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Honda
Racing Corporation (HRC) was formed in 1982. The company combines
participation in motorcycle races throughout the world with the
development of high potential racing machines. Its racing activities are
an important source for the creation of leading edge technologies used
in the development of Honda motorcycles. HRC also contributes to the
advancement of motorcycle sports through a range of activities that
include sales of production racing motorcycles, support for satellite
teams, and rider education programs.
Soichiro Honda, being a race driver himself, could not stay out of
international
motorsport. In 1959, Honda entered five motorcycles into the
Isle of Man TT
race, at that time the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world.
While always having powerful engines, it took until 1961 for Honda to
tune their chassis well enough to allow
Mike Hailwood
to claim their first
Grand Prix victories in the 125 and 250 cc
classes.
Honda are a major player in the the domestic British Superbike
Championship (BSB) and talented riders such as Karl Harris, Michael
Rutter, Ryuichi
Kiyonari, Leon Haslam and Cal Crutchlow.