Have you ever considered yourself a fast driver just because you drive a fast car that can be launched for a quarter of a mile? I am sure that you have thought of this and even got tempted to prove it on the streets. Does it ring a bell? Did you got challenged while driving [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Helio Castroneves becomes a three-time Indy Champion
Castroneves gets another win in the Indy Championship and this time is pure joy for him as he is now entered in the rank of the three-time Indy Champions. Talk about Honda reliably it’s really worth saying that for the fourth consecutive season, Honda powered the entire 33-car Indianapolis 500 starting field, and for a [...]
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 [...]
Honda F1 Racing Team officialy becomes Brawn GP
The previous Honda F1 Racing Team name is no more. The FIA World Council has accepted the request to change the name into Brawn GP as long as this team is considered as a new entry in the FIA F1 World Championship.
In the meantime the performance and test results so far at Barcelona promise a [...]
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, [...]
Honda Racing F1 Team Right On Track?
It looks like that we will definitely see the Honda F1 cars around the circuit finally. Rumours and multiple sources report that Ross Brawn and Nick Fry will run the team, using funds by Honda, potential sponsors and TV coverage. It is not clear if Rubens Barrichello or Bruno Senna will be the co-driver of [...]
