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"Mat Pombo took the No. 73 Honda Civic FK7 TCR to the pole during qualifying on Thursday, setting a track record for TCR in the process (1:27.803).."
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Racing Calendar / 2022 Season
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1.5 Liter
4 Cylinder
6 Speed Manual
HPD 6-Piston
1.5L Honda 4 Cylinder
HPD Radiator
HPD Engine Management
HPD High Strength 4th Gear
HPD Limited Slip Differential
HPD Flywheel
Adjustable Front and Rear Camber and Caster
HPD Lower Control Arms
2 Piece Rotors with Aluminum Hats
HPD ABS Modulator
Carbon Fiber Brake Cooling Inlet Ducts
Racing Seat
6-Point Harness
Window and Center Net
On-Board Fire Control System *Homologated for TCA competition
2.0L Turbocharged
4 Cylinder
6 Speed Manual
HPD 4-Piston
2.0L Turbocharged Honda 4 Cylinder
HPD Radiator and Oil Coolers
HPD Engine Management
HPD Engine Mounts
HPD High Strength 3rd and 4th Gears
HPD Limited Slip Differential
HPD Flywheel
HPD/Eibach Race Springs
Adjustable Front and Rear Camber and Caster
HPD Lower Control Arms
HPD Adjustable Stabilizer Bar
Spherical Suspension Bushings and Damper Mounts
2 Piece Rotors with Aluminum Hats
HPD Front and Rear Braided Brake Lines
HPD ABS Modulator
Carbon Fiber Brake Cooling Inlet Ducts
Racing Seat
6-Point Harness
Window and Center Net
On-Board Fire Control System
HPD FIA Fuel Cell
High Flow Front Grille
Vented Hood
Homologated for TC competition
2.0L Turbocharged
4 Cylinder
6 Speed Sequential
Paddle Shifter
6-Piston Front
2 Piston Rear
2.0-liter, Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Honda Engine
HPD Radiator
HPD Engine Management
6 Speed Sequential Paddle Shift Gearbox
Tripod-CV Joint Heavy Duty Driveline
Rear: Multilink, coil springs, adjustable anti-roll bar, 3-positions
Gas-filled Ohlins shock absorbers
Rear: 2-Piston monolithic calipers – 258 mm steel discs
Racing Seat
6-Point Harness
Window and Center Net
OMP composite HTE seat, Automatic extinguisher
Electrical power assisted rack and pinion steering
Floor mounted Pedal Box with remote bias and limiter
Take the Next Step
Whether you come from pro kart racing, or entry level auto-racing series, with LA Honda World Racing, you'll set yourself on a path to the top level of GT and prototype racing. Our team supports drivers starting out in our Civic Type R TCA, all the way through to our Civic Type R TCR, preparing drivers to enter the top level of sports car racing.
Our Team & Drivers
L.A. Honda World Racing is the official race team of L.A. Honda World, a factory-authorized Honda dealership in Los Angeles, Downey, CA. We Sell, We Service, We Race!
L.A. Honda World believes that performance, precision and exceptional service are the qualities it takes to run a successful car dealership as well as successful race team. For that reason, we’ve chosen to do both. We are the first factory-authorized Honda dealership to participate in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and SRO TC.
Born and raised
Born in Hawkesbury, ON Canada, raised in Maskinonge, QC Canada, and now resides in Ventura, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
3 Months at LA Honda World, I have raced with Honda on multiple occasions at the INDY 500 and other INDYCAR races.
Expertise
22+ years in Motorsports, held positions as Team Manager, Lead mechanic, department head, transmission specialist. Worked in many series including INDYCAR, IMSA (DPI, LMP2, GTLM and GTD) and more. Pit-stop expertise as a tire changer and other positions
Hobbies outside of work
Family time, traveling, photography
What I'm looking forward to this season
Continuing the successful growth of LA Honda World Racing. I am looking forward to our team being in a position to win every race we enter in all our classes. We have incredible talent and I’m looking forward to the challenge of representing Honda at the race track, one of the winningest brands on the planet across a multitude of motorsports disciplines.
Born and raised
San Diego, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
1 Year
Expertise
Business development and team building for long term success
Hobbies outside of work
Motorsports and off-road adventures with family and friends
What I'm looking forward to this season
Working with the team to develop new personnel positions, comradery within the organization, and winning races
Born and raised
Atlanta, Georgia
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
Since January, 2022
Expertise
Race strategy, vehicle dynamics and vehicle performance Race engineer
Hobbies outside of work
Mountain biking, flying airplanes, sim racing and vintage cars
What I'm looking forward to this season
Even with my recent addition to the team we’re already building a family-like structure and I’m really looking forward to fostering more of that this season alongside some great results!
Born and raised
Born in East Los Angeles and raised in Huntington Park, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
14 years
Expertise
Bumper to bumper repairs including engine and electrical
Hobbies outside of work
Weightlifting, video gaming and gardening
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning and traveling
Born and raised
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Lynwood, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
18 years
Expertise
Honda Master Technician, Smog Technician, ASE Certified
Hobbies outside of work
Working out, running, hiking and Disneyland Park
What I'm looking forward to this season
Looking forward to driver podiums, getting the most out of the race cars, and the comradery at the track.
Born and raised
Indianapolis, IN
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
1 year
Expertise
TCR Racing
Hobbies outside of work
Soccer, Exploring new places and cars
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning races
Born and raised
Compton, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
9 Years
Expertise
Heavy-line work & and engine rebuilding
Hobbies outside of work
Photography
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning races, getting to know my fellow teammates, experience and traveling
Born and raised
Born in Lynwood, CA. Raised in Southern Los Angeles and Compton, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
3 years
Expertise
Executing tasks on time, electrical, engine rebuilding and suspension
Hobbies outside of work
Swimming, guitar, electromagnets, video gaming, photography, and modifying personal cars
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning, more senior roles, and pitstops
Born and raised
Born and raised in Long Beach, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
8 years
Expertise
Bumper to bumper technician
Hobbies outside of work
Hiking, strength training, and riding motorcycles off-road
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning and having a good time with the crew
Born and raised
Los Angeles and Huntington Park, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
4 Months
Expertise
A/C repair and electrical repair
Hobbies outside of work
Coffee, hikes, video gaming, travel, and learning cultures
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning and podium finishes
Born and raised
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Lynwood/Downey, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
5 years total with the Honda Brand. The last 3 with LA HondaWorld
Expertise
Strong work ethic and teamwork
Hobbies outside of work
Soccer, music traveling, and video gaming
What I'm looking forward to this season
Winning races and gaining experience with the race team
Born and raised
Born in Lynwood, CA and raised in Huntington Park, CA
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
4 years
Expertise
Honda sensing, calibration, and electrical
Hobbies outside of work
Music Festivals, video gaming, and theme parks
What I'm looking forward to this season
Bringing back trophies to the dealership
Born and raised
California & Italy
Have worked for LA Honda World for:
Have Worked for LA Honda World - Since we created it over dinner when business parter said “why don’t we race Hondas?!”
Expertise
Rise everyone to the top and extract personal passions to the greatest extent possible
Hobbies outside of work
Stay a kid with my two boys while being an adult with my awesome wife over over 25 years. You name it, I’ll play it.
What I'm looking forward to this season
Wins… Champagne….. Trophies…. Championship….. and dinner with all those that make it happen.
Meet the Crew
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