Honda Performance Inks Supply Deal with ZF Friedrichshafen for North American Racing Series

ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Honda Performance Development today announced a technical partnership that will see HPD implement ZF’s high-performance clutch and shock absorber technology in a variety of North American racing series where HPD is active.

The two companies, both with long records of success in motorsports, will work together to investigate other potential performance-enhancing technology, utilizing their respective engineering and R&D strengths. 

Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda IndyCar, Andretti Autosport, said: “We are very proud to welcome ZF to HPD as a technical partner,” said Art St. Cyr, president of HPD. “ZF’s reputation as a technology supplier in the motorsport world and beyond is second to none, so we are delighted to be working with them. Together, we will continue to work on innovative products, to better help our teams and drivers stand on the top step of the podium in all of our racing series.” 

Dr. Stefan Sommer, CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, added: “We are really looking forward to the new technical partnership with Honda Performance Development. We already have a very successful and growing business relation with Honda, supplying products and technology for Honda production vehicles in the U.S. With the partnership in racing we are able to point out our prominent competencies as a development partner and technology leader in motorsports. The racing series where HPD participates are an ideal platform for this. We are looking forward to many future victories together.”