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Castroneves Wins Chicagoland But Dixon Claims the IndyCar Crown
JOLIET, U.S.A. - In the second-closest finish in IndyCar Series history, Team Penske’s Helio Castroneves did everything he had to do to win the 2008 IndyCar Series Championship – going from last on the grid to first and leading the most laps for his second victory of the 2008 season at Chicagoland Speedway.
Kiyonari Takes Wet Weather Win at Donington Park
DONINGTON, U.K. - Ryuichi Kiyonari put on a dazzling display of controlled wet weather riding to lead the entire second race of the Donington Park WSB weekend and cancel out the memory of a first race crash.
Grand Prix of Benelux: Race Results
LIEROP, Benelux - Honda's last man standing Marc de Reuver took a stunning overall win at Lierop in the Grand Prix of Benelux - the penultimate round of the FIM MX1 World Motocross Championship - with 1-3 finishes in the points- paying races on his factory CRF450.
Belgian Grand Prix: Race Results
SPA, Belgium - Jenson Button was the only Honda Racing F1 Team driver to finish the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The British driver came home in 15th place, while his team-mate Rubens Barrichello retired just before half distance with a gearbox problem.

All-New Insight Concept at Paris Motor Show
TOKYO, Japan - Honda announced that it will display the concept model of its all-new Insight dedicated hybrid vehicle at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (October 2-19; Press Days: October 2-3).

Honda to Offer New Motion Adaptive EPS in Japan
TOKYO, Japan - The new Legend, which goes on sale in Japan on Friday, September 5, 2008, will be the first Honda automobile released in Japan to feature Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS), a new driving stability technology which initiates steering inputs that prompt the driver to steer in the correct direction during cornering and in slippery road conditions.

Wilson Stands Tall in Detroit
BELLE ISLE, U.S.A. - Justin Wilson once again stood head and shoulders above the field, setting the two fastest laps of the race in the closing minutes of the two-hour contest to win the Detroit Indy Grand Prix.
Grand Prix of Northern Ireland: Race Results
DUBLIN, Northern Ireland - CAS Honda’s Billy MacKenzie bounced back from the injuries he sustained in Loket three weeks ago to score a fighting fifth overall at the Grand Prix of Ireland in Fairyhouse during round 13 of the 2008 FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship.
Bou, Fujinami Second and Third in Sweden
UDDEVALLA, Sweden - Toni Bou and Takahisa Fujinami took second and third place respectively at this weekend’s Grand Prix of Sweden, the eighth round of the 2008 FIM SPEA Trial World Championship.
Pedrosa Fights To Fourth
MISANO ADRIATICO, San Marino - Dani Pedrosa finished a gallant fourth after leaving the line in superb style to lie second into turn one behind Stoner. But the Spanish star could not maintain the pace of the eventual podium men, and despite a gutsy bid for third in the closing stages, he finished 17 seconds behind the winner.

Honda Sun Celebrates Completion of New Plant in Hijimachi
Japan - Honda Sun Co., Ltd., Honda’s special-purpose subsidiary established for employment of people with disabilities, held a ceremony to commemorate the completion of its new plant in Hijimachi, Oita prefecture.
Honda Vietnam Inaugurates Second Motorcycle Plant
Vietnam - Honda Vietnam Company formally held an Opening ceremony for its second motorcycle plant in Vinh Phuc province. The second factory is 300,000 square meters in area and is located right beside first factory.
Acura Motorsports to Enter LMP1 Class in 2009 ALMS Season
DETROIT, U.S.A. - Acura Motorsports will enter the LMP1 class in the 2009 American Le Mans Series, company officials announced. Acura's entry into the most powerful and technically advanced division in ALMS will feature two Acura ARX-02a prototype sports cars developed by Honda Performance Development.

Honda Sets All-Time Record for Auto Production
TOKYO, Japan - Honda announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of July 2008, including all- time records for production in regions outside Japan and worldwide for the month of July.

New ASIMO makes Russian Debut
Moscow, Russia - ASIMO arrived in Moscow to attend the 2008 Moscow International Motor Show (MIAS-2008). This is the first time the latest version of ASIMO has travelled to Russia and will spend 13 days in the country's capital.

Penske Perfect at Sonoma
SONOMA, U.S.A. - Helio Castroneves did exactly what he had to Sunday at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, winning the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County and leading the most laps to keep his IndyCar Series championship hopes alive and close the gap to points leader Scott Dixon from 78 to 43 with two races remaining.
European Grand Prix : Race Results
VALENCIA, Spain - Jenson Button was the first of the Honda Racing F1 Team's drivers home in inaugural European Grand Prix at Valencia. After starting the race in 16th place, he drove a determined race on a one-stop strategy to finish in 13th position.

Czech Republic Grand Prix: Race Results
BRNO, Czech Republic - Valentino Rossi put one hand on the 2008 World Championship at Brno when he won from Toni Elias with seasoned campaigner Loris Capirossi third. Dani Pedrosa collected just one point for a gutsy 15th place riding with little grip from poorly performing tires.

Julien Bill Seals Best Ever MX1 Finish
LOKET, Czech Republic - A busy finale to the 2007 FIM Motocross World Championship began under grey clouds, low temperatures and rainfall at the Loket circuit as Julien Bill took the Martin Honda CRF450F to a career-best fifth position overall.
Bou Back on Top while Fujinami Third in Great Britain
HAWKSTONE PARK, U.K. - Toni Bou returned to the top step of the podium on board his Cota 4RT at the Great Britain Grand Prix, the eighth round of the 2007 FIM SPEA Trial World Championship at Hawkstone Park near Shrewsbury.