Integra Type S DE5 Bests Previous FrontWheelDrive Record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
• Two-time U.S. Olympian and Team USA Bobsled pilot Kaysha Love piloted the official pace vehicle, an Acura MDX Type S
• This is the 16th consecutive year Acura has competed at Pikes Peak
The Acura Integra Type S DE5 race car reached the 14,115-foot summit in the 104th Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, nearly 15 seconds quicker than the previous front-wheel drive record, in a showcase of Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) and Acura performance credentials in pinnacle motorsports competition.
The previous front-wheel-drive record of 10:48.094 was set in 2018 by Honda R&D engineer and Pikes Peak veteran Nick Robinson in an Acura TLX A-Spec.
Two-time U.S. Olympian and Team USA Bobsled pilot Kaysha Love drove the Acura MDX Type S as the official pace car, joined right-seat by Hunter Powell, a fellow Team USA bobsledder who competed at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and Love’s fiancé. The MDX featured a livery inspired by the red, white and blue of Love’s Team USA Bobsled.
Motorsports is a critical proof point of Acura Precision Crafted Performance, including the premium performance brand’s Pikes Peak efforts. This is the 16th consecutive year Acura has competed at Pikes Peak, with the Acura team amassing an impressive 12 first place in-division finishes, over 30 podiums and multiple course records.
About Acura
Acura is a leading premium auto brand committed to delivering expressive styling, innovative engineering and engaging dynamics, all built on the brand’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA. The Acura lineup consists of four models: the Integra sport sedan, and the ADX, RDX, and MDX sport-utility vehicles. About 85% of Acura vehicles sold in America in 2025 were made in America, using domestic and globally made parts.
More information about Acura is available here: https://acuranews.com/en-US.
About Acura Motorsports
Acura motorsports programs in North America have been integral to the brand since its launch in 1986. Acura Motorsports specialized in the design, development and manufacturing of powertrain, chassis, electronics, and performance parts. The rich legacy of Acura sports car racing includes multiple GT and prototype wins and championships across Camel Lights, the American Le Mans series, SRO, and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition.
In current IMSA competition, Acura swept the 2019, 2020 and 2022 IMSA manufacturer, driver and teams championships. In 2023, Acura made its successful racing debut with the electrified ARX-06 prototype sports car in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and claimed Acura’s third consecutive Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona victory at the Daytona International Speedway. In 2025, the electrified Acura ARX-06 returns with Acura Meyer Shank Racing running the #60 and #93 cars. Honda Racing USA will be strategizing and race engineering the #93 for the first time in the company’s history, while Acura MSR will continue to do the same for the #60 as Acura seeks its first championship title in the electrified era of sports car racing.
https://hondaracing-us.honda.com/
About Honda Racing Corporation USA
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing, and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA sports cars to grassroots racing programs, HRC US has amassed over 500 race wins and 60 series championships. HRC US leads all Honda and Acura high-performance racing programs in North America and supports global Formula 1 activities.
HRC US specializes in the in-house design and development of powertrain, chassis, electronics, and performance parts, as well as technical and race support. The company offers parts and race support to Honda and Acura amateur and professional motorsports racers; and is continually expanding its palette of racing programs that make Honda racing products available to all racing styles, from karting and quarter midgets to the highest levels of professional racing. In 2024, HRC US expanded its operations to pursue consumer performance parts, merchandise and historic memorabilia sales.
https://hondaracing-us.honda.com
Photo credit: Acura
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