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HRC pausing Acura factory GTP program in IMSA after 2026 as part of expanded IndyCar effort
TL;DR
Honda Racing Corporation will pause its Acura GTP program in IMSA after the 2026 season to focus more on IndyCar. Acura currently competes in IMSA's GTP class with two electrified ARX-06 entries.
Key points
- HRC will pause its Acura GTP program after the 2026 season
- Focus will shift to an expanded IndyCar effort
- Acura competes in IMSA's GTP class with two ARX-06 entries
- Drivers include Colin Braun, Tom Blomqvist, Renger van der Zande, and Nick Yelloly
- Acura has been racing in IMSA since 2018
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Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will pause its factory GTP program with the Acura ARX-06 at the conclusion of the 2026 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as part of a pivoted increased focus toward the IndyCar Series.
Acura currently competes in the GTP class in a factory-supported effort with Meyer Shank Racing, fielding two electrified ARX-06 entries in IMSAâs top category. The #60 entry, driven full-time by Colin Braun and Tom Blomqvist, while the #93 entry â with HRC US calling strategy and handling race engineering for the car in IMSA competition, a manufacturer first â driven by full-time pilots Renger van der Zande and Nick Yelloly.
âWe are extremely proud of what weâve accomplished during this era of Acura prototype racing which began back in 2018 with the introduction of the Acura ARX-05 and we are committed to compete for the championship in IMSAâs GTP category through 2026 with the hybrid Acura ARX-06 competing in IMSAâs GTP category,â said David Salters, President Honda Racing Corporation USA.
âWeâve scored 25 wins, 34 poles and 10 championships during this time and look forward to finishing 2026 strong. I want to recognize all the talented women and men of HRC US, Acura, Meyer Shank Racing and Oreca who have worked tirelessly to get us to where we are in this highly competitive GTP field.â
As part of leveraging its âPrecision Crafted Performance' branded DNA, Acura is expanding its presence in the IndyCar Series. The strategy will see Acura branding appear on Meyer Shank Racing Honda-powered Indy cars at select races in 2026, including on Marcus Armstrongâs #66 at the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 in May. This will be the first time for the brand to be featured on the grid in âThe Greatest Spectacle in Racing.â
Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank w/ Curb-Agajanian
Q&A
Why is HRC pausing the Acura GTP program in IMSA?
HRC is pausing the Acura GTP program to shift its focus towards an expanded effort in the IndyCar Series.
What is the timeline for the Acura GTP program's pause?
The Acura GTP program will be paused at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Who are the drivers for the Acura ARX-06 entries in IMSA?
The #60 entry is driven by Colin Braun and Tom Blomqvist, while the #93 entry is piloted by Renger van der Zande and Nick Yelloly.
What achievements has Acura made in IMSA's GTP category?
Acura has been competing in IMSA's GTP category since 2018, and HRC is committed to competing for the championship through 2026.
