Honda Racing Company US has introduced that David Salters is leaving the group.
Salters has served as HRC US’s President since 2020, after becoming a member of Honda in 2015.
He began as chief engineer and engine technical chief, and moved into the highest management position.
As President, he has overseen three IndyCar producer’s titles, together with this yr’s overcome Chevrolet, and earned the 2022 IMSA title.
He now arms the reins to Kelvin Fu, who has been serving as HRC US Vice President.
“I wish to say a heartfelt thanks to the marvelous women and men at Honda Racing Company USA, our racing groups and gifted drivers,” mentioned Salters.
“It has been an honor to work collectively so as to add to Honda’s racing historical past right here within the US.
“HRC US is stronger than ever, with an excellent staff, a really thrilling future in IndyCar, and plenty of different cool new initiatives on the horizon.
“Now could be the proper time to go the baton to Kelvin. We have now labored carefully over the past six years, and Kelvin is the perfect individual to help and lead the HRC US staff into the longer term.”
Fu additionally joined Honda in 2015, coming from a background of aerospace and engineering postdoctoral analysis.
He started work with Honda in chassis design and aerodynamics, earlier than being promoted to vice chairman in 2021.
“Once I joined HRC US, I by no means imagined that someday I’d have the privilege of main this extraordinary group,” mentioned Fu.
“I’m actually humbled by the chance. I need to sincerely thank David Salters for his management, friendship and mentorship. Dave challenged all of us to suppose greater, transfer quicker and by no means lose sight of the truth that we’re rivals at coronary heart.”
Fu will formally take over the position of HRC US on September 12, with Salters leaving the business altogether to start work with a expertise startup.
