Honda Racing Corporation USA Showcases New Honda Performance Parts & 2026 Passport TrailSport HRC Concept at Major Overlanding Shows
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the North American racing arm for both Honda and Acura, will showcase experimental HRC‑designed components that demonstrate the brand’s growing commitment to adventure and overlanding capability at six overlanding events around the country. The HRC display will feature a 2026 Passport TrailSport HRC Concept equipped with functional performance upgrades, protective hardware, enhanced lighting, utility accessories, and distinctive HRC styling beginning at Overland Expo West. The Overland Expo West runs May 15-17 in Flagstaff, AZ where HRC is a Title Sponsor.
HRC will display the Passport along with Honda powersports products and a line of HRC merchandise available exclusively at the overlanding shows. The Passport TrailSport HRC Concept illustrates how HRC’s motorsports expertise can elevate a production vehicle far beyond its factory capability.
“The HRC Passport concept is an example of how we’re exploring potential applications of HRC performance DNA beyond traditional motorsports,” said Rob Ray, general manager of Performance Parts, HRC US. “Honda and HRC are committed to the overlanding and off-road space, and we’re continuing to evaluate how that could show up in future products.”
About the Passport TrailSport HRC Concept
The TrailSport HRC Concept, which originally debuted at the 2025 SEMA show in Las Vegas, is a bold take on the 2026 Honda Passport, already the most capable off-road Honda vehicle to date. It features innovative HRC performance and capability parts, functional accessories, and unique styling to elevate it to new levels of performance. Engineered for off-road terrain and overlanding exploration, this concept vehicle features a comprehensive suite of enhancements across performance, protection, lighting and utility.
Trail-ready performance and protection modifications include:
- Redesigned lower front and rear bumpers to improve approach and departure angles.
- Extended aluminum skid plates and additional underbody protection to safeguard critical components, including the center bearing, prop shaft, and rear drive unit.
- New front and rear dampers
- One-off exhaust system
- 60 mm suspension lift combined with a one-inch increase in tire diameter for improved ground clearance.
- Wider rock sliders that can act as side steps
- Swing-out full-size spare tire carrier
Additional utility features are extensive, with enhanced lighting being a key focus of the concept. The SUV features upgraded fog lights, side camp lights, a rooftop light bar, ditch lights, and rear chase lights, all run by a custom multi-zone lighting control system. HRC developed a low-profile roof rack equipped with a side canopy and added a rooftop tent to highlight the vehicle’s overlanding capabilities. The concept includes an 8,000 lb winch and an integrated rear air compressor.
The thoroughly upgraded interior is highlighted by exclusive HRC blue Alcantara inserts with HRC branding, a refrigerator, and multiple new HRC accessory mounting panels throughout the vehicle.
The Passport rolls on prototype wheels and is finished in a matte Thermal Orange with a blackout roof. This purpose-built off-road machine is designed to elevate the Passport’s adventurous abilities and show a potential direction for an HRC Passport.
HRC Overland Tour
HRC will take the Passport on tour from May–October at six different major overland-focused events across the U.S. and is soliciting feedback from the overlanding community. Honda product specialists and engineers will be on hand at each event to engage with attendees.
Visit HRC at the following shows:
- Overland Expo West: 5/15-17 – Flagstaff, AZ
Booth #Q36-37 - Range2 Ranch: 6/18-21 – McCall, ID
- Xoverland The Big Thing: 7/9-12 – Three Forks, MT
- Overland Expo Mountain West: 8/21-23 – Loveland, CO
- MSO Adventure X Fest: 9/11-13 – Circleville, WV
- Overland Expo East: 10/23-25 – Arrington, VA
For more than 30 years, HRC has been synonymous with championship‑winning performance both on- and off-road, and now it’s expanding that legacy beyond competition. The company has launched a new business dedicated to producing authentic performance parts for Honda and Acura customers across street, track, and off‑road applications. Developed by HRC engineers, these components are designed to enhance capability, functionality, and the overall driving experience—delivering race‑proven precision to everyday enthusiasts.