Following an intense 75-question online qualifier open to all Honda Powersports technicians in the country where wrench-spinners were judged on technical knowledge, technique, procedures, precision, and speed, a total of 8 top qualifiers (four from two-wheel, four from four-wheel) were selected to earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the National Finals at Honda’s Alpharetta Training Center. When the dust settled at the conclusion of the 2025 Honda National Technician Contest, Jacob Curtis of Honda of Fairfield (Fairfield, Ohio) was named the 4-Wheel National Champion.
“Winning really helps me further my career and really get the name—not only myself, but our shop—out there to the world. It really means a lot to win the first year,” says Curtis. “Just to be selected for the final eight was a great accomplishment for me, but to win is something I couldn’t have dreamt of. I’ve got almost two decades now working on Honda products, and I was just looking to further that history that I have with Honda.”
Beyond the reputational benefits, the two- and 4-wheel Honda National Technician Contest winners each also earned a Grand Prize including a 40-inch Snap-On® tool cart, an 18-volt half-inch drive Snap-On impact wrench, a $3,000 Snap-On gift card and a customized Honda Motocompacto.
“Congratulations to our winners, and to all of our finalists for the inaugural Honda National Technician Contest,” notes Jeremy Merzlak, American Honda Director of the Aftersales Experience Division. “This group is the best of the best, and we’re proud to have them representing Honda’s powersports aftersales program. It was exciting to see them in action this week, and I’m gratified that they’re receiving the recognition they deserve. Our hope is that through this initiative, Honda Powersports technicians around the country will be inspired to work hard to achieve their own potential, elevating service standards across our dealership network and enhancing customer satisfaction.”
The second annual Honda National Technician Contest is planned for early next year, and a 2027 edition is in the works as well. National Champions from the three years will compete for the chance to travel to Japan for the Honda Global Technician Contest in 2027.
