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Brawn GP will put on auction Honda F1 cars at the Silverstone Classic Event

Although Brawn GP is on top at this year F1 Championship, the team is putting on auction several Honda F1 cars from previous seasons. Sponsorship growth is here anyway, but Brawn GP will give the opportunity to get some additional funds by selling few parts of F1 history. This is a great chance for collectors [...]

Bid on Hitler’s favourite car for just 8.9 million dollars

An American car enthusiast, Paul Karassik, discovered the one of only three D-types racer cars known to exist, the “number 19”. This is Hitler’s favourite car driven by Fuhrer’s friend, Hans Stuck in the Grand Prix of the year 1939. When the Russian army took over Berlin at the end of the war, all Silver [...]

Euro Meet 2009: Celebrating the legend of the S2000

What an amazing and historical meeting!
This is the only way to describe one of the best, or should I say, the most significant and emotional anniversary meet ever organized, absolutely perfectly!

More than 220 S2000s and 450 people were gathered from all over Europe in Trento, Italy to celebrate the 10th anniversary of production of [...]

S2K Challenge Series: Buttonwillow Raceway

Article by Edward Lee (600rr_rocket)
We now nearing the halfway point in the 2009 S2K Challenge Series and just wrapped up our 5th event at Buttonwillow Raceway. As the most popular track amongst S2K track junkies in SoCal, the turnaround was strong as expected.
The weather this time around was night and day compared to our [...]

S2K Challenge Series: Thunderhill in Willows

Article by Michael Tsay (Dipstick)
S2k Challenge #4 was held April 11, 2009 at Thunderhill in Willows, CA. The long distance from SoCal and the Easter weekend did affect turnout. However, we did get many Bay Area S2000 drivers and had a blast driving one of the premier tracks on California!
Thunderhill is SCCA’s home [...]

S2K Challenge Series: Willow Springs International Motorsports Park

Article by Edward Lee (600rr_rocket)
The third S2K Challenge race was held on March 6th, 2009 at the Streets of Willow track in the Willow Springs International Motorsports Park. This is a very challenging and technical road course, and very popular among S2000 drivers. It is 1.8mile course consisting of 12 tight turns, a chicane section, [...]

S2K Challenge Series: Willow Spring International Raceway Results

Article by Edward Lee (600rr_rocket)
After a very successful first event at Buttonwillow Raceway, the 2nd S2000 Challenge race was held on February 8, 2009 at the famous Willow Spring International Raceway, affectionately known as the, “Fastest road in the west”. The 2.5mile course consists of 9 turns combines speed with turns and elevation changes to [...]

The S2K Challenge Series is Back!

Article by Edward Lee (600rr_rocket)
Following the popular demand and almost after two years, the S2K Challenge Series is back as Speed Ventures has revived the challenge. The first 2009 event was held at Buttonwillow Raceway on the #13CW configuration with a strong turnout and 28 participating members  (14 Street, 11 Modified, and 3 Unlimited Class). [...]

Summary of Honda Exhibition at Tokyo Auto Salon 2009

Honda Access Corporation, manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories, announced that it will feature two new concepts vehicles in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009. One of the Modulo concepts is designed and based on the S2000 roadster.
Honda Access will also display Life and Crossroad Styling Study Models, a Racing Modulo [...]

Honda Tests 49 Foot Asimo Robot

Honda tested a 49-foot replica of ASIMO humanoid robot at the Rose Parade as part of a rehearsal of the parade’s opening show, conducted for media and invited guests in Pasadena, California.
The parade also revealed the float design and gave to the parade fans a glimpse of this year’s event.
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