In June, the Acura Integra Type S DE5 etched its name into racing history during the 104th Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, conquering the 14,115-foot summit while outpacing the previous front-wheel drive record by nearly 15 seconds.
Driven by HRC US competitor and two-time Formula Drift champion Dai Yoshihara, the Integra Type S DE5 completed the technical 12.42-mile course in 10:33.174, earning sixth place within the Time Attack 1 division. This performance shattered the 10:48.094 front-wheel drive record set back in 2018 by Honda R&D engineer Nick Robinson in an Acura TLX A-Spec.
Ever since Acura was founded in 1986, premier motorsport competitions like the Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak have functioned as vital testing environments for Acura Precision Crafted Performance. In its 16th consecutive year at Pikes Peak, Acura has amassed an enviable track record, accumulating 12 first-place in-division finishes, over 30 podium placements, and multiple course records. Demonstrating a strong commitment to domestic manufacturing, roughly 85 percent of Acura vehicles sold in the United States in 2025 were produced in America using domestic and globally sourced parts.
While dedicated competition cars like the Integra Type S DE5 are not available to general consumers, Vandergriff Acura offers an exceptional inventory of new and pre-owned Acura models, including the versatile Integra. To learn more about Acura engineering or to experience a test drive firsthand, stop by or reach out to Vandergriff Acura today.
