THR partnered with HPD to showcase the B-Spec Fit developed
specifically for Rally competition at the second round of the Rally-America
National Championship.
“We had a fantastic 2013 season, where we were able to
finish first in the B-Spec National Championship, and fourth in the 2WD overall
National Championship. Based on that
success, we wanted to come back and build on that success by refining the
B-Spec package for the Honda Fit," stated James Robinson, Honda Engineer
and driver for THR. “Looking forward to
2014, we hope to have more competition and excitement in the class, thanks to
the continued involvement of Ford Racing and Toyota.”
The B-Spec Rally Fit started the 2014 season with a win in
the B-Spec Championship at the Sno*Drift rally.
“We were excited to get the season started with a win, and also to make
it through the challenging snow and ice event without any issues,” Robinson
said prior to traveling to the 100 Acre Wood Rally. Based on the experiences from 2013, the team
was hopeful to repeat its success in the fast gravel event held in
Missouri.
HPD and THR started the second round of the 2014
Rally-America championship series with a lot of excitement. Starting out on the
mostly dry and fast roads, the Fit was able to build up a five-minute lead over
the other B-Spec Toyota Yaris.
“The road conditions are fantastic, and we’re really having
a great time out there,” Robinson said following the eighth stage. “We’ll try
and push the pace a bit to try and keep up with the faster 2WD cars.”
Moving into the second day of competition, which included
nine new stages, the B-Spec Fit continued to grow its lead over the Toyota
Yaris. By afternoon, conditions had warmed enough for the team to gain some
additional time. “The afternoon stages
really felt good for us, and we are able to push the pace of the Fit to its
limit,” said James.
Finally, the B-Spec Honda Fit was able to hold off the Yaris
and claim victory in the second round of the 2014 B-Spec National Championship.
The Fit finished fifth-fastest overall in 2WD, and averaged 20.2 MPG over the
course of the entire event.
“We were happy to finish with nearly a 20-minute lead over
our competition and have no real issues throughout the event. The Fit was
fantastic all weekend,” Robinson said afterward. “We’re excited to have to good
finishes so far, and hope to carry that momentum into the third round of the
Rally-America National Championship!”
Look for the Honda
Fit at the next round in Orgeon!
About 100 Acre Wood
Rally:
The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood is the second race of the
Rally America National Championship and is known as one of the most scenic.
Named after the storybook home of Winnie the Pooh, the Rally in the 100 Acre
Wood is a picturesque race with enough twists and turns to test every driver’s
ability. Set in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, this race is
always a favorite due to its pristine surroundings and fast, tight roads.
Although you won’t see Winnie the Pooh or any of his friends, you will see some
of the best rally driving on some of the best rally roads in North
America .
About Rally America :
Based in Williston, VT, Rally America, Inc. sanctions the Rally America National Championship which consists of at least seven national-level events located at a variety of venues across the country, fromPortland ,
Oregon to Newry , Maine America
Based in Williston, VT, Rally America, Inc. sanctions the Rally America National Championship which consists of at least seven national-level events located at a variety of venues across the country, from
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