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1991: 

Soichiro Honda Dies at Age 81

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Soichiro Honda dies at age 81. His passing marks a legacy of victory and achievement in the world of racing. McLaren/Honda once again proves a fruitful union, winning another Driver's Championship and Manufacturer's Title. A new 12-cylinder engine, the same weight as the V-10, is introduced.

Honda posts its 60th Formula One win at the Brazilian Grand Prix, and McLaren Honda wins its fourth consecutive Grand Prix championship. Honda wins the Isle of Man TT for the 10th time. Comptech Racing and driver Parker Johnstone win the first of three consecutive IMSA Camel Lights championships.



111980:Honda Returns to F2 Racing
121981:Lees Wins the F2 Championship
131982:Hansen wins the AMA Supercross
141983:Honda returns to Formula One
151984:Rosberg Wins Grand Prix in Dallas
161985:Grand Year for Honda
171986:Williams-Honda Wins Constructor's Championship
181987:Williams Honda Takes the Formula One World Championship
191988:Inception of Honda/McLaren Partnership
201989:Honda Builds a Dominating V-10
211990:Senna is the Top Driver
221991:Soichiro Honda Dies at Age 81
231992:A Second Generation V-12
241993:Flower Power



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