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1994: 

Production on a Methanol-Fueled V-8

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Honda engineers begin working on a methanol-fueled, turbo-charged, 2.65 liter V-8 engine for Indy-style racing. Honda enters CART Champ Car competition. Mick Doohan wins the first of an unprecedented five consecutive motorcycle Grand Prix championships. Jeremy McGrath wins the first of his four consecutive Honda-mounted AMA Supercross titles.



251994:Production on a Methanol-Fueled V-8
261995:Ribiero Wins First Honda-Powered Indy Race
271996:Honda Named Manufacturer's Champion
281997:Honda Drivers Sweep Top 3 in Driver's Competition
291998:Honda-Powered Drivers Capture 13 of 19
301999:Montoya Finishes Season Ranked 1st
312000:Ferran Sets Closed-Course Speed Record
322001:Honda Dominates in Driver's Championship
332002:Ricky Carmichael Undefeated in Motocross
342003:Dan Wheldon is Rookie of the Year
352004:Honda Claims IRL "Triple Crown" of Championships
362005:Honda Wins Second IndyCar Manufacturers' Championship
372006:Honda Serves as Single IndyCar Engine Supplier
382007:Dario Franchitti wins Driver's Championship
392008:Scott Dixon wins Driver's Championship



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