Grand Prix of Toronto

Honda Indy Toronto race fan donations reach $1 million for Make-A-Wish Canada® through 12 years

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Generous race fans at this year's event raised more than $100,000 with support from Honda Canada Foundation and the Ontario Honda Dealers Association.

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  • Generous race fans at this year's event raised more than $100,000 with support from Honda Canada Foundation and the Ontario Honda Dealers Association.
  • MARKHAM, ON, July 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Race fans, Honda Canada Foundation (HCF) and the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA) came together to raise more than $100,000 for Make-A-Wish® Canada during the 2023 Honda Indy Toronto.
  • "Thank you to the countless racing fans for donating to Make-A-Wish Canada and thank you to all the volunteers and associates who supported the fundraising efforts at Honda Indy Toronto," said Tony Facciolo, Chair of Honda Canada Foundation.
  • "Everyone at Make-A-Wish is grateful for the exceptional support from Indy race fans, Honda Canada Foundation and Ontario Honda Dealers Association who have generously donated over $1 million over the last 12 years" said Meaghan Stovel McKnight, CEO of Make-A-Wish Canada.

NRG Fueling Station Plans in East San Bernardino County to Include PowerTap Hydrogen, Battery Electric Charging, and Petrol Options

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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This station will offer PowerTap hydrogen onsite production/dispensing, battery electric charging, and petrol options to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions with the aim of providing efficient and cost-effective power requirements for the fueling station.

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  • This station will offer PowerTap hydrogen onsite production/dispensing, battery electric charging, and petrol options to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions with the aim of providing efficient and cost-effective power requirements for the fueling station.
  • The planned fueling station remains subject to the Company obtaining applicable permits, and completing sufficient financing to plan and complete construction.
  • The fueling station in East San Bernardino County is expected to be a significant step forward in advancing sustainable transportation options in the region.
  • By offering multiple fueling options, including hydrogen, battery electric charging, and petrol, the fueling station aims to provide convenient and accessible refueling options for a wide range of vehicles, from hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to battery electric vehicles and conventional vehicles.

HUB INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES ITS TEAM WIDE 2023 ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP OF RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today it returns with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) as the primary sponsor of Jack Harvey's No. 30 entry at the 2023 Honda Indy Toronto event scheduled to take place on July 14-16 at Exhibition Place along the shores of Lake Ontario. HUB will also be a full-season associate sponsor of the team and will appear on driver Graham Rahal's No. 15 entry, team uniforms and equipment.

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  • 30 Entry with Driver Jack Harvey at Honda Indy Toronto
    CHICAGO, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today it returns with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) as the primary sponsor of Jack Harvey's No.
  • 30 entry at the 2023 Honda Indy Toronto event scheduled to take place on July 14-16 at Exhibition Place along the shores of Lake Ontario.
  • HUB will also be a full-season associate sponsor of the team and will appear on driver Graham Rahal's No.
  • "We are thrilled to once again team up with HUB," said Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

Honda Performance Development Unveils CR-V Hybrid Racer: "An INDYCAR Wolf in CR-V Clothing"

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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"It's kind of an INDYCAR 'beast' in Honda CR-V 'sheep's clothing'," said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development, the North American racing arm of American Honda and Acura.

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  • "It's kind of an INDYCAR 'beast' in Honda CR-V 'sheep's clothing'," said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development, the North American racing arm of American Honda and Acura.
  • Conceived and designed at Honda Performance Development (HPD) in California and built at Honda Automotive Development Center (ADC) in Ohio by the Honda of America Racing Team (HART) group at ADC, the CR-V Hybrid Racer places a 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged, electrified Honda V6 INDYCAR power unit and transmission under 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid bodywork to create the "rolling laboratory" for the continued development of electrified technology by Honda and HPD.
  • The Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer strengthens the connections between HPD, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Honda passenger vehicles; creates additional awareness around the new INDYCAR hybrid powertrain coming in 2024; showcases the fun and power available from Honda electrified powertrains; and spotlights the innovation, creativity and capabilities of both Honda Performance Development and Honda Automotive Development Center.
  • The Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer will make its public debut March 3-5 at the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Honda Performance Development Unveils CR-V Hybrid Racer: "An INDYCAR Wolf in CR-V Clothing"

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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"This project vehicle is an INDYCAR 'beast' in Honda CR-V 'sheep's clothing'," said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development, the North American racing arm of American Honda and Acura.

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  • "This project vehicle is an INDYCAR 'beast' in Honda CR-V 'sheep's clothing'," said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development, the North American racing arm of American Honda and Acura.
  • Conceived and designed by the engineers at Honda Performance Development (HPD) in California and designers from the North America Auto Design Division (NAAD) of American Honda; then built at Honda Automotive Development Center (ADC) in Ohio by the Honda of America Racing Team (HART); the CR-V Hybrid Racer places a 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged, electrified Honda V6 INDYCAR power unit and transmission under 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid bodywork to create the "rolling laboratory" for the continued development of electrified technology by Honda and HPD.
  • The Chromoly steel tube chassis of the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer is clothed in suitably "hybrid" bodywork designed by NAAD.
  • "The graphics were inspired by the hybrid powertrain, radiating from Honda Hybrid Blue to Honda Racing Red to symbolize the duality of the drivetrain," Melikian explained.

Honda's Dixon, Herta Finish 1-2 in Toronto

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Colton Herta (#26 Andretti Autosport Honda) pole qualifier, finished second: "Felix [Rosenqvist] was really fast, so I'm glad we were able to keep him behind us.

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  • Colton Herta (#26 Andretti Autosport Honda) pole qualifier, finished second: "Felix [Rosenqvist] was really fast, so I'm glad we were able to keep him behind us.
  • Obviously congrats to Scott [Dixon] for the win, but a pole and a second-place finish, I'm happy with that.
  • It's a podium finish and that's what we need going forward, more consistent results and we'll be looking a lot better in the championship."
  • Honda has served as title sponsor of the Toronto event since it returned to the IndyCar Series schedule in 2009.

Totality Wallet Debuts with Sponsorship of Two DELLC Racers in the NTT IndyCar Series and the Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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HARTSDALE, N.Y., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DELLC racing professionals and brothers Michael and Nicholas d'Orlando today announced that Totality Wallet, an evolutionary new cryptocurrency wallet, will be sponsoring them in the 2022 Honda Indy Toronto scheduled July 15-17, 2022. The brothers compete in the Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires Ladder Series.

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  • The brothers compete in the Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires Ladder Series.
  • "Totality Wallet is operational for a user within 40 seconds of beginning the app download.
  • "We are so proud to have Totality Wallet make it's racing and product debut with us," said brothers Michael and Nicholas d'Orlando.
  • Totality Wallet is built upon a base Electrum platform, one of the best anonymous crypto wallet platforms available in the market.

HUB INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES ITS PRIMARY SPONSORSHIP OF RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING NO. 30 CAR

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today a new sponsorship agreement with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to become the primary sponsor of the No. 30 livery. RLL driver Christian Lundgaard will debut the car at the 2022 Honda Indy Toronto event scheduled to take place July 15-17 at Exhibition Place along the shores of Lake Ontario.

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  • CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today a new sponsorship agreement with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to become the primary sponsor of the No.
  • HUB has deep ties to both the racing and auto industry, supporting the risk management needs of nearly 40% of auto dealerships in Canada.
  • "Our team takes great pride in our relationship with HUB, and we could not be more excited to see this partnership continue to grow," said Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
  • Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, based in Hilliard, Ohio and Brownsburg, Ind., is co-owned by three-time IndyCar Champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, former CBS Late Show host David Letterman and Mi-Jack co-owner Mike Lanigan.

Valvoline Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship Agreement with Honda Indy Toronto

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products, announced today a multi-year sponsorship agreement between Valvoline Canada and Honda Indy Toronto.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products, announced today a multi-year sponsorship agreement between Valvoline Canada and Honda Indy Toronto.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Honda Indy Toronto, and we are excited to showcase Valvoline to customers and consumers alike during the three days of racing this summer."
  • Additional plans for a unique Honda Indy Toronto experience for select attendees, hosted by Valvoline, are in development.
  • Honda Indy Toronto is a world-class motorsports festival which takes place annually on a 2.89-kilometer, 11-turn temporary circuit using the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto.