Honda takes Forza Racing to Chicago Auto Show

honda fit b spec rally car

Honda is going to be brining the much anticipated racing game Forza Horizon to the 2013 Chicago Auto Show as the games prepares to launch for the Xbox 360. Attendees at the Chicago Auto Show will have the opportunity to play the game’s new downloadable Honda Challenge Car Pack over at the Honda booth which will be located in the South Hall February 7-10th. With the Honda Challenge Pack, Forza Horizaon players will have the chance to race three, distinct performance-oriented Honda models in the game;

  • A 2013 Civic Si Coupe
  • Anoriginal 1986 Civic Si
  • Honda’s Performance Development B-Spec Rally Fit

In addition to being able to play Forza Horizon, attendees will be able to virtually race against Honda’s IndyCar driver, Scott Dixon.  You can try to beat his fastest time in the 2013 Honda Civic Si.  The fastest player will be awarded the “2013 Civic Si Challenge” and have the opportunity to meet the Indianapolis 500® winner in-person and receive a custom Civic Si-themed Xbox 360 gaming console.

After all this on February 15th a photo contest will launch the Forza Horizon online community encouraging players to submit photos taken in-game of the 2013 Honda Civic Si. The best photo will be featured on Honda social media channels and on the Honda web site. Winners of the photo contest will also receive a custom Civic Si-themed Xbox 360 gaming console.

Adam Yamada-Hanff
Adam has always loved cars and anything with wheels. When he is not writing about interesting stories you might find him jamming on his saxophone, watching movies, creating art, or playing with his two dogs.