This will shake things around to all Honda fans and particular those who can’t wait to see if a new NSX successor may finally rise or not. Honda has formally announced that they will no longer use the NSX-GT in the GT500 class of the Super GT. The main reason is that the new rules [...]
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Strakka Racing to purchase the Acura ARX-01
It looks like a British team, Strakka Racing has made plans to purchase the Acura ARX-01 which is owned by Fernandez Racing. This means that it will compete with the car in the European Le Mans Series next year and also at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Still, this deal is not yet confirmed [...]
Jenson Button becomes World Champion
We are sure that few are banging their heads on the wall at Honda’s headquarters. Jenson Button of Brawn GP team (ex Honda F1 Racing Team) is the new World Champion. It was just before the beginning of the F1 season that Honda announced that the F1 Racing Team was available for sale due to [...]
S2K Challenge Series: 10th Race at Willow Spring International Raceway
Article by Edward Lee (600rr_rocket)
The 10th S2K Challenge event was held on October 11, 2009 at the Willow Spring International Raceway “Big Track.” The 2.5mile course consists of 9 corners which combines speed with turns and elevation changes to offer a unique challenge. The weather was great! The day’s high temperature was only 76F, perfect [...]
S2K Challenge Series: 9th Race at the Buttonwillow
The 9th event of 2009’s S2k Challenge took place Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Buttonwillow Raceway’s 13CW. Speedventures hosted the dedicated Time Trial at the end of the day, with 2 clean hot laps for each competitor. With Ed’s absence, Emilio Cervantes and William Chen stepped in seamlessly to organize and keep everything going [...]
Scott Sharp walks away from Acura’s prototype crash during Petit Le Mans practice
This could be listed as one of the worst crash ever recorded. Acura’s prototype was completely destroyed during Petit Le Mans practice and as you can see from the video is a miracle that Scott Sharp walked away.
Honda and Fila produce new racing shoes
FILA has release five new shoes which are inspired by “Honda Racing’s commitment to fulfill every car enthusiast’s racing dreams”. A bit ironic, considering that Honda has put off every racing commitment this year with its withdrawal from F1 Racing and not only. However, those FILA- Honda’s shoes are great looking and why not get [...]
S2K Challenge Series: 8th Race at the Buttonwillow
Article by Edward Lee (600rr_rocket)
The 8th S2K Challenge event was held on August 2, 2009 at Buttonwillow Raceway (#13CW). 28 S2000 drivers participated in the event, the best turnout yet for the 2009 S2K Challenge Series, and we are very pleased by the excitement the Series has generated among S2000 owners in SoCal. The weather [...]
This is for racers pleasure only
Honda Performance Development has implemented an initiative that will include the development of products and services which support competition in the amateur and entry-level professional ranks It will also include integrated marketing activities designed to raise the profile of Honda Racing and HPD.
“For many years, Honda enthusiasts have campaigned our products [...]
Honda will not return to Formula One
It was shocking news few months ago, when Honda announced retirement from F1. Many were expecting that Honda might return to F1, however it was confirmed by the new chief executive Takanobu Ito, that Honda won’t participate in the future. Formula One has changed and the interest is reduced due to the new regulations; that [...]
