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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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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). [...]

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 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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One of the most successful rallies in motorcycle history will no longer be an event this coming year as the American Honda announced that the 2008 Honda Hoot will be cancelled.
The Honda Hoot was born in Ashville North Carolina and moved to Knoxville, Tennessee over the years. Motorcycle fans will definitely not be very happy, [...]

Honda Racing F1 Team is giving away a signed pair of race boots used by Jenson Button at this month’s Race of Champions. This is your chance to enter into Jenson’s race boots literally.
Jenson Button will be taking part in his second Race of Champions on Sunday 14, December and Honda Racing F1 Team will [...]

Got a few bucks, an old beater and some free time between Christmas and New Years? Why not drive it in a 24 hour enduro?
The 24 Hours of LeMons is a weekend-long race for cars purchased, fixed up, and track-prepped for total of $500 or less. Each team may also face qualifying rounds such as [...]