No Nissan did not know about it.
He didn't do too bad but his reaction time was either hidious or intentional at 6.6+ but from actual launch he didn't do to bad.
Here's a link to the time slips posted by the driver of the evo that went up against him.
http://www.norcalevo.net/index...083.0NOTE: you do not need to sign in, just scroll down.
Be aware this was on street drag night were you just get in line and race who ever rolls up next to you at the line when its your turn. You can't pick who to race.