![]() Shortly after that, he took on a major responsibility as the global development leader of the all-new, second-generation Acura NSX. In 2010, Klaus was named division director of Complete Vehicle Performance for Honda R&D Americas. Klaus then focused on overall vehicle performance, where his team developed systems now used in in a variety of Honda and Acura products. Upon returning to Ohio, Klaus contributed to the chassis performance of a variety of Honda R&D Americas-developed models, including the Acura CL and TL, Honda Accord Coupe, Acura MDX and Honda Ridgeline. He immediately began a two-year assignment at the company’s R&D facility in Tochigi, Japan, as part of the team responsible for the 1994 Acura Integra. Klaus, who holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, joined Honda at its Ohio research and development center in 1990. “I’m looking forward to working with everyone at HPD and our partner teams, and doing my part to add to the legacy of Honda and Acura in North American racing.” “Like Art, I come to HPD from Honda R&D,” Klaus said. Cyr, who also came to HPD from Honda R&D Americas in 2012, and completes a seven-year tenure as president of the wholly-owned subsidiary and racing arm of American Honda. Ted Klaus, vice president of Honda R&D Americas, has been named president of Honda Performance Development, effective April 1. ET) and the Advance Auto Parts INDYCAR Radio Network. Petersburg airs live Sunday on NBCSN (12:30 p.m. “After Sunday’s race, I am looking forward to watching NBC Sports’ coverage this season, but especially the legendary Indianapolis 500, coming to us from my second home, Indianapolis, Indiana.” ![]() Petersburg inaugural race, and leading the field to the green flag in Honda's Fastest Seat in Sports,” said Dungy, a Tampa, Florida, resident who coached the Indianapolis Colts to the Super Bowl XLI championship. “I am honored to kick off the 2019 NTT Ind圜ar Series season by serving as the grand marshal of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the first race of the 2019 NTT Ind圜ar Series.ĭungy will give the command for Indy car drivers to start their engines, effectively kicking off the 17-race NTT Ind圜ar Series season, from the passenger seat in a Honda-powered two-seat Indy car known as “Honda's Fastest Seat in Sports.” Once Dungy gives the command, he’ll lead the parade lap ahead of the rest of the field in the Honda Indy car, driven by racing legend Mario Andretti. Tony Dungy, the Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach who currrently serves as an analyst on NBC’s “Football Night in America,” will serve as the grand marshal of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. “Mario Andretti: ICON,” presented by Shell V-Power NiTRO+ will be open through Nov. Foyt, Al and Bobby Unser and team owner Roger Penske will provide entertaining, behind-the-scenes insight into his career. An audio tour featuring stories from Andretti, longtime rivals A.J. Many other notable cars, firesuits, helmets and memorabilia will be part of the exhibit. I cannot wait to see this exhibit and share my story with the fans from around the world who will see it in the coming months.” “To be called an 'icon' is extremely humbling, but the collection put together by the IMS Museum staff is phenomenal. “Winning the Indianapolis 500 changed my life and Indy has been like a second home for my family for a very long time, so I’m very much looking forward to everything the museum and the speedway have planned in May,” said Andretti. The Horn Offenhauser Sprint car, named “Baby,” from Andretti’s first Sprint car race. ![]() A 1994 Lola T9400 from his “Arrivederci Mario” farewell season.1967 Dean Van Lines Brawner Hawk II Indy 500 pole-winner.The 1974 Vel’s Parnelli Jones team Formula One car.The John Player Special Lotus Type 79-4, from the 1978 Formula One World Championship run.A sampling of this can’t-miss exhibit includes: The featured exhibits of “Mario Andretti: ICON,” are a full representation of the Nazareth, Pennsylvania, resident’s diverse career. “Mario Andretti: ICON,” presented by Shell V-Power NiTRO+, will bring together many of the most significant cars in Andretti’s career at the IMS Museum – cars which also represent significant milestones in motorsports history given Andretti’s accomplishments. Andretti led 116 laps and delivered a popular, long-awaited victory for colorful car owner Andy Granatelli, despite having to race in a backup car, battling race-long engine overheating issues and being forced to run all 500 miles on the same right-rear Firestone tire. The exhibit is part of a comprehensive 50th anniversary celebration of Andretti’s victory at the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will honor 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti and his illustrious racing career with the exhibit, “Mario Andretti: ICON,” presented by Shell V-Power NiTRO+, opening to the public Wednesday, May 1.
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