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In 2015, the Honda Research and Development Department in Japan announced the “Bonneville Speed Challenge.” It chose 16 of its 100 volunteer employees to build the Honda S-Dream car and achieve world speed record using the 660cc engine. The team, including project leader, Keisuke Tsuta, re-examined the S660 engine down to every last part. They renewed the cylinder block, crankshaft, pistons, and valves and managed to triple the power of the engine. While the Honda S-Dream was not able to reach maximum speed at Speed Weeks, it sought redemption after being invited to Bonneville for Mike Cook’s shootout. It was there that the Honda S-Dream surpassed the Honda F1 car with a top run of 261.875 mph. Congratulations to Honda on this incredible milestone in Honda performance! "Honda S Dream Streamliner Set Bonneville Records." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.

Honda Racing is celebrating the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 this month by taking a look back at some of their successes in the Indy 500 over the years. Honda has had more starts, completed more laps, and won more races than any other carmaker that has participated in the previous 99 Indy 500 events. These accomplishments make Honda the most successful carmaker of all-time at the Indianapolis 500. "We're honored to be part of the Indianapolis 500 for the historic 100th running of the race, and proud of what Honda power has contributed to this great American open-wheel racing tradition," said Art St. Cyr, President of Honda Performance Development. "Honda's racing spirit runs deep, and the passion we bring to the track and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement touches all aspects of our company and its products." Take a look at some of the Honda Indycar Racing achievements below: Honda has won 12 Manufacturers' Championships since 1994 Honda-powered drivers have won 217 races and 15 series championships. No other automaker has been able to achieve this Honda record Honda’s Total Indianapolis 500 Race Wins: 10 Honda’s Total Indianapolis 500 Race Starts: 301 Honda’s Total Indianapolis 500 Race Laps: 50,019 Watch Honda at the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29th! "Honda Commemorates Its IndyCar Racing Heritage and Success as It Gears up for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2016. < http://hondanews.com/releases/honda-commemorates-its-indycar-racing-heritage-and-success-as-it-gears-up-for-the-100th-running-of-the-indianapolis-500 >.