- HRC US booth at SEMA Show will feature 12 racing machines, including the Hasport Prelude Club Racer and new Honda Passport Baja Spec Trophy Truck
- Civic Type R HRC Concept makes North American debut as development is confirmed for the U.S. and Canadian market
- HRC will launch its first line of HRC Performance Parts for on- and off-road applications
- For the first time, SEMA attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a wide range of HRC memorabilia and merchandise at the show
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will display a dozen racing machines at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Nov. 3-6) – including special vehicle builds, historic race cars, championship winning motocross bikes, an all-new electrified Trophy Truck and – making its North American debut – the Honda Civic Type R HRC Concept.
First shown at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Civic Type R HRC Concept is being developed by incorporating HRC technologies and the expertise of its racing drivers. This HRC-spec concept model offers a further refined "joy of driving" unique to Honda honed at the forefront of racing environments. Today, Honda confirmed the model is in development for the U.S. and Canadian market.
HRC has been a driving force in motorsports since its founding in 1982, building on the racing spirit that has taken Honda and Acura to the top of the world's greatest podiums. Company founder, Soichiro Honda, a former racer himself, believed in competition as a means to improve the company, its people and its products. As a result, racing is ingrained in the Honda corporate culture more than any other automobile manufacturer.
For the first time, HRC merchandise will be for sale directly to SEMA attendees from the HRC booth.
HRC Display Vehicles at SEMA:
NEW: Honda Passport Baja Spec Trophy Truck: Making its public debut at SEMA, the new Honda Passport Baja Spec will make history as the first hybrid-powered Trophy Truck to compete in the SCORE World Desert Championship. HRC with Mason Motorsports has created the world's most advanced Trophy Truck and partnered withtwo-time Baja 1000 winner Bryce Menzies and Menzies Motorsports to chase an overall win in the iconic Baja 1000. With more than 1,300 peak horsepower, the Honda Passport Baja Spec's 2.4-litre twin-turbo V6 and 800-volt hybrid architecture is more powerful than the massive 9-litre V8s in today's top Trophy Trucks. The Passport Baja Spec also will utilize advanced technologies from global Honda racing programs including IMSA, IndyCar and Formula One to advance Baja off-road desert racing, including CFD-driven aerodynamic design and cutting-edge vehicle software.
NEW: 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Baja Chase: This is one of three 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Baja Chase Vehicles built by HRC to provide race support for the new Passport Baja Spec in competition. These specially prepared Passport TrailSport SUVs will serve as mobile support vehicles, providing essential race-day communications, pit-stop support and crew transportation across the demanding Baja terrain. The chase vehicles feature HRC-added performance and utility upgrades such as Borla exhaust, HRC dampers, HRC forged aluminum performance wheels by Titan7, an auxiliary power system, a trunk storage drawer system and a platform roof rack.
NEW: Hasport Prelude Club Racer: Built to compete in time attack track events by Hasport Performance, the largest manufacturer of Honda and Acura engine swap components, the Prelude Club Racer features a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and six-speed manual transmission from the iconic Honda Civic Type R. The dedicated track machine is also equipped with a custom Borla exhaust, suspension tuning from the Integra Type S TCX race car, and a livery designed in homage to the iconic Hasport Prelude Circuit Monster.
2026 Aston Martin Aramco Racing Formula One™ AMR26: The 2026 season marks the biggest regulatory reset in a generation as well as the beginning of the Honda works partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. The AMR26 is powered by the Honda RA626H power unit — a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 developed with advanced Honda electrification technologies.
Felix Rosenqvist's 2026 Indy 500-winning Honda IndyCar: The actual Honda-powered IndyCar driven by Felix Rosenqvist to victory at the 2026 Indianapolis 500. Powered by the 2.2-litre Honda twin-turbo V6 hybrid power unit built and developed by HRC, Honda dominated the 2026 IndyCar season, winning the drivers' championship, manufacturers' championship, rookie of the year and the Indy 500.
2026 Acura ARX-06 GTP Prototype: Displayed in its "Thank you" livery and fresh from competing at the 2026 Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, the electrified Acura ARX-06 is the latest in a successful line of endurance prototypes fielded by the brand since 1991. The livery honors the tenure of Acura and HRC US in the series, which saw Acura earn 14 team, driver and manufacturer championships, 33 victories, 43 pole positions, and top-class wins in each of the four major North American sports car races — including three victories in the series' biggest test, the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
2026 Honda Civic Type R TCR: Engineered by Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) and J.A.S. Motorsport for IMSA competition in the U.S., the Civic Type R FL5 TCR is based on the latest Civic Type R production model. The No. 5 KMW Motorsports Coral Springs Honda Civic Type R TCR is driven by Rocco Pasquarella and Tim Lewis in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. This year, the team won at Watkins Glen, helping Honda finish second in the final manufacturer standings.
2009 Acura ARX-02a Patrón: Available for purchase and restoration from the HRC Heritage Racing Program, this 2009 Acura ARX-02 is the brand's second Le Mans Prototype. Famously driven by David Brabham, Scott Sharp and Dario Franchitti in the premier LMP1 category of the American Le Mans Series, the V8-powered ARX-02 won three rounds and scored five podiums to take the LMP1 Drivers' and Manufacturers' titles, ahead of the sister de Ferran Motorsports Acura ARX-02a. The two cars dominated the season, sharing eight wins in the 10 rounds between them.
1969 Honda N600 Baja: The first automobile ever raced by American Honda, the 35-horsepower microcar competed in the 1970 Baja 1000 driven by desert racing pioneers Dave Ekins and Bill Robertson Jr.
2017 NSX GT3 No. 93: Restored by the HRC Heritage Racing Program and available for purchasein its iconic "Lady Liberty" livery, the Acura NSX GT3 Chassis No. 5 is the most successful NSX GT3 of all time, recording 38 class wins in both IMSA and SRO, plus two manufacturers' championships, five drivers' titles and four teams' championships from 2017-2023.
Hunter Lawrence's 2026 Honda CRF450RWE: Honda HRC Progressive rider Hunter Lawrence rode this production-based factory race bike to his first AMA Pro Motocross 450 National Championship, the 16th premier-class AMA Pro Motocross Riders' Championship for Honda, extending its record. Campaigned during the 2026 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons, the race machine features a 450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine with Unicam® SOHC and four valves per cylinder.
Jett Lawrence's 2025 Honda CRF450RWE: Jett Lawrence rode this motorcycle to a first-place finish in the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross 450 National Championship. This year, the defending series champion finished the season just two points behind his brother Hunter, giving Honda HRC Progressive its second consecutive 1-2 finish in the AMA Pro Motocross 450 Riders' Championship standings.
HRC Performance Parts
In addition to the vehicles, HRC US will launch its first line of HRC Performance Parts for on- and off-road applications at the 2026 SEMA Show. The initial lineup of HRC Performance Parts will include lightweight forged wheels, exhaust systems and a short-throw shifter – all developed by championship-winning HRC engineers to enhance the performance and capability of Honda and Acura production vehicles, including Civic Type R, Integra Type S and Passport TrailSport.
Following final performance and durability testing, including extensive evaluation at Germany's famed Nürburgring, HRC Performance Parts will be offered through Honda and Acura automobile dealerships and the Honda DreamShop in the United States beginning in March 2027.
HRC will continue to expand the portfolio of HRC Performance Parts and also will showcase prototypes of future parts at SEMA, including adjustable coilovers with camber plates and a large Brembo brake kit with six-piston calipers.
HRC Merchandise & Memorabilia
For the first time, the HRC display at SEMA also will offer fans and collectors the opportunity to own a wide range of authentic, high-quality HRC memorabilia and merchandise, including ultra-limited collectibles from the company's storied legacy in motorsport and the latest apparel from the HRC Originals collection.
Genuine engine components from the McLaren MP4/5B driven by Gerhard Berger in the 1990 German Grand Prix will be available, including piston and connecting rod assemblies, camshafts, valves, a camshaft cover and more. Each part from the race-used RA100E, the last Honda V10 Formula One engine, is beautifully housed in a bespoke display case, accompanied by an original HRC certificate of authenticity.
Additionally, a one-of-a-kind jewelry collection crafted from the engine's smaller components will be featured at SEMA. The collection was created in collaboration with B.L.S. Co. Ltd., combining HRC's racing heritage with the silver craftsmanship of Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture — one of Japan's leading jewelry-making regions, with the pieces paying homage to the ethos and racing machines of HRC and the power of Japanese manufacturing.
HRC also will offer premium scale models of the legendary Honda RA272 (chassis #103) Formula One race car, honoring the very car that won Honda its first F1 victory at the 1965 Mexico Grand Prix. Offered at SEMA in 1:18 scale, these meticulously crafted collectors' items are produced in partnership with Amalgam Collection and feature authentic painted livery, hand-built bodywork, and precisely engineered parts including a fully replicated Honda V12 engine.
HRC Formula R Oil Showcase with Partner Phillips 66 Lubricants
The first-ever HRC consumer engine oil line, HRC Formula R is now available at Honda and Acura dealers. Inspired by racing, HRC Formula R is a new line of full-synthetic passenger car engine oils developed to bring HRC technology from the track to everyday driving. Crafted from the highest-quality U.S.-sourced base oils and enhanced with an advanced additive system, HRC Formula R is designed to deliver superior wear protection, long-lasting durability, and uncompromising performance in Honda and Acura engines.
Visit Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) at Booth #24789 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
About Honda Racing Corporation USA
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) leads all Honda and Acura racing programs in North America and has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA sports cars to grassroots racing programs, HRC US has amassed more than 500 race wins and 60 series championships.
HRC US specializes in the in-house design and development of powertrain, chassis, electronics, racing products and performance parts and technical and race support. The company offers HRC parts and race support services to Honda and Acura racers in North America. In 2024, HRC US expanded its operations to pursue consumer performance parts, merchandise and historic memorabilia sales.
https://hondaracing-us.honda.com
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