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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  [...]

S2K Challenge Series: The 7th race at the “Big Track”

Summer is officially here!!!
Article by Edward Lee (600rr_rocket)
The 7th S2K Challenge event was held on June 29, 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 top S2000 Challenge drivers were hitting [...]

Formula One turns into pieces; its over!

It is now official and Formula One is broken! Eight F1 teams, Ferrari, McLaren, Toyota, Renault, BMW, GP Brawn, Red Bull and Toro Rosso decided that there was no way to continue with the FIA, therefore they will proceed without FIA. A full statement was released: “The teams cannot continue to compromise on the fundamental [...]

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 [...]