Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Message Points
- – Acura seeks its inaugural victory at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach this Saturday, marking a notable milestone since rejoining the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's top...
- This year, Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian will field two electrified ARX-06 GTP class prototypes.
- The #93 GTP car signifies an expanded role for Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US).
Acura Aims for First Victory at Long Beach Grand Prix
LONG BEACH,Calif. – Acura seeks its inaugural victory at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach this Saturday, marking a notable milestone since rejoining the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s top tier in 2018. The race, a 100-minute sprint, will be broadcast live on USA Network at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.
Acura Meyer Shank Racing Fields Electrified Prototypes
This year, Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian will field two electrified ARX-06 GTP class prototypes. The #60 ARX-06 will be piloted by Colin Braun, the 2013 Long Beach winner, and Tom Blomqvist. The #93 entry will feature multi-time Long Beach victor Renger van der Zande alongside Nick yelloly.
Honda Racing Corporation USA Takes on Increased Role
The #93 GTP car signifies an expanded role for Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US). For the first time in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar championship competition, the HRC US team will spearhead the racecar’s strategy and engineering.
Strong Start to the Season for Acura teams
Both acura MSR teams have already secured podium finishes this season. The #60 car finished second at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the season opener, while the #93 achieved a third-place finish at the Twelve Hours of Sebring last month.
Thes results place the #60 team third and the #93 team fourth in the championship standings. Acura currently holds the second position in the manufacturers’ points race.
Acura and HRC US: Southern California Roots
Acura and its performance division,Honda Racing Corporation USA (formerly honda Performance Development),are both based in Southern California. HRC’s headquarters are located in Santa Clarita, while acura’s is situated in Torrance, California, a short distance from the Long Beach street circuit.
Broadcast Details
- Television: USA Network, 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET, Saturday, April 12th.
- International Streaming: IMSA’s youtube channel.
- Radio: Live flag-to-flag coverage via Radio Le Mans on IMSA.com.
Acura Aims for First Victory at Long Beach Grand Prix: Your Guide
What is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach?
The acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is a notable race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. This year, Acura is aiming for its first victory at this event as rejoining the top tier of the championship in 2018. The 2024 race is a 100-minute sprint.
When and Where is the Race?
The race takes place at the Long Beach street circuit.
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET
Where Can I Watch the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach?
You have several options for watching the race:
Television: USA Network
International Streaming: IMSA’s YouTube channel
Radio: Live flag-to-flag coverage via Radio Le Mans on IMSA.com
What Acura Teams are Competing?
Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian will be fielding two electrified ARX-06 GTP class prototypes.
Who are the Drivers for Acura Meyer Shank Racing?
The driver lineup includes:
#60 ARX-06: Colin Braun (2013 Long Beach winner) and Tom Blomqvist
#93 ARX-06: Renger van der Zande (multi-time Long Beach victor) and Nick Yelloly
what is the Role of Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US)?
The #93 GTP car represents an expanded role for HRC US. For the first time in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition, the HRC US team will be responsible for the racecar’s strategy and engineering.
How Have Acura Teams Performed This Season?
Acura teams have had a strong start to the season, achieving podium finishes:
The #60 car finished second at the Rolex 24 at Daytona (season opener).
The #93 car achieved a third-place finish at the Twelve Hours of Sebring.
What is Acura’s Standing in the Championship?
Here’s a swift rundown of the standings based on the provided data:
| Team | Championship Standing |
| ———– | ——————— |
| #60 | Third |
| #93 | Fourth |
| Acura (Manufacturer) | Second |
Where are Acura and HRC US Based?
Both acura and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), formerly Honda Performance Progress, are based in Southern California:
Acura: Torrance, California
* HRC US: Santa Clarita, California
The headquarters are located a short distance from the Long beach street circuit.