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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. |
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