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1966: 

Honda Enters Formula Two Racing

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Honda enters Formula Two racing, drawn not only by its desire to win, but to also accelerate the technical development of a consumer-friendly sized 1.0 liter engine, F2 racing's displacement limit.

Jack Brabham wins 11 straight races and becomes the F2 racing champion. That same year, Honda-powered Brabham wins his third F1 Championship.

F1 racing's displacement limit becomes three liters, and a water-cooled, 400-hp V-12 engine again marks Honda's dominance in engine power.

Honda wins the Constructor's Championships in all five motorcycle Grand Prix classes. Honda wins the Formula Two championship and 11 races.



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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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