Honda to Campaign 10 Vehicles at Pikes Peak
Signing on as the Partnering Sponsor for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Honda will run an unprecedented 10 models at this year’s race in numerous categories.
Looking to continue its grassroots racing commitment, each of the cars, motorcycles and ATVs will compete in 9 separate race classes (the most of any manufacturer, ever), as well as in exhibition classes.
“Pikes Peak presents us with a unique opportunity to showcase Honda’s diverse product lineup and to energize Honda fans around world, as we work to further strengthen Honda’s presence in racing at all levels,” said Mike Accavitti, Senior VP of Automotive Operations for American Honda. “Our associates will be working hard between now and Race Day to prepare this diverse field of race vehicles and showcase the Honda racing spirit.”
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Along with five motorcycles and an ATV, Honda will campaign a Fit EV, a CR-Z (driven by Honda PR boss Sage Marie), an Acura TL SH-AWD in the Time Attack class and an original Acura NSX (above) in the Unlimited Class. Plus, Honda will also support an effort by Honda IndyCar team Schmidt Hamilton HP Motorsports and driver Simon Pagenaud, though exact details on his vehicle are being kept secret for now.
The 91st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is set of June 30th in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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