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1996: 

Honda Named Manufacturer's Champion



A 780-hp, V-8-powered Honda engine outclasses the competition, winning 11 of 16 races that year. Jimmy Vasser of Chip Ganassi Racing is named CART's top driver with four wins, followed by fellow teammate and "Rookie of the Year" recipient Alex Zanardi with three victories and third place in the driver's standings. Honda named Manufacturer's Champion.

Honda wins 11 Champ Car races, taking the CART Manufacturers' Championship and driver's title with Jimmy Vasser. Honda wins the Solar Challenge for the second time.



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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