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1999: 

Montoya Finishes Season Ranked 1st

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Rookie of the Year Juan Montoya wins seven races and finishes the season ranked first in the overall standings. Dario Franchitti and Paul Tracy finish second and third to complete the Honda sweep. Honda is named Manufacturer's Champion for the third time in four years. Honda wins its third CART Manufacturers' Championship in the last four years, and fourth consecutive drivers' title with rookie Juan Montoya. Alex Criville becomes the first-ever Spanish 500GP Motorcycle champion for Honda's sixth consecutive title. Honda returns to Formula One competition with the new British American Racing effort.



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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