With over 140 club cars confirmed for Japfest 2025, we sat down with Battalion30Five club admin, Mark, to learn more about the biggest GT-R community on the planet.

Being the biggest club doesn’t always make you the best. But in the case of Battalion30Five, you’d be hard pressed to find a club more dedicated to enhancing a car’s ownership experience than B35. Founded in May 2015, the mission of the admins has been simple, create an exclusive R35 GT-R club that owners from around the world can join and build a community that is friendly, active and also full of helpful ownership tips, tricks and advice. So what’s club life like? I peeped behind the curtain to find out.

Tell us about Batallion30Five

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, the club has grown from humble beginnings to now boasting 7,534 verified owners globally, with 896 in the UK alone. Well, 897 if you count me, the imposter who spent 24 hours in the club’s exclusive Facebook group to see first hand the conversations members have day-to-day. Mark and the team run a tight ship when it comes to the group, every member requesting to join is asked to verify their GT-R ownership, meanwhile the team vets the profiles to ensure no fake accounts or scammers are infiltrating the group.

In fact, the team post regular updates on the number of accounts blocked from joining to ensure members can trust who they’re talking to when it comes to advice, and particularly purchasing items. Right from the off you get a sense that the club is run almost like a business in its structure, which is a rather fitting comparison given its military-related club name. And while that may seem daunting to some, you should know that once accepted into the group, you’re welcomed with open arms.

First hand experience

My time within the group highlighted that sense of community. Those experiencing issues with their cars can feel confident in posting their problems in the group, allowing others to comment who have had experience with the issue and can offer expert advice. After all, the club boasts members that run some of the most well respected tuning firms in the world, you can’t buy that advice.

I asked Mark to sum up what the best thing about being a member of Battalion30Five was, and the answer cements what I saw in the group. “Being part of a passionate owner-run, owner-verified community away from the fanboys ensures the content is pure and our focus remains solely on helping each member get the most out of their ownership experience. 

Our mission statement for club meets is ‘You may join us as the new kid, but you’ll always leave as family!” Makes you want to buy a GT-R, doesn’t it?

What’s next for Battalion30Five?

You can see the Battalion30Five at both Japfest and Trax this year, with the club defending its title of Best Club Stand from Japfest 2024. With an impressive 142 club cars confirmed for the 2025 Japfest show, they will have the largest presence at the event, so you can expect a mighty display of force. Away from our shows, the club hosts its own regular monthly meets as well as European and UK road trips.

Asking where Mark sees the club in 5 years time, he answered: “Our goal is simple, retain the title as the largest, most passionate owner-verified GT-R community on planet Earth!” After my time in the group, I can fully believe that statement. And the club’s motto “Often rivalled, seldom equalled” certainly rings true.

If you’re an R35 GT-R, or you simply love everything about the GT-R, then be sure to check out Battalion30Five on social media. You can find them over on Facebook and Instagram via the handle @Battalion30Five. Want to see them at Japfest? Don’t forget to purchase your tickets via the buttons below.

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