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Acura Reportedly Considering Dropping to Its IMSA GTP Program
TL;DR
Acura is reportedly considering dropping its IMSA GTP program, with internal decisions made to move on from its current factory operation by 2027. The company may explore customer programs for its ARX-06 hybrid racer instead.
Key points
- Acura has been competing in IMSA's GTP category since 2023
- The brand won the 24 Hours of Daytona with the ARX-06 hybrid racer
- Reports indicate Acura may drop its factory program by 2027
- Potential customer programs for the ARX-06 are being considered
- The Acura could race in the Asian Le Mans Series next season
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Acura has been a major player in IMSA's GTP category since it debuted in 2023, winning the 24 Hours of Daytona in the first race ever contested by its ARX-06 hybrid racer. The brand has continued in the series over four seasons—but a pair of new reports suggest that this could change before 2027.
The story from Sportscar365, citing multiple sources from within the IMSA paddock, claims that an internal decision was made weeks ago to move on from the current factory operation with Meyer Shank Racing. Another report from Racer claims that the company is evaluating its plans ahead of potentially deciding to shutter its factory program. If a decision has been made, it would reportedly not rule out a potential customer program with the car, opening the door for the ARX-06 to continue with a team like recently-rumored FIA World Endurance Championship partner Inter Europol.
An agreement for that team to race the Acura in Europe has not come together, but it does not necessarily mean that Inter Europol or another team could not run the car in IMSA or elsewhere. The Acura could also now be eligible to race in the Asian Le Mans Series, which is opening entries for pro-am cars built for the global Hypercar specification starting next season.
Q&A
Why is Acura considering dropping its IMSA GTP program?
Acura's decision appears to stem from internal evaluations regarding the future of its factory operation with Meyer Shank Racing.
What could happen to the Acura ARX-06 if the GTP program is dropped?
If the program is discontinued, Acura may still pursue a customer program, allowing the ARX-06 to be used by other teams in IMSA or potentially in the Asian Le Mans Series.
When is Acura expected to finalize its decision on the IMSA GTP program?
Reports suggest that Acura could make a decision regarding its IMSA GTP program before the end of the current year.
