Watch the 2017 Acura NSX Claim Victory at Pikes Peak
The 2017 Acura NSX clinched first place in the Time Attack 2 class at the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
It’s quite an accomplishment for the team, considering it was the first time the all-new Acura NSX competed in any North American racing event. Starting with a standard production Acura NSX, the Japanese automaker added the requisite safety equipment for competition before claiming victory with a time of 10:28.820. The winning car was driven by Nick Robinson, who also serves as a North American R&D team member and engineer in charge of the NSX’s dynamic performance. Robinson is also the reigning PP250 winner from last year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
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Two additional Acura vehicles competed in the event, one of which is an NSX-based four-motor Acura EV concept. That car was driven by Tetsuya Yamano, who finished second in the Electric Modified class with a time of 9:06.015. He was also third fastest overall with a speed of 79.119 mph. The other was a modified 2017 Acura NSX, driven by Nick’s brother, James Robinson.
“For our new NSX to win one of the most historic and challenging races on the planet in its North American racing debut is a great achievement for everyone involved in creating the American-built supercar,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura Division. “The performance of NSX in this year’s race is a testament to Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA and will serve as a launching pad for future racing endeavors.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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