, but it doesn't look like they'll be in sports cars. The return of the Nissan Xterra will get one with a hybrid system, and the Frontier pickup will probably get the same. There's also the possibility of the engine going into the Pathfinder, and it will surely end up in some Infiniti models as well.The move would set the company apart. In a world where everyone (Nissan included) has moved to four-cylinder turbo engines, bringing back V6s could add a level of prestige like it's the 1990s all over again. Just don't bring them to this show.