Ferman Acura of Tampa Discusses Honda's Role in the 2014 Boadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

    TAMPA, FL, September 19, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Boadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the oldest North American motor sports event, second only to the Indianapolis 500. The course includes 156 challenging curves for drivers to manage before reaching the summit. (1) This year, Acura of Tampa is pleased to note that Honda participated as both a sponsor and a race participant in the event, which took place on Sunday, June 29 of this year. (2)

The 92nd edition of the event marked the second time the manufacturer participated as a corporate sponsor. The legendary race challenged motorists with complex hairpin curves along almost 5,000 feet as they made their way up the mountain. (1)

The latest products from Honda's line of Power Sports vehicles were used as the official ATV/UTV for the event. (2) In addition, Honda supported the new safety improvements that were introduced to the 2014 edition of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event. The manufacturer helped to implement AirFence, a technology that has previously been used worldwide and was included on key corners in the course. (2)

Acura of Tampa, Fla., also notes that Honda supported Romain Dumas, the 2011 Pikes Peak Rookie of the Year, who rode a Honda-powered Norma in the Unlimited class. (2) To learn more about the motor sports event or to browse the inventory of Ferman Acura of Tampa, visit http://www.fermanAcura.com.

(1) "Jeremy Toye to Race Pikes Peak 2014." Motorcycle-usa.com. MOTORCYCLEUSA.com.

(2) "Honda to be Partnering Sponsor in 2014 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb." Hondanews.com. Acura Media Newsroom.

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