From Road & Track · Jethro Bovingdon · · 1m 40s
Honda Civic Type R Rally Car Builds Rally Interest
Honda's Civic Type R rally car shows rally's potential in the U.S. market.
In brief
Honda's Civic Type R rally car shows rally's potential in the U.S. market. Honda's Civic Type R Rally XP proves rally cars can attract U.S. interest with affordable entry points. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Rally Car Crash Question
If a rally car crashes in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Honda Civic Type R Rally XP
The Honda Civic Type R HRC Rally XP is a rally-prepped Civic built for U.S. rallying.
Rallying's Challenge
Rallying requires constant precision and quick reactions to avoid crashes.
HRC's Project
Honda Racing Corporation built the Civic Type R Rally XP using existing parts and upgrades.
Rally XP Performance
The Rally XP excels on rough terrain with its natural accuracy and agility.
Rally Ready Team
Rally Ready's team includes Rob Winter, Dave Carapetyan, and KJ Miller.
HRC's Development
HRC principal engineer Jeremy Lucas admits to breaking parts but focuses on customer support.
U.S. Rally Growth
Carapetyan says the U.S. has a healthy rally scene but needs years to grow.
WRC27 Regulation
The new WRC27 regulation sets a standard for rally cars with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine.
Rally Entry Points
Rally Ready offers used cars as affordable entry points for new rally participants.
Rally XP Test Drive
The Rally XP slides through rough terrain with minimal damage during testing.
Rally XP Damage
A bent rear suspension arm caused minor damage during testing.
Rally XP Future
The Rally XP continues to improve with each test and shows rally's potential in the U.S.
The bottom line
Honda's Civic Type R Rally XP proves rally cars can attract U.S. interest with affordable entry points.
