following their first ever victory, the nissan program was expanded greatly in 1988 with plans for a two car team, although this would be delayed due to accidents in practice with the second car. starting with a disappointing eighth at miami, the gtp zx-turbo would begin its streak of successes that would help the car become a threat to the top teams. beginning at their next race at road atlanta, the car defeated the factory jaguar team by a mere four seconds. unlike previous years, this success would continue as another victory was taken at the next round at the streets of palm beach, then lime rock park, mid-ohio, watkins glen, and road america. this success was mostly due to a technology developed in the turbocharger which allowed it an advantage over the naturally aspirated engines used in other prototypes.