Dave Marek
In 2019, Marek led the design of the unique bodywork and livery for the 2019 IMSA Acura Team Penske ARX-05 prototypes, which made their racing debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in January 2019.
On April 1, 2021, his role moved within American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) as part of a corporate restructuring that led to the integration of the auto styling operations of HRA into AHM. During this time, Marek played a critical role in bringing Acura Precision Crafted Performance DNA to life in the brand’s products, including in concept vehicles. This includes the series of EV concept models, most recently, the Acura Performance EV Concept, previewing the brand’s next generation all-electric vehicle design.
In July of 2024 Marek assumed his current role as executive advisor.
Marek earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, graduating with honors from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California. He continues to be involved with his alma mater, including serving as an instructor since 1989, bringing numerous ArtCenter-sponsored projects to the Transportation Design Department and serving on the ArtCenter Alumni Council and recently the Full Circle Board. He also serves on the Board of Directors for LIONS Automobile Foundation and Athena Racing
Marek's work has been published in numerous enthusiast magazines, including Road & Track, Racer, Street Rodder and Car Graphic, as well as online at showrods.com and zero2sixtydesign.com. Marek also has created fine art and graphics for various championship racing teams, including Honda Racing. In his spare time he serves as co-host of the acclaimed PodCast “Man Seeks Adventure”