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It seems that all Honda can do on the race track these days is win. Just over a week ago, the brand captured its 80th Formula 1 win in the Monaco Grand Prix and in so doing, elevated its Red Bull pilot Max Verstappen to the No 1 position in the driver rankings while placing the team in the top constructor’s spot above arch-rival Mercedes. 

Then yesterday, 46-year-old Brazilian racer Helio Castroneves, driving a Honda-powered car for Meyer Shank Racing, picked up his record-equaling fourth Indy 500 victory at the famed Indianapolis Speedway. On two wheels too, Spaniard rider extraordinaire Marc Marquez has tallied up six MotoGP championships in the last 8 years on a Honda-powered motorcycle, making the brand the most successful manufacturer on two and four wheels in recent memory.

Red Bull's ace Max Verstappen captured Honda's 80th F1 victory when he crossed the line in Monaco on ... [+] May 16.

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If you were only looking at Honda’s on-track records, you’d be forgiven for thinking the company was happy with its highly successful motor sport campaign. Or if you only examined the brand’s sales figures in the U.S. of hugely popular models like the CR-V, Civic, Accord and HR-V, then you’d think the firm was massively cashed up. 

To be honest, Honda is sufficiently satisfied with its sales and motor sport prowess in North America. And it is pushing ahead with its General Motors collaboration to co-develop electric powertrains. Even in China, where it has teamed up with the influential Dongfeng Motor Group, and launched a fist full of new crossovers and minivans recently in response to rising demand, Honda is on solid ground.

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However in other parts of the world, namely Europe and especially the U.K., Honda has had to tread softly and carefully of late as it tightens its belt and defines a future path. One thing is for certain. That path does not include F1. No more. Even though the brand has finally found its legs in the world’s pinnacle of motor sport, it has decided to pull out of F1 at the end of this year’s season. It will also not sponsor the Team Dynamics Civic Type R anymore in the British Touring Car Championships, and in a move that stunned a nation, Honda decided to close its British production plant at Swindon that made cars including the Civic.

In announcing its unfortunately timed departure from F1 recently, and the plant closing in July, Honda insisted that these decisions were motivated by a corporate push towards sustainability and carbon neutrality, and a major reallocation of resources to future technologies focusing on EVs and away from F1 and lack-luster sales of Honda cars in the UK.

As sales stand today in its main markets of the U.S. and Asia, hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants account for over 80% of the firm’s lineup. Honda might have only just launched its first-ever electric car in the tiny, cute, over-priced ‘Honda e’ and may offer the hydrogen-powered Clarity fuel cell sedan, but it plans to go all-EV after 2040 thanks to its all-new e-Architecture platform.

At a press conference last month in Tokyo, newly appointed CEO Toshihiro Mibe, said that Honda aims to increase the ratio of EVs and fuel-cell cars to 100% of all sales by 2040. The company sees EVs and FCVs accounting for 40% of sales by 2030 and up to 80% by 2035 in all major markets, including North America and China.

Meanwhile, in North America, Honda and GM will introduce two jointly developed EV models employing GM’s own Ultium batteries in 2024. And to make all that happen in the time frame highlighted by Mibe, motor sport competition and resource allocation outside of the U.S. must be surgically tailored to suit Honda’s carbon neutrality goals.

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Honda celebrates 14th Indy 500 victory - RACER

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Honda is celebrating its 14^th victory at the Indianapolis 500, and a pair of back-to-back pole positions and wins since 2020, with the spellbinding achievement on Sunday by the Meyer Shank Racing team and the newest member of the four-time winner’s club, Helio Castroneves.

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“This is absolutely amazing. It’s great to see the world get back to normal, it was a great crowd at the Speedway and they got to see a fairytale ending for Helio,” said Honda Performance Development president David Salters.

“I couldn’t be more pleased, I’m so proud of the team at HPD and everyone that represents Honda and everything they’ve achieved. [Winning] the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Indy 500, all out of HPD, in just one year—and all with Helio—it’s amazing. And, of course, massively well done to Mike [Shank]. This is an astonishing achievement and his team simply delivered.”

Before capturing his fourth Indy 500 win with Honda, Castroneves earned his first IndyCar wins using Honda power in the CART era, then took his third Indy 500 victory in 2009 with Honda before claiming IMSA’s 2020 DPi championship driving an Acura ARX-05 prototype developed and powered by HPD, and added January’s Rolex 24 to his long list of wins in the ARX-05.

“Honda’s great,” Castroneves said. “HPD, because I’ve worked with them for three years and now coming back here with Honda, it’s been absolutely incredible. They sat down with me and we’ve had many meetings. That’s what we need to have.

“When you have spent so many years with an incredible organization and have their experience and information, you can explore those things. We’re here in victory circle because they’ve done the right things for us.”

We celebrate a tremendous team effort by the HPD trackside engineering team as they helped @Honda claim its 14th victory in the 105th Running of the #Indy500!#PoweredByHonda // #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/JtuXSs0y5Z

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Honda Racing duo Monteiro and Girolami to con... - Honda.Racing

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The car, which for a third year will be entered under the Castrol Honda Racing banner, took the TCR class victory in the race in both 2019 and 2020.

WTCR - FIA World Touring Car Cup race winner Tiago Monteiro (ALL-INKL.DE Münnich Motorsport) and Dominik Fugel, who is competing in TCR Germany for Team Honda ADAC Sachsen, will be taking part in the 24-hour race for the third time after their 2019 and 2020 victories in the Civic Type R TCR.

As was the case two years ago, they will be supported by Cedrik Totz, a multiple participant in the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nürburgring, as well as another WTCR driver, Néstor Girolami (ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport), who will be part of the Castrol Honda Racing team for the first time.

Nestor Girolami said: "I’m extremely happy to join the team for the Nürburgring 24 Hours. I know the team has been really successful winning the last two editions so the aim is high and is definitely to secure the triple crown. I want to thank Honda for this opportunity as well as my team-mates for their trust."

Tiago Monteiro said: "It's a real honour to be part of this line-up for a third year in a row. The Nurburgring 24 Hours is one of the most demanding events in the world, so I'm very grateful to Honda Germany for giving me the chance to be part of the team again. The competition will be tough, but we are very motivated as we go in search of a third-straight win for the Honda Civic Type R TCR."

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Honda Riders Endure Tough Day At Mugello - Honda.Racing

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Following the exits of the older Marquez brother and Nakagami the top Honda MotoGP finisher was Marquez’s team-mate Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team Honda RC213V), who took the chequered flag in 12th, two places ahead of Alex Marquez (LCR Honda CASTROL Honda RC213V).

Nakagami had started the day so well, riding the fastest lap in this morning’s warm-up session, which Marquez completed a promising sixth fastest.

Marquez’s race ended on the second lap, when he tangled with a rival through the Turn Two/Three Luco/Poggio Secco section and fell. He bravely tried to restart but wasn’t able to, so he withdrew.

This was the six-times MotoGP World Champion’s fourth race since returning from the right-arm injury that had kept him out of racing from last July until last month. Marquez scored back-to-back top-ten results at his first two comeback races, then led the rain-affected French GP two weeks ago, only to tumble out.

Although the 28-year-old Spaniard can ride his RC213V, his right arm muscles are not yet at 100%, so he cannot ride the bike in his usual way. Therefore this is a work in process – Marquez will slowly rebuild strength over the coming weeks and months until he reaches 100% strength.

His exit left Nakagami as the top-placed Honda rider. The 29-year-old Japanese from Chiba was riding a great race, from 12th at the end of the first lap to eighth place with four laps to go. But on lap 20 of 23 he fell as he raced through the Turn 13/14 esses. Like Marquez, he was unhurt.

Espargaro was strong in the early stages of the race, working his way up from 14th on lap one to chase Nakagami, aiming for a top-ten finish. However he lost a section of his RC213V’s aerodynamics, which compromised his performance for the rest of the race.

The younger Marquez was looking forward to the race after a strong performance in morning warm-up. He finally chose the hard-option front slick, which didn’t give the grip he needed in left-handers, so he was unable to push to his usual limits.

The event was overshadowed by the passing of Jason Dupasquier, the 19-year-old Swiss rider who lost his life following an accident in yesterday’s Moto3 Q2 qualifying session. Honda sends its deepest condolences to Dupasquier’s family, team and loved ones.

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Yamaha R25 Kadınlar Kupasında Pistte Cesaret ve Özgüven Yarıştı - RaillyNews

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Yamaha R25 Women's Cup was held for the first time at İzmir Ülkü Racetrack. İlayda Yağmur Yılmaz won the first place in the R25 Women's Cup, and Melisa took the second place in the RXNUMX Women's Cup, which was organized in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Turkey, TMF (Turkish Motorcycle Federation) and TMF National Teams Captain and World Supersport Champion Kenan Sofuoğlu to bring female talents to the tracks and to reveal the female power in the motorcycle world Erçelik, Pınar Altuğ Tüfekçioğlu took the third place.

Yamaha R25 Women's Cup, which was organized for female racers who wanted to experience the racing challenge but could not get the opportunity in the country's conditions, was held within the 1st Leg Race of the Turkish Track Championship held at İzmir Ülkü Racetrack. In the championship, supported by TMF National Teams Captain and World Supersport Champion Kenan Sofuoğlu during the race, he also took the first place with İlayda Yağmur Yılmaz, who represented Turkey in the European Women's Cup this year. Organized for the first time in Turkey and fiercely competitive, the Women's Cup was held without spectators due to Covid-19 measures. Speaking at the trophy ceremony, Kenan Sofuoğlu said, “The R25 Women's Cup, which we organized for the first time with Yamaha Motor Turkey, is very important for us. We decided and prepared in a short time, there will be a preparation process where we will be better organized for the next races. I would like to thank Yamaha Motor Turkey for supplying all the engines, Anlas Tires for supplying the tires and the Turkish Motorcycle Federation.”

Yamaha Motor Turkey General Manager Bora Berker Cansever We want to see more women drivers and racers on the tracks and on the roads.

Yamaha Motor Turkey General Manager Bora Berker Cansever said that they created a very valuable opportunity for women who are chasing their dreams and want to race on the world circuits: “Although the announcements were made within a week, we received quite a lot of demand. We were very happy to see this. It is also a special honor for us to be a supporter in the Women's Cup held for the first time in Turkey. We watched a very exciting championship and very talented female racers. I congratulate the top 1 competitors, but in our eyes, every woman who participates in this race with courage is considered to have won. I congratulate them all. We will continue to work towards equal opportunities on the tracks and to support everyone who wants to ride a motorcycle, regardless of gender. We want to see more women drivers and racers on the tracks and on the roads. Everyone, men and women, should benefit from Yamaha's experience on world circuits.”

Free Motorcycle Training for Women…

Yamaha Motor Turkey took gender equality into its agenda this year and started to implement the projects it created in this field. The brand, which started with the Yamaha R25 Women's Cup, has a free education project for women next. Bora Berker Cansever said, "We need gender equality for women in every aspect of life, and we observe that it is mostly in traffic," said Bora Berker Cansever, "The interest in motorcycles is increasing day by day, and there is a significant increase in the number of female users. However, female motorcyclists are hesitant to hit the road. This year, we will provide women with free motorcycle training at Yamaha Riding Academy in order to increase the number of female drivers in traffic and to create a workforce by increasing the number of women working in the courier service, which has increased greatly with the pandemic. The more women on the road, the more social sensitivity and awareness will increase. We aim to start free training at Yamaha Riding Academiy in June, if pandemic conditions allow.”

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How to Connect Yamaha Receiver to Samsung TV - IMC Grupo

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A receiver is a powerful electronic device consisting of several amplification channels to deliver surround sound and incredible streaming quality to the user. It will bring home theatre vibes and be connected to your Samsung Smart TV despite its excellent built-in specs. 

Yamaha receiver could be the best external sound system to bring home and enjoy the loud, clear audio quality along with 8K resolution, video innovation that ultimately enhances your content streaming with many exciting features. But, many people face difficulty connecting Yamaha receiver to Samsung TV in times of the latest and advanced technological products. 

However, considering the rising demand for Yamaha receivers to satisfy the content streaming needs, I will discuss how to connect Yamaha receivers to Samsung TV in few easy steps.

It will be a quick yet straightforward process that should not consume much of your time and effort. Also, I suggest you set up the Yamaha receiver near the Samsung TV and save yourself time from connecting it again and again at the time of use.Check yahama reciever information on getinfov

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Find the HDMI ARC Port Input

But, first of all, study your Samsung TV and find out if it contains an HDMI ARC cable along with other connectivity ports. And, if it is available, then it must be the latest version of it that should support the Yamaha receiver.

Note: Speaking of HDMI ARC, responsible for transferring the sound signals from your Samsung TV to the receiver, delivers the exact sound in the theatre, doubling the fun and bringing life to the party. Moreover, you can also connect the Yamaha receiver to other compatible devices and enjoy your favorite content with realistic vibes.

After sharing this necessary knowledge, I would like to get into the process because we need to modify your Samsung TV before connecting it with the Yamaha Receiver.Find information bout  best 65 inch smart tv under 100

Modifications in the Samsung TV

Before connecting both devices, we need to activate the HDMI-CEC option in the Samsung TV that grant access to the Yamaha receiver to connect. We need to activate the Anynet+ feature in the TV, which is referring to the same HDMI.

• Turn on your Samsung TV.
• Get the remote and go to the TV settings following by pressing the home button.
• Now, you want to go to the General menu, which should be easily visible in the settings.
• In the following menu, find the external Device manager option and click on it.
• As soon you go to this option, the Aynet+ option pops up on your screen.
• Activate this Aynet+ option by using your remote control and turn off the setting option.

Connect Yamaha Receiver and Samsung TV using HDMI ARC

After activating this permission access, it is time to connect the HDMI ARC cable and pair both devices to start using your Yamaha receiver. Follow the following easy steps, and get started.

• Find the HDMI ARC input with the label ARC on your Samsung TV. Mostly all the ports are available at the back of the TV.
• Make sure your Samsung TV and Yamaha receiver is turned off. Connecting ports may throw a current, and you should perceive safety measures beforehand.
• Now, connect one end of the HDMI ARC cable to the Samsung TV, while the other end to the Yamaha receiver (at the correct input).
• You can turn off both items as soon you input the cable.
• If you have connected to the right inputs, you can now start streaming and enjoy the use of Yamaha receiver. However, if you face any issues, double-check your cable input or change the HDMI cable.

Note: HDMI cable is readily available on any computer, hardware, a mobile shop. HDMI cable and HDMI ARC cable are no different; it is about the matter of versions. Usually, HDMI 1.4 version has the support of HDMI ARC, and if you are buying or replacing your TV, you can check this spec beforehand. Besides, if your TV does not have HDMI support or the input causes any trouble, you can use an adapter that should be safe to use with the TV and Receiver.

Connect Yamaha Receiver and Samsung TV using Bluetooth

You can also connect the Yamaha receiver to the Samsung TV via Bluetooth. All the modern/latest Yamaha receivers come with this impressive feature that makes the connection quick and completely wireless. You only need to make sure the receivers and TV’s Bluetooth option are compatible and connect right away using the remote control.

 Connect Yamaha Receiver and Samsung TV using optical Coaxial Cable

There is a likelihood that you are using the old version of the Yamaha receiver that does not provide you HDMI support. No worries! You can still connect that receiver with your Samsung TV by using the optical digital audio output, which I am referring to as optical and coaxial ports.

It is an alternative and the easiest way to connect both devices, which also comprises few easy steps.

• Turn off both appliances.
• You do not have to modify any changes nor have to activate any feature to access any external device.
• Connect both devices using optical digital cable or coaxial cable. Ensure you are putting the cable at the correct input. Double-check the labels.
• Turn on the devices and enjoy the benefits of the incredible Yamaha receiver.

Remember, optical or coaxial cables are the regular ones we use for our other devices and can be easily available at any nearest shop. These cables have nothing to do with the versions, so any type should work.

Bottom Line

Receivers sound old school and remind us of the good old days when we had to put so much energy into getting the right cables and connect it to our respective TVs. But now, when TVs are going smart, receivers are also evolving and surprising us with the new, modern, and fantastic look with unique specs.

Apart from incredible video innovation, the Yamaha receiver claims to deliver premium audio quality at an affordable price. Also, connecting the receiver to the Samsung TV is no longer a mystery to solve because there are many options available to us for quick pairing. Indeed, technology is making our lives enjoyable with each passing day, and we can not be more thankful.

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Honda notched their 14th Indianapolis 500 win, with Meyer Shank Racing's Helio Castroneves scoring the victory—his record-tying fourth win—at The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

Starting in the eighth position for his 21st consecutive Indianapolis 500, Castroneves led just 20 laps en route to his fourth 500 historic victory, trading the lead several times with Honda powered Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou in the closing stages of the race. Palou would go on to finish second, less than half a second behind the victor.

The victory at the 2021 Indianapolis 500 is the first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win for Meyer Shank Racing since joining the series in 2017. In addition to their INDYCAR program, Jim Meyer and Mike Shank run an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship DPi program with the Acura and ARX-05 prototype.

This win makes Helio Castroneves the first driver to win overall at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Indianapolis 500 in the same calendar year. The Brazilian racer previously won at Daytona in the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 in January of 2021.

Second-place finisher Palou claims the point lead leaving Indy, overtaking his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate, and Indy 500 polesitter, Scott Dixon 248-212. Honda also leads Chevrolet in the Manufacturers' Championship, 476-472.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers' Championship (unofficial, after 6 rounds)

Honda 476 pts
Chevrolet 472

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Drivers' Championship (unofficial, after 6 rounds)

1.Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda 248 points [1 win]
2.Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda 212 [1 race win]
3.Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren SP, 211 [1 race win]
4.Simon Pagenaud, Team Penske Chevrolet 201
5.Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet 191 [1 race win]

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・The 2021 Indianapolis 500 was the largest sporting event worldwide since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with 135,000 fans.

・The race had only two yellows, neither of which were multi-car incidents.

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After an incredible “Month of May” at Indianapolis, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES now takes a week off before resuming with the June 11-13 double-header Detroit Grand Prix race weekend, with races both Saturday and Sunday on the Belle Isle street circuit in Detroit, Michigan.

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Appeal Court finds in Honda's favour in copyright infringement action concerning use of CAD drawings to build Honda Automobile Sales Serviceshop 4S - Lexology

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In 2004, Wuhan Xinjianye Advertising Decoration Co., Ltd. (Wuhan Xinjianye) signed a design contract with Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Honda), for the image and architectural structure design of Dongfeng Honda Automobile Sales Servicshop 4S. The contract did not make any provision in relation to ownership of copyright in the designs. When Honda went ahead and built the Serviceshop 4S without involving Wuhan Xinjianye further, Wuhan Xinjianye sued Honda claiming infringement of its copyright and seeking compensation of 150,000 yuan (approx. US$ 23,548) for economic loss on the basis that, in building the Dongfeng Honda Automobile Sales Servicshop 4S, Honda and others had made unauthorised use of its CAD drawings (i.e. construction drawings) and other artistic works.

At first instance, the People's Court of Haidian District of Beijing held that Wuhan Xinjianye’s CAD drawings and other artistic works were original and constituted graphic and artistic works for the purposes of the Copyright Law.  They did not constitute ‘architectural works’ as ‘architectural work’ refers to the building itself. Although Wuhan Xinjianye is the owner of copyright in the CAD drawings, Honda had an implied licence to use the drawings for the purpose for which they were created.  It had not, therefore, infringed copyright.  The court rejected all Wuhan Xinjianye’s claims.  

Wuhan Xinjianye appealed to the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, which recently handed down a final judgment, rejecting the appeal and upholding the decision of the People’s Court of Haidian District.

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Yard Built Yamaha XSR900 Is a Bespoke Tribute to The Legendary TZ750 - autoevolution

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Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing, Honda Win the Indianapolis 500 - Shelbynews

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SPEEDWAY, Ind., May 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda notched their 14^thIndianapolis 500 win, with Meyer Shank Racing's Helio Castroneves scoring the victory—his record-tying fourth win—at The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

Starting in the eighth position for his 21^st consecutive Indianapolis 500, Castroneves led just 20 laps en route to his fourth 500 historic victory, trading the lead several times with Honda powered Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou in the closing stages of the race. Palou would go on to finish second, less than half a second behind the victor.

The victory at the 2021 Indianapolis 500 is the first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win for Meyer Shank Racing since joining the series in 2017. In addition to their INDYCAR program, Jim Meyer and Mike Shank run an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship DPi program with the Acura and ARX-05 prototype.

This win makes Helio Castroneves the first driver to win overall at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Indianapolis 500 in the same calendar year. The Brazilian racer previously won at Daytona in the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 in January of 2021.

Second-place finisher Palou claims the point lead leaving Indy, overtaking his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate, and Indy 500 polesitter, Scott Dixon 248-212. Honda also leads Chevrolet in the Manufacturers' Championship, 476-472.

Indianapolis 500 Honda Race Results

•	1st Helio Castroneves	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
•	2nd Alex Palou Chip	Ganassi Racing Honda
•	6th Santino Ferrucci	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
•	10th Tony Kanaan	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	11th Marcus Ericsson	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	14th Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
•	16th Colton Herta	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	17th Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	18th Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
•	19th Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	21st James Hinchcliffe	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	22nd Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	23rd Pietro Fittipaldi	Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda
•	28th Ed Jones	Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Honda
•	29th Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	32nd Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
•	33rd Stefan Wilson	Andretti Autosport Honda

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers' Championship (unofficial, after 6 rounds)

Honda	476 pts
Chevrolet	472

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Drivers' Championship (unofficial, after 6 rounds)

1.	Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda	248 points [1 win]
2.	Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda	212 [1 race win]
3.	Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren SP,	211 [1 race win]
4.	Simon Pagenaud, Team Penske Chevrolet	201
5.	Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet	191 [1 race win]

Helio Castroneves (Meyer Shank Racing Honda) 2021 Indianapolis 500 Winner: "Honda's great. HPD, because I've worked with them for three years and now coming back here with Honda, it's been absolutely incredible. They sat down with me and we've had many meetings. That's what we need to have.

"When you have spent so many years with an incredible organization and have their experience and information, you can explore those things. We're here in victory circle because they've done the right things for us." 

Mike Shank (Meyer Shank Racing Honda team owner): "I don't even know where to start. Helio drove an incredible race-his experience in this race was there for all to see. I'm so proud to have the partnerships that we've built to get to this point.

"That starts with Jim [Meyer], who has made such an impact on this organization since coming on board and goes to AutoNation and SiriusXM, and of course Honda and the folks at HPD have been just amazing. This is going to take a long time to soak in, but right now I just am a little at a loss for words to be standing here right now after winning the Indianapolis 500!"

Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started sixth, finished second: ""Man the traffic, it was super close, Helio did an amazing job. I'm super proud of the NTTDATA car, I'm proud to be powered by Honda. Chip Ganassi Racing had the best cars today and I tried my best, we had a bit of traffic. Helio having that last clean lap, man, we'll come back next year! I learned a lot today."

Santino Ferrucci (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda) Started 23^rd, finished sixth: "It feels incredible, I'm so happy I can come back and drive for RLL and for this crew and be Honda-powered again. We had a great race! We were really quick, we just couldn't get lucky on the starts and restarts. Strategy played a big part in this race, and we were able to save enough fuel to run as hard as we could at the end there. We were slowly reeling in the lead group, just needed a few more laps.

"This team worked all night long on Thursday night [after a crash in practice] to make sure the car was ready and fast for qualifying. They've been working on this car nonstop to repair it and make sure we had a car that could race in the top five. It's so impressive and I'm so proud of them."

David Salters (President and Technical Director, Honda Performance Development): "This is absolutely amazing. It's great to see the world get back to normal, it was a great crowd at the speedway and they got to see a fairytale ending for Helio. I couldn't be more pleased, I'm so proud of the team at HPD and everyone that represents Honda and everything they've achieved. The Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Indy 500, all out of HPD, in just one year—and all with Helio—it's amazing. And, of course, massively well done to Mike [Shank]. This is an astonishing achievement and his team simply delivered."

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• The 2021 Indianapolis 500 was the largest sporting event worldwide since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with 135,000 fans.
• The race had only two yellows, neither of which were multi-car incidents.

After an incredible "Month of May" at Indianapolis, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES now takes a week off before resuming with the June 11-13 double-header Detroit Grand Prix race weekend, with races both Saturday and Sunday on the Belle Isle street circuit in Detroit, Michigan.

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Here's Why The Honda CR-V Is The Best Hybrid SUV In America - HotCars

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Foggia Takes Mugello Moto3 Glory For Honda - Honda.Racing

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Gabriel Rodrigo (Indonesian Racing Gresini Moto3 Honda NSF250RW) completed a great day for Honda’s NSF250RW, taking third place, just 0.145 seconds behind the winner.

Mugello – with its long 1.1km/0.7-mile start/finish straight – always creates breathtaking multi-rider battles, with riders using the slipstream of rival machines to increase their own top speed. Thus the lead changed innumerable times throughout the 20 laps, both on the straight and in Mugello’s 15 corners.

Foggia rode a perfect race, fighting all the way, then saving his best for last, grabbing the lead on the penultimate lap. Once he was ahead he did his utmost to build a gap, so his pursuers wouldn’t be able to slipstream him on the run to the chequered flag.

The 20-year-old Italian and Rodrigo weren’t the only Honda riders in the lead group and they weren’t the only Honda men to lead the race. Darryn Binder (Petronas Sprinta Racing Honda NSF250RW), John Mcphee (Petronas Sprinta Racing Honda NSF250RW) and pole position man Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse Honda NSF250RW) all took their turns are the front, crossing the finish line in fifth, seventh and tenth positions.

Andi Farid Izdihar (Honda Team Asia Honda NSF250RW) scored his first World Championship point at the French GP two weeks ago and had the chance of another top-15 after qualifying 18th fastest yesterday. But it wasn’t to be today. The 23-year-old Indonesian finished the race in 21st, one place ahead of Takuma Matsuyama (Honda Team Asia Honda NSF250RW), who is substituting for the injured Yuki Kunii (Honda Team Asia Honda NSF250RW).

Izdihar will have another shot at more World Championship points at next weekend’s Catalan GP at Barcelona-Catalunya. Matsuyama will contest the event as a wild-card entry, as he did at the recent French GP, while Kunii hopes to return from injury.

The event was overshadowed by the passing of Jason Dupasquier, the 19-year-old Swiss rider who lost his life following an accident in yesterday’s Moto3 Q2 qualifying session. Honda sends its deepest condolences to Dupasquier’s family, team and loved ones.

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Car thief crashes stolen Honda in Old Colorado City - KKTV 11 News

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A car theft turned car crash Saturday evening serves as another reminder why you should never, ever leave your car running unattended.

Police say the owner of a Honda Civic left his car on while popping into a business at 8th Street and Cimarron. When he came out, his car was gone.

“The owner of the vehicle was in process of filing his report when the tracking in the vehicle alerted the owner the vehicle stopped. The owner flagged down a security officer who transported the owner to the location the vehicle stopped at 25th Street and Uintah Street,” police wrote in the CSPD blotter.

The suspect was still at Uintah and 25th when the victim pulled up.

“The owner attempted to retrieve their vehicle and suspect drove off. The driver of the stolen vehicle struck another motorist as it fled west on Uintah Street, then crashed into a fence and tree in the 2800 block of West Uintah Street,” police said.

Officers were already on the way to the scene when the stolen car crashed, having been alerted by a witness who thought they had been watching a carjacking unfold.

“CSPD received a report of a carjacking in the area of 25th Street and Uintah Street, involving a Honda Civic. The reporting party advised the vehicle drove off at a high rate of speed after it was stolen from a security guard and a victim. A few moments later, another reporting party advised of a single vehicle crash in the 2800 block of West Uintah Street.”

Responding officers found one person injured in the stolen car. They were transported to the hospital for treatment. No one has been formally arrested at the time of this writing.

Police say leaving vehicles running unattended results in roughly 10 percent of car thefts every year. A lieutenant who wrote the blotter entry pointed out the suspect never even had to use a weapon to take the car, as they had the keys right there waiting for them.

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Honda's New Jet Gets An Acura-Style Upgrade - CarBuzz

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Honda updated its "Accord for the sky" HondaJet this week, adding a red S to the Elite moniker. It's improved with new safety/communications tech and an increased maximum takeoff weight of 200 pounds over the previous version, which it replaces. That means you can either fly 138 miles farther, take another passenger, or add more stuff. It's like the Honda SUV of HondaJets.

The HondaJet Elite S gets three new exclusive color options: Gunmetal, Luxe Gold and Deep Sea Blue. The Elite S gets a new logo, with the S in bold red. Honda says buyers can option more customization as well.

The twin-engine, 4,100-lb-ft of uninstalled thrust jet can hold 7 or 8 passengers including one or two crew. Its top cruising speed is a 486 mph (422 knots) and it can go about 1,650 miles on a full tank of jet fuel. Its service ceiling is 43,000 feet.

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Ultra-Rare Honda Civic Type R Mugen RR Costs Nearly $130,000 - Motor1

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You'll be hard-pressed to find an FD2 Honda Civic Type R these days that go beyond $100,000, but this particular model in the UK sells for more. That's because it isn't any ordinary red-badged Civic sedan. It's a Civic Type R Mugen RR – one of the only 300 examples ever made in for the Japanese market and now for sale on Torque GT.

So what's so special about this rare Honda? Apart from the exclusive Milano Red paint color, the FD2 Civic Type R Mugen RR (a mouthful, we know) has its weight reduced to 2,767 pounds (1,255 kilograms) with a handful of carbon-fiber upgrades and the aluminum hood.

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Also exclusive to the Mugen RR are Recaro SP-X racing bucket seats and other interior items. A set of special 18-inch Mugen 7-spoke wheels also come standard and of course, genuine Mugen RR badges inside and out.

Under the hood, this Type R Mugen RR for sale is powered by a 2.0-liter engine, uptuned to 237 horsepower (177 kilowatts) and 161 pound-feet (218 Newton-meters) of torque through special Mugen parts such as camshafts, exhaust system, and ECU. It's, of course, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

While you'll more likely find driven examples of the Mugen RR on sale, this one for sale is mostly in storage since it got imported into the UK. In fact, it only has 32,899 miles (52,946 kilometers) – only 273 mi (440 km) of which were driven on UK roads.

Apart from the car itself, buyers will get the original Mugen RR owner's wallet and handbooks, as well as the original Japanese service history records.

The price? Torque GT asks £89,990 or around $127,000 with the current exchange rates. Not too shabby considering the rarity of this model, serialized at number 24 out of 300.

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Repsol Honda Team aim for more after Saturday of improvements in Mugello - hondaracingcorporation.com

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Both Repsol Honda Team riders were able to make improvements over the course of the second day in Italy, late runs again showing their progress. Thoughts throughout Saturday at the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley were with Jason Dupasquier after his heavy fall during Moto3 Qualifying.

Marc Marquez continued to save himself until later in the sessions as he tackled the physical demands of Mugello on Saturday. Free Practice 3 was another steady session where Marquez was able to ride comfortably until the final moments when the #93 moved himself up to 12th, only half a second behind the fastest rider of the session and less than 0.150s from a top-ten spot on the combined times. As always, tactics came out in Q1 and Marquez played it to perfection to advance through the session as the fastest rider, joining team-mate Espargaro in Q2. Marquez would wait until the second half of the session to join the on-track action, exiting pit lane with six minutes of the session left to save his physical condition. The eight-time World Champion will start in 11th.

Another late lap push from Pol Espargaro saw the Repsol Honda Team rider rocket into the top ten in the closing minutes of Free Practice 3 and wrap up a very positive first session of the day. Crucially, his 1’45.858 was good enough for ninth overall and Espargaro guaranteed himself and the team a top-12 grid spot with a direct trip to Q2. Free Practice 4 helped Espargaro and his side of the garage to clarify some final changes to his RC213V before Qualifying. Both practice sessions saw an improvement in rear grip, Espargaro pleased with the progress made in this area.

The 15-minute session did not go to plan for Espargaro, the Granollers native feeling a different choice in tyre could have promoted him a row ahead. Espargaro will launch from 12th on the grid tomorrow, a good start and run into Turn 1 will be crucial to gain early positions and try to stay with the leading pack.

Warm Up for the Italian GP is scheduled to begin at 09:40 on Sunday, May 30 with lights scheduled to go out for the 23-lap race at 14:00 Local Time. HRC and the entire Repsol Honda Team wish Jason Dupasquier all the best and hope to see him at the track again soon.

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Marquez Is Top Honda Rider In Mugello Qualify... - Honda.Racing

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The 28-year-old Spaniard – who won the MotoGP race at this track in 2014 – is contesting his fourth Grand Prix following a nine-month layoff through injury. Although he has already scored two top-ten results and led a race, Marquez isn’t yet at 100% strength. His right arm and shoulder still need more muscle, which is causing him some issues on the motorcycle, so he cannot yet ride in the style that took him to six MotoGP World Championships over seven years.

Mugello is particular challenging because it’s so fast, with many high-speed direction changes, which demand huge strength from riders. Marquez was 12th at the end of the first three practice sessions, so he had to commence qualifying in this afternoon’s Q1 outing, which he topped. He then sat out half of Q2 to rest the arm and save some energy, joining the session halfway through.

Marquez’s best Q2 lap puts him 11th on the grid. He knows that the 23-lap race will be incredibly difficult, but he also knows that it’s important to keep riding to maintain his rehabilitation and build up muscles in the arm.

Team-mate Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team Honda RC213V) qualified 12th and will start the race alongside Marquez. The 29-year-old Spaniard, who stands tenth in the World Championship with three top-ten results so far, was ninth fastest in free practice, which took him directly into Q2.

Espargaro and his crew have made some important improvements to rear grip over the past two days, which made him confident of a good performance in Q2. However, he was unable to extract maximum performance from his RC213V because he chose the wrong front tyre for qualifying. He thought the hard option would be best in the warmer conditions, but the tyre was too hard, making the bike difficult to steer.

Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda IDEMITSU Honda RC213V) will start the race from the row behind Marquez and Espargaro, after qualifying 15th fastest. The 29-year-old from Chiba was seventh fastest yesterday and would’ve been inside the top ten this morning, if his best lap hadn’t been cancelled for exceeding track limits. His pace here is good – he was an impressive third quickest in FP4 – but he didn’t have the one-off speed necessary in qualifying. He knows that a good start and a strong first few laps will be essential.

Alex Marquez (LCR Honda CASTROL Honda RC213V) qualified 22nd at the end of a difficult Saturday. The 24-year-old Spaniard and former Moto2 World Champion is making his MotoGP debut at Mugello, a hugely complex and demanding track on a MotoGP bike. He improved his pace this morning and was 12th fastest in FP4 but, like Nakagami, he didn’t have great qualifying speed.

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Honda ride Suzuki On Moto3 Pole At Mugello - Honda.Racing

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The 23-year-old from Chiba used the excellent top speed and fine handling of his NSF250RW to break the all-time Moto3 lap record, one of the most challenging circuits of the season. Suzuki was four tenths of a second better than his closest challenger – an aeon in the incredibly closely fought Moto3 category!

Honda riders dominated qualifying, with Suzuki leading three Hondas in the top four. Tomorrow Suzuki will be joined on the front row by Gabriel Rodrigo (Indonesian Racing Gresini Moto3 Honda NSF250RW), who was third quickest. And fourth-fastest Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing Honda NSF250RW) will lead the second row.

Mugello first-timer Andi Farid Izdihar (Honda Team Asia Honda NSF250RW) will start the sixth race of his rookie Moto3 season from 22nd on the grid. Last time out at Le Mans Izdihar scored his first World Championship point.

Tomorrow the 23-year-old Indonesian will chase more points in a race that will be dominated by the slipstream battle – with riders using the partial vacuum created by machines ahead of them to increase their own speed on Mugello’s 1.1km/0.7-mile start/finish straight.

Takuma Matsuyama (Honda Team Asia Honda NSF250RW) will start from 30th, after a crash at the start of the Q1 qualifying session spoiled his chances of a better grid position.

Matsuyama made his GP debut at Le Mans two weeks ago, as a wild-card entrant. This weekend the 16-year-old from Chiba rider replaces full-time World Championship rider Yuki Kunii (Honda Team Asia Honda NSF250RW), who is recovering from a broken left collarbone, sustained at Le Mans.

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The Interior Of The 2022 Honda HR-V Looks Amazingly Comfortable - CarBuzz

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Last month, Honda unveiled the new 2022 HR-V for the European market. We're still waiting for Honda to show America's next-generation HR-V, which will be designed specifically for the US market. The US version will be larger, but we're hoping it will still look as sleek as its European sibling. It's not only the exterior that has been redesigned, however.

Honda claims the cabin offers "levels of comfort and practicality unrivaled in the sub-compact SUV segment," with more rear legroom, improved visibility, and extra shoulder space. Now, Honda has revealed new details about the redesigned interior that make it one of the most comfortable cabins in its class.

One of the cabin's most innovative comfort features is a unique Air Diffusion System that "introduces a new concept of air conditioning" with L-shaped vents at the top corners of the dashboard delivering "the restorative effects of a natural breeze to all occupants." It's a subtle effect, but it improves passenger comfort significantly.

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Yamaha slams Marquez's "not fair" MotoGP qualifying tactics - Motorsport.com, Edition: Global

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The Honda rider followed Vinales out of pitlane in both of his runs in the first 15-minute shootout session at Mugello on Saturday afternoon.

Vinales was visibly furious at this, with the Yamaha rider even aborting an outlap to come through pitlane again to try and shake Marquez – only for the Honda man to follow him through.

In need of a lap to try to get into Q2, Vinales had no choice but to push with Marquez behind, with the Honda rider able to top Q1 chasing the Yamaha.

Vinales was set to join him in the second session but made a mistake at the last corner on his final lap and will have to start 13th instead.

Asked about what happened in Q1 following Fabio Quartararo’s Italian GP pole lap, Meregalli told motogp.com: “On the other side of the garage unfortunately… looks like Marc Marquez is getting better and better because he starts to behave as he used to do.

“And I really did something he really should not have to do. I don’t want to finish what I would really like to say.

“I hope that maybe Race Direction will decide for something because for me his behaviour was not fair.”

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This isn’t the first time this season Marquez has copped criticism from a fellow rider for a similar tactic, with Joan Mir calling this “dangerous” during the Portugal weekend.

Commenting on Quartararo’s fourth pole in a row, Meregalli noted the importance of the front row now Yamaha has a front holeshot device, but expects a “really difficult” race.

“The job of Fabio has been super and now I think the outcome of the race will depend on different things,” he added.

“Maybe the managing of the tyre, the temperature, the conditions in general.

“But you know, for us to start on the front row is very important, also with the new front start device I think it will be another little help for us.

“For sure we worked quite well in this side of the garage during this weekend and the tyre degradation.

“I think has been improved session by session.

“I just expect tomorrow will be a really difficult and tough race for everybody. There will be more than one rider fighting for the victory.”

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Say Hello To The $120000 Honda Civic Type R - CarBuzz

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Not only is the engine more powerful, but the Honda Tuning legends over at Mugen also added some trick chassis and body mods, including a lightweight carbon-fiber front bumper, aluminum hood, classic Milano Red paint job, and a carbon-fiber rear wing. The chassis features five-way adjustable suspension bolted to 18-inch Mugen wheels and wrapped in Bridgestone tires, slotted brake rotors and a limited-slip differential. The interior of the RR features Recaro bucket seats, a custom shift knob and a Mugen-specific cluster. This example is offered with the original Mugen RR owner's wallet and Japanese service history. Yes, it's a $120k Honda Civic. And yes, we would buy it in a heartbeat.

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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YAMHF) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release - Nasdaq

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Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Riders Test At Misano - RoadracingWorld.com

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2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Gets Underway with Misano Test

The 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup officially got underway with pre-season testing at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli (23 – 24 May), where the 25 promising young talents got a first taste of their Yamaha R3 bikes and received their race kits for the season.

Designed to provide a route from national to international racing, the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is a new series open to riders aged between 12 and 20 years. The championship will be contested over six rounds, with two races per weekend, in support of the FIM Superbike World Championship.

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup participants with American Kayla Yaakov at the far right. Photo courtesy Yamaha Racing.

On the first day in Misano, the riders were issued with their KYT helmets, Gaerne Boots and Gimoto leathers, and were given a Welcome Brief to introduce them to the series. The youngsters were also presented with their Yamaha R3 machinery, which they would be riding for the first time on the second day.

Before the riders got going, they took part in a technical workshop in the morning of day two, to gain a better understanding for how to set-up and work with their bikes, while they also attended a riders’ briefing.

On-track action was split into six 20-minute sessions, with the ever-changing conditions meaning the competitors got to experience riding with both the slick and rain compound Pirelli tyres. After a wet first session, the track continued to dry until the rain returned ahead of the fifth session, which was forced to be cancelled, before it dried up again for the final run ahead of the 2021 campaign.

American Kayla Yaakov (69) testing at Misano. Photo courtesy Yamaha Racing.

The young riders will return to the Italian venue on 11 – 12 June for the opening round of the season, where they will go head-to-head to become the first winners of the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup. As well as the 25 permanent riders, there’s still an opportunity for youngsters to join the series at various rounds as wildcards after the Misano opener.

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Exciting! A simple word that perfectly describes the awesome atmosphere that was created during this first official test. We have already got to know all of the bLU cRU riders during the three Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup digital Masterclass sessions, but to meet all of them live was great. During the two intensive days in Misano, the reaction was perfect, and immediately they have welcomed the bLU cRU spirt and its philosophy of respect. On the performance side, the level that all of them showed on track was very encouraging considering their young age and limited experience. Of course, they have room to continue to improve under our guidance. Thanks to all the parents that followed the riders during the two days, they all showed great attention and passion to support them in the right way. The staff had a really big task in getting everything prepared ahead of this first meeting, they did a great job and everything ran very smoothly.  A personal thanks to the JIR Organization, all the partners that were able to be there: Pirelli, Sutter, Ohlins, Gimoto, and to everyone else that has supported this new project, including Pata, NL and Dorna, who have all come together to support the new racing generation. We now look forward to the first round in Misano to see our bLU cRU riders in competition and around the WorldSBK paddock.

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A Honda associate works inside an Odyssey minivan on the production line at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama.

Kelly Professional & Industrial and the Alabama Department of Human Resources are hosting a hiring event in Oxford, Alabama, on Thursday, June 3 to fill more than 100 full-time production associate positions at Honda’s manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Alabama.

Production associates assemble vehicles and earn between $15.25 and $16.85 an hour, depending on the shift. Experienced candidates have the opportunity to earn more, but previous experience is not required and on-the-job training is provided.

Kelly team members at Honda assemble automotive parts on an assembly line and work with their hands to move carts and lift and carry parts. Production associates climb in and out of vehicles frequently, and they bend, stoop and squat while continuously standing to complete tasks. They also work around moving equipment such as conveyors and forklifts.

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Kelly Professional & Industrial connects people with companies in the areas of science, engineering, education, office, contact center, light industrial and more.

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama produces the Odyssey minivan, Passport and Pilot SUVs, the Ridgeline pickup and the V-6 engines that power them.

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2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Review: 17 First Track Ride Fast Facts - UltimateMotorcycling.com

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Let’s clear the confusion immediately about Yamaha’s all-new YZF-R7. The R7 is not a direct replacement for the YZF-R6 track-ready machine. The R6 is vacant from the 2022 street lineup, and only available as a track bike. Yamaha confirms that the YZF-R7 isn’t designed to be a traditional 600-class supersport bike. However, the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 sits in the same spot in the YZF family that the R6 did, filling the gap between the beginner-friendly YZF-R3 and the YZF-R1 superbikes. So, yes, it does replace the R6, though it plays a different role.

Let’s get to the Fast Facts from our first ride review of the new R7 at the private Atlanta Motorsports Park, a two-mile circuit designed by Formula One track architect Hermann Tilke that features 16 turns and 98 feet of elevation changes.

1. The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 is not related to the iconic 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 (OW-02). That inline-4 powered motorcycle was built to satisfy race homologation needs for Yamaha’s World Superbike Team—only 500 were produced in its one-year run. Yamaha’s stateside staff who designed the bike says the YZF-R7 name was focused on representing a new generation of supersport and “not reference anything from the past.”

2. As you likely know by now, the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 borrows the CP2 parallel-twin engine used in three other Yamaha models—the MT-07, XSR700, and Ténéré 700. The 2022 Yamaha R7’s DOHC 689cc engine provides a broad torque across the rpm range that pulls strongly out of corners and revs quickly to just above 9000 rpm. That’s where I shifted most of the day. The power delivery is linear, with a good feel thanks to the crossplane crankshaft design.

3. I shifted smoothly throughout the day due to the six-speed transmission that was certainly tweaked over the previous model-year MT-07s. Many riders complained of sloppy shifting transitions in the lower gears on the 2020 and earlier models, but the transmission on the 2022 R7 is buttery smooth. Helping this is the new assist-and-slipper clutch that reduces clutch load by 20 percent—a first for a CP2 engine.

4. The optional Yamaha Parts & Accessories GYTR Quick Shifter Kit ($200) was also included on my test bike. It tells the ECU to alter the engine speed while upshifting. This is a must-have addition due to its usefulness with clicking through the gears when accelerating at top rpm. Inexplicably in 2022, it’s only for clutchless upshifts, not downshifts—something I was reminded of often during the first few laps. The assist function makes the clutch pull extremely light, and I used my left index finger for downshifting most of the day.

5. To keep the price point low, the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 features minimal electronics except for ABS. The CP2 engine’s character doesn’t require traction control or riding modes. The only time I lost rear-wheel traction was when the tire was fried. The engine’s single riding mode delivers a soft enough throttle input to keep experienced riders safe under wet conditions (with good rubber, of course).

6. The R7 borrows its basic chassis from the MT-07, but with all-new geometry. The R7’s setup provides more agility and ease of turning than the MT-07, despite being clothed in supersport bodywork.

7. You can ride the 2022 R7 all day at the track or street with pure laziness. The chassis responds to the laziest of inputs with ease and recovers quickly from the harshest transitions from full throttle to full brake. This is due to the following geometer modifications compared to the MT-07 (and R6, for perspective):

• • The wheelbase is 0.2 inches shorter than the MT-07 (0.8 inches longer than the R6)
  • The rake is 1.2 degrees steeper than the MT-07 (0.3 degrees steeper than the R6)
  • The R7 and MT-07 share the same trail at 3.5 inches (0.2 inches shorter than the R6)

8. The almost-fully adjustable KYB suspension provided feel throughout the day. Knowing the target audience is sport-forward and will use the R7 on twisty roads and racetracks, Yamaha included a 41mm KYB fork that is fully adjustable. I bottomed the forks a few times under hard braking into turn one, where a few bumps are present on the perfect line. I added more spring preload after my second session, as I didn’t like soft feel up front, but left all else as set from the factory. The rear KYB shock is adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping only—no compression damping settings. I had zero issues with the rear shock. Yamaha engineers positioned the rear suspension link mount position to raise the rear of the chassis to my liking.

9. The Brembo/ADVICS/Nissin brake combination provided more than enough braking power. The R7 doesn’t get the giant 320mm front discs found on the outgoing R6, but the 298mm rotors did their job well. This is also the first Yamaha to use a Brembo radial master cylinder (16mm piston) for the front calipers. I was able to slow and guide the R7 while trail braking through each of the 16 corners at Atlanta Motorsports Park. The brakes never faded, and the feel at the lever allowed precise input to moderate slowing. The rear disc is 245mm, up 25mm over the R6, and responded well to input when tightening the line at WOT on the final long left-hander. ABS is standard and not switchable. I felt the ABS intervene only at the end of the faster straights.

10. The choice of Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 tires clearly targets the street supersport rider. However, my test R7 was fitted with track-only Bridgestone Racing R11 tires—we were on a closed course, after all. The R11 rubber remained sticky all day. Because the R7 weighs only 414 pounds wet—up eight pounds over the MT-07—the S22s are a wise choice for longevity and stickiness on the street. I tested the S22 tires at Jerez in 2019, and have used them on my Ducati Multistrada 1200 and 1198 Superbike with zero traction or longevity issues. For perspective, the updated 2021 MT-07 arrives stock with Michelin Road 5 sport-touring tires.

11. The ergonomics provided comfort throughout the day, placing my nearly six-foot frame in a semi-aggressive forward position. The R7 is not as comfortable as the R3 and, although only a bit less aggressive than the R6, far more comfortable than the outgoing supersport. The R7 uses clip-ons and has a set height of 32.9 inches, 1.2 inches higher than the MT-07 and 0.6 inches lower than the R6—both helping the R7 to achieve comfortable ergonomics. Also adding to the comfortable ergos is the slender design. Yamaha says the YZF-R7 is the narrowness of all R designs ever—even narrower than the diminutive R3. This is immediately felt at full tuck, as the tank sucks in your knees quickly due to its deep knee-pocket design.

12. The stock seat is okay for the track, but I’d quickly change to an aftermarket saddle if using it as a street bike. The seat felt similar to the R6s, which I’d be happy with for about 50 miles of non-aggressive street riding.

13. I ran a few laps to simulate street riding on the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7. I was able to keep the transmission in third and fourth gear throughout the track, dogging the rpm down to under 2000 around a few of the sharper corners. The motor remained responsive throughout, delivering enough power to ease my way through the corners, as I would on the street. The estimated fuel consumption remains at a frugal 58 mpg like the MT-07, with stock secondary gearing of 42/16.

14. I’m a fan of minimalism when peering at gauges, and Yamaha nails it. The dash includes everything necessary for riding—speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, and coolant temperature. It also has a clock, air temperature, and other less essential information. Don’t expect a fancy TFT, though; to keep the cost down, Yamaha stuck with a high-contrast LCD dash. I’d take the savings over a posh TFT any day.

15. I’ve always loved the look of the YZF-R models and am glad they followed suit for their all-new middleweight sportbike. However, the single round headlight in the middle of the “M” opening on the fairing takes some time to admire. Fortunately, the right and left positioning lights are there to offset it. All lighting is LED, which helps others see the R7 quickly.

16. Although the naming convention of the YZF-R7 may provide some initial marketing issues, the price should surely help with purchasing decisions. At $8999, the R7 is only $1300 more than the MT-07 and $3300 less than the outgoing R6. The R7’s most prominent competitor, although Yamaha doesn’t admit it, is the Aprilia RS 660. The Aprilia is priced at $11,299—$2300 more than the R7. That provides enough leftover cash for aftermarket accessories to have some fun in MotoAmerica Twins Cup racing, although Yamaha says the bike was not intended for that duty.

17. The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 is a kick-ass supersport twin. It rips on the track and will certainly satisfy the needs of real-world street riders who want that all-out sport look while retaining some comfort.

Photography by Drew Ruiz

 RIDING STYLE

2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Specs

ENGINE

• Type: CP2 parallel-twin w/ 270-degree crankshaft
• Displacement: 689cc
• Bore x stroke: 80.0 x 68.6mm
• Compression ratio: 11.5:1
• Valvetrain: DOHC; 4 vpc
• Transmission: 6-speed (up-only quickshifter $200 option; installed on test bike)
• Clutch: Web multiplate w/ slipper and assist functions
• Final drive: Chain

CHASSIS

• Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable KYB 41mm fork; 5.1 inches
• Rear suspension; travel: Linkage-assisted, cantilevered, spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable KYB shock; 5.1 inches
• Front wheel: 17 x 3.50
• Rear wheel: 17 x 5.50
• Tires: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 (tested: Bridgestone Battlax Racing R11)
• Front tire: 120/70 x 17
• Rear tire: 180/55 x 17
• Front brakes: 298mm discs w/ 4-piston calipers w/ Brembo master cylinder
• Rear brake: 245mm disc w/ Nissin caliper
• ABS: Standard

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

• Wheelbase: 54.9 inches
• Rake: 23.7 degrees
• Trail: 3.5 degrees
• Seat height: 32.9 inches
• Fuel capacity: 3.4 gallons
• Estimated fuel consumption: 58 mpg
• Curb weight: 414 pounds
• Colors: Team Yamaha Blue; Performance Black

2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 Price: $8999 MSRP

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