The Leavitt Machinery Knox Mountain Hill Climb is an annual event at Knox Mountain Park, in the City of Kelowna BC, Canada. The 2.2 mile (3.5 km) paved road to the summit is narrow with off-camber corners, steep grades, and climbs approximately 800 feet (245 meters) in elevation for an average grade of 6.7%.

Darren Graham proudly raced his 2009 GT-R “Lil Red” and holds the record for fastest production car since the inception of the event in 1959. 

At Mission Raceway, Applewood's Founder, Darren Graham, acquired his CACC competition license, honing both his motorsport expertise and his passion for racing and precise car control.

Beyond racing with the Speedy Goat Motorsports Club, 

Applewood is proudly sponsoring their race series this year, featuring events at Mission Raceway, Area 27 in Oliver, VMIC on Vancouver Island, and The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington. 

  
Applewood Auto Group has significantly increased its presence in the motorsports arena by sponsoring a team for the Pirelli GT4 America Series. Partnering with Flying Lizard Motorsports, Applewood Auto Group is backing the Nissan Z Nismo GT-4 entry, showcasing a strong commitment to the competitive world of GT4 racing. 

This collaboration has not only elevated the profile of both Applewood Auto Group and the Nissan brand within the racing community but has also set the stage for an exciting season ahead in the GT4 America Series. 

Applewood has used this series as an inspiration for our fifth annual Autism BC car giveaway. This year’s donation is a 2024 Nissan Z, which is being raffled off to raise funds for Autism programs and awareness across British Columbia. We hope to beat last year’s record of fundraising over $130,000. Raffle ends September 17, 2024 and the winner will be announced on September 18, 2024. 

Nissan's Juke-R took the internet by storm! This unique vehicle, which houses the powerful heart of the GT-R, originated as a passion project initiated by Nissan's British team and motorsport collaborators.

Introduced as a concept in 2011, its overwhelming popularity led to the production and sale of just five units. Among them, two have met unfortunate accidents, while the remaining pair now resides back at Nissan Japan headquarters.  

The fifth and final Juke-R is proudly showcased at the Applewood Performance Center. What sets the Juke-R apart is its utilization of the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine and advanced all-wheel-drive system from the R35-generation Nissan GT-R, bolstered by an FIA-specification roll-cage.  

This powerhouse isn't your ordinary GT-R; boasting modifications that push its output to an impressive 690 horsepower. Visit the Applewood Performance Center today to witness this extraordinary creation firsthand! 

Starting life as a 2009 Nissan GT-R, “Lil Red” has been heavily modified with adjustable damping coilover suspension, ams performance tubular subframes front and rear, fia* spec roll cage, fire suppression system, AMS performance titanium exhaust, carbon fiber aero and body parts and upgraded brakes.   
To top it off, the wrap is a nod to the classic Datsun colors with an Applewood twist. The vehicle is proudly built and serviced in house by our experienced service technicians at Applewood Performance Center.