Honda Racing Corporation USA joins forces with Phillips 66® Lubricants as the primary sponsor for #93 Acura MSR ARX–06
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) is teaming up with Phillips 66 Lubricants as part of a season-long sponsorship and research and development deal.
HRC US and Phillips 66 will work together to craft the perfect engine oil formula specific to the Acura ARX-06. As the current oil supplier of Honda and Acura service centers, Phillips 66 Lubricants is excited to enhance its relationship with the Acura road car brand.
The HRC US partnership provides Phillips 66 Lubricants access to a ‘rolling laboratory’ in the Acura ARX-06 to learn and refine oil blends for race and road cars alike.
The #93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing ARX-06 will carry sponsorship from Phillips 66 Lubricants, though both Acura MSR GTP cars will work with Phillips 66 Lubricants to enhance performance and achieve results in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
This partnership comes as HRC US expands its role within the series from a manufacturer to take on a larger operational role and further develop personnel and technology for the hybrid electrified racing era. HRC US is further expanding the business side of its racing operations through sponsorship and B2B activities, accessories and planned merchandise. HRC US associates will race engineer the #93, while Acura Meyer Shank Racing will oversee the second Acura ARX-06, the #60.
David Salters (President, Honda Racing Corporation USA): “We are delighted to partner with the world class Phillips 66 Lubricants. This collaboration allows us to develop our people and technology further in a new era of running our pinnacle ARX-06 electrified race car. We are excited to work together with Phillips 66 Lubricants and use our cutting-edge electrified Acura ARX-06 racing car together as an agile test bed for the best innovations. Importantly this partnership helps us develop new commercial skills and opportunities within HRC US and our HRC US New Business Division”
Andy Giffhorn (Vice President, Phillips 66 Lubricants): “To collaborate with a long-term customer in the racing industry is beyond exciting. Not only are we providing oil for the Acura ARX-06, we’re working together to push the boundaries of innovation in vehicle performance through premium oil products.”
About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 is a leading integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports and markets products that drive the global economy. The company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and Specialties, and Renewable Fuels businesses. Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 has employees around the globe who are committed to safely and reliably providing energy and improving lives while pursuing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com or follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn.
About Honda Racing Corporation USA
Honda Racing Corporation USA, has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing, and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers since its founding in 1993 as Honda Performance Development (HPD). In January 2024, HPD became HRC US, combining with HRC Japan to strengthen the company’s overall motorsports capabilities. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA sports cars to commercial racing programs, HRC US leads all Honda and Acura high-performance racing programs in North America and will be involved in Formula One power unit development and race support related to the next phase of Honda starting in 2026.
HRC US specializes in the design and development of powertrain, chassis, electronics, and performance parts, as well as technical and race support. The company also 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.
More information on HRC US is available at hondaracing-us.honda.com
About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive 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 two sport sedans, the Integra and TLX, and three sport-utility vehicles, the RDX, MDX and all-electric ZDX. A fourth SUV, the ADX, will join the lineup as a new gateway model in 2025. High-performance Type S variants further demonstrate the virtues of Acura Precision Crafted Performance. All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
More information about Acura is available here: https://acuranews.com/en-US.
About Acura in North American Motorsports
Acura’s motorsports programs in North America have been integral to the brand since its launch in 1986. The rich legacy of Acura sports car racing includes the 1991, 1992, and 1993 IMSA Camel Lights manufacturer/driver championships, and the 2009 American Le Mans manufacturer, driver, and team championships in both the LMP1 and LMP2 classes. With the ARX-05 prototype, Acura swept the 2019, 2020 and 2022 IMSA manufacturer, driver and teams championships; plus the Michelin Endurance Cup titles in 2021 and 2022.
In 2023, Acura made its successful racing debut for the electrified ARX-06 prototype sports car in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCarChampionship and claimed Acura’s third consecutive Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona victory at the Daytona International Speedway. The Acura NSX GT3 Evo22, has won multiple championships, including IMSA GT championships in 2019 and 2020 and SRO World Challenge series titles in 2019, 2020 and 2022.