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  • New five-part series will follow the Acura Meyer Shank Racing team as they compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
  • The series will highlight the new, expanded role HRC plays in the engineering of the #93 Acura ARX-06

The first episode of 'Racing the Dream' a five-part docuseries from Honda Racing Corporation USA launched today, following the highs and lows of the expanded effort from HRC US in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

In a first for a manufacturer, HRC has been working with the Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian team to race engineer and call strategy for the #93 Acura ARX-06 machine, while Acura MSR will continue to engineer and strategize the #60 Acura ARX-06.

'Racing the Dream' will largely focus on that new role for HRC US, while also highlighting the results of the entire Acura MSR team over the course of the IMSA season.

Episode 1 is live now at www.youtube.com/@HondaRacingUS, and subsequent episodes will be posted throughout the season.

 

Quotes
David Salters (President, Honda Racing Corporation USA): "Racing is all about people and building a strong team. We engage in this sport to develop our people, technology, and tools, both at the track and back at our facilities in California and Indianapolis. It's incredibly exciting to go behind the scenes and share this new challenge and adventure for HRC US with our fans. It's great to show the human side of what we do, the lows and highs, delight and despair, the fun of what we do!"

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About Honda Racing Corporation USA
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing, and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers since its founding in 1993 as Honda Performance Development (HPD). In January 2024, HPD became HRC US, combining with HRC Japan to strengthen the company's overall motorsports capabilities. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA sports cars to commercial racing programs, HRC US leads all Honda and Acura high-performance racing programs in North America and will be involved in Formula One power unit development and race support related to the next phase of Honda starting in 2026.

HRC US specializes in the design and development of powertrain, chassis, electronics, and performance parts, as well as technical and race support. The company also offers parts and race support to Honda and Acura amateur and professional motorsports racers; and is continually expanding its palette of racing programs that make Honda racing products available to all racing styles, from karting and quarter midgets to the highest levels of professional racing.

About Acura Motorsports
Acura motorsports programs in North America have been integral to the brand since its launch in 1986. The rich legacy of Acura sports car racing includes multiple GT and prototype wins and championships across Camel Lights, the American Le Mans series, SRO, and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition. In current IMSA competition, Acura swept the 2019, 2020 and 2022 IMSA manufacturer, driver and teams championships.

In 2023, Acura made its successful racing debut with the electrified ARX-06 prototype sports car in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and claimed Acura's third consecutive Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona victory at the Daytona International Speedway. In 2025, the electrified Acura ARX-06 returns with Acura Meyer Shank Racing running the #60 and #93 cars. Honda Racing USA will be strategizing and race engineering the #93 for the first time in the company's history, while Acura MSR will continue to do the same for the #60 as Acura seeks its first championship title in the electrified era of sports car racing.