100 Days to Go: Honda Powers USA Bobsled/Skeleton Team Toward Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

• Advanced Honda wind tunnel in Ohio helps optimize aerodynamic performance
• New video highlights innovative partnership with USA Bobsled/Skeleton

As the countdown to Team USA competing at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 reaches 100 days, Honda proudly celebrates the USA Bobsled/Skeleton team as it prepares for competition. Through advanced technical collaboration at the Honda Automotive Labs of Ohio (HALO) wind tunnel, Honda engineers are utilizing their aerodynamic expertise to help the athletes optimize their performance and speed for the upcoming World Cup season and Milano Cortina 2026.

A new video highlights how the advanced testing capabilities of HALO and Honda engineers are propelling USA Bobsled/Skeleton through an innovation-driven partnership.

Honda is the Official Automotive Partner of Team USA, supporting both the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams during Milano Cortina 2026 and the LA28 Games.

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Honda started operations in the United States with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in 1959. Today, Honda employs over 30,000 associates in America engaged in the development, manufacturing, sales and service support of Honda and Acura automobiles, Honda power equipment, Honda powersports products and the HondaJet advanced light jet.

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