Honda has taken center stage in a collaboration meant to boost the fortunes of U.S. Olympics bobsled and skeleton athletes, and a new documentary is shedding light on this behind-the-scenes alliance. Released just in time for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, the short film delves into the advanced aerodynamic testing conducted at the Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO) wind tunnel—a key feature of Honda's partnership with USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS).
Detailing the six-month symbiotic relationship between Honda engineers and USABS, the documentary examines how insights gleaned from aerodynamic testing were applied to training sessions at Utah's Olympic Park Track in Park City. According to a statement obtained by ABC6, USABS CEO Aron McGuire expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: "When you work with a team like Honda and see the number of engineers that are here to support our team and the facilities we are working in, it really gets us excited about what we can possibly do for our athletes."
Team USA Olympian and Team Honda athlete ambassador Kaysha Love echoed this sentiment in a press release by PR Newswire. She said, "For a company like Honda to invest and believe in your dreams, that's when incredible things happen, and we start seeing those dreams come to life." This engagement aims to provide USABS athletes an edge as they compete on the world stage.
The collaboration also highlights Honda's broader commitment to racing and innovation. Mike Unger, director of HALO Wind Tunnel, noted in an interview with Honda News: "Acura and Honda have a deep heritage of racing, and within that core, we always, always challenge ourselves to win, and we are proud to use this spirit and capability to support USA Bobsled/Skeleton athletes." This sporting venture underscores Honda's broader role as the Official Automotive Partner of Team USA for both the ongoing Milano Cortina 2026 and the forthcoming LA28 Games.
What began in 1959 with the American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's presence in America has grown into a network of over 30,000 associates and extensive manufacturing, sales, and research operations across the country. The R&D activities are equally comprehensive, with major facilities in states like California, Ohio, and North Carolina. Honda's role in American innovation continues to be significant, as nearly 64% of all Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. in 2024 were produced domestically, according to the information shared by both ABC6 and PR Newswire.
