HPD (Honda Performance Development) - Need Some Proof?

How great is it to be driving a Honda with the knowledge that much of the inherent reliability is performance/stress tested for the entire world to see.  I'm talking about the testing that takes place on the IZOD IndyCar Series circuit, where Honda is one of two engine suppliers.

Honda Performance Development (HPD) is the Honda racing company within North America. Located in Santa Clarita, Calif., HPD is the technical operations center for high-performance Honda racing cars and engines. As one of two engine suppliers to the IZOD IndyCar Series, Honda won the 2012 Indianapolis 500 with driver Dario Franchitti; and competes in prototype sports-car racing under the HPD banner in the American Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship. HPD offers a variety of race engines for track applications from prototype sports cars to karting; and showcases "fun-to-drive" products for professional, amateur and entry-level racers.

This month, May, HPD celebrated 20 years of on-track achievements and innovation.  Over the following weeks,  HPD will mark this occasion with remembrances of the early days at HPD; the evolution of the company from struggling motorsports newcomer to dominant force in CART and IndyCar competition; and its eventual expansion into an all-encompassing auto racing company. 

In my experience, yes Honda cars and trucks are indeed "fun-to-drive", and drive any Honda car or truck and you can experience the quality of the product.  Here at Hendrick Honda Bradenton we've mapped out a six mile demo drive course that exposes the customer to a wide variety of driving situations.  You are invited to stop by our dealership anytime you find it convenient for a no obligation test drive of any one of our 500+ vehicles.  Then you can be the judge of quality, performance, comfort and convenience, and value..in a nutshell the best overall quality product in the car market today. Just sayin'!  Have some fun...drive a Honda today!