The challenges facing Honda and its five Verizon IndyCar Series teams are well known. Coming off a season where Chevy took 14 of 16 wins and dominated every short oval and road/street course, the series' decision to freeze development on the aero kits produced by both brands has ensured the Bowtie will retain an advantage. But that doesn't mean Honda Performance Development has given up before the first wheel has turned in anger this weekend at St. Petersburg. Significant improvements and acquisitions made by most of its teams during the offseason should improve Honda's fortunes, and with the acquisition of a prized team like Chip Ganassi Racing, HPD's stable has also grown in size and...
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