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An Acura-powered endurance racing prototype will produce its competition debut at the 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in March of 2007, racing against manufacturer-supported efforts from Audi, Porsche and Mazda, and a variety of well-equipped privateer teams . The new Acura American Le Mans Series program volition declaration feature the first racing engine completely designed and developed in-house by Honda Performance Development of (HPD) Santa Clarita, California, American Hondas wholly-owned racing ancillary. It will mark the first interval HPD has taken on multiple coexisting motorsports programs in both the American Le Mans Series and the Indy Racing League. In 2007, the Acura race program will feature HPD-designed and developed engines, and chassis from multiple manufacturers, including Lola Cars International, Ltd. , of England, and Courage of France. After initial competition in the LMP2 class, plans call for the development of an Acura LMP1 chassis and engine combination to compete in the American Le Mans Series, and net an invitation to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sports car competition in the American Le Mans Series features multi-class racing of high-tech sports car prototypes and production-based Grand Touring machinery, with both factory-entered manufacturer teams and relentless privateers battling for victory. State-of-the-art technology and engineering, in everything from electronics to aerodynamics to fuel efficiency, are keys to success in the order. As Acura marks its 20-year anniversary, I cant think of a better racing series to showcase our technology and performance than the American Le Mans Series, said John Mendel, senior vice president, Auto Operations. Our entry as a full factory team in the American Le Mans Series will accurately reflect Acuras position as a leader in automotive performance and technology, and provide us with an arena in which to compete against other manufacturers in endurance sports car racing. Were looking advanced with great anticipation to entering the American Le Mans Series, said Robert Clarke, president of Honda Performance growth. In addition to returning Acura to the international racing stage against other innovative automotive manufacturers, it allows us to continue to grow HPD into a world-class performance collection. Acura will enter the 2007 American Le Mans Series, initially competing in the LMP2 class, company officials announced today. This will mark Acuras first factory motorsports program in the 20-year narration of the company . The American Le Mans Series draws on the heritage of long-distance endurance sports car racing in both Europe and the United States as exemplified by the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 10-race domiciliary series includes the 12 Hours of Sebring - a U. S. fixture since 1952 - plus events at the countrys premier road circuits, including avenue America, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Laguna Seca, Lime Rock Park and Road Atlanta. Acura will take part in the comprehensive American Le Mans Series schedule, while at the same age Honda continues its long-standing participation in the Indy Racing League, supplying the entire IndyCar Series field with Honda Indy V-8 engines.

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