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The $300 Million Team
IRL-O-Rama — For everyone who saw that Honda was getting out of Formula 1 and thought to themselves, 'what's this mean for the IRL?', there's some good news. Curt Cavin reports that Honda will continue operations in US auto racing. "It is unfortunate that current global economic challenges have necessitated the cessation of Honda's participation in Formula One racing," said the statement from Honda Performance Development in Santa Clarita, Calif. "However, Honda's U.S.-based motor sports activities are expected to continue in 2009 . . . and beyond." ...

IRL Quick Hits: Honda to stay in Indy Racing League
IRL Blogs — ...Describing their efforts in the Indy Racing League as "self-sustaining," Honda Performance Development has stated that their company's decision to leave Formula One will not affect their standing as the IRL's sole engine supplier. Read Curt Cavin's story here. ...

Honda to remain in Indy Car
No Fenders - Formula 1 and Indy Car Racing Blog — ... Series for 2009? As they are after all the leagues sole engine supplier. But, according to the Indy Star’s resident Open Wheel Racing Guru Curt Cavin, Honda will indeed continue its association with the IRL for the upcoming season. (and beyond; as their contract runs thru the 2010 season, before we’ll potentially have multiple engine suppliers in 2011?) I mean, after all, they’ve got a monopoly on winning the Indy 500 at the moment, eh? To read Cavin’s article, see; Honda will stay in IRL And in this topsy-turvy time of financial gloom ‘N doom, you may wish ...