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1963: 

Honda Enters Formula One



Honda enters Formula One—racing's most competitive circuit—with a liquid-cooled, 1.5 liter, 225-hp V-12, which was developed by one of Honda's top engineers, and eventual president, Tadashi Kume. It becomes the highest performing engine of its class.



11959:Honda Races in Isle of Man TT
21961:Honda Wins Isle of Man TT
31962:Suzuka Circuit Completed
41963:Honda Enters Formula One
51964:Bucknum Becomes 1st Honda-Powered Driver
61965:Ginther Becomes 2nd Honda-Powered Driver
71966:Honda Enters Formula Two Racing
81967:Surtees Wins the Italian Grand Prix
91968:Honda-Powered F1 Car Hits 171-mph
101973:Jones Wins Honda's first AMA 250cc Motocross Title



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