Shank’s Triumph: A Stunning Comeback Victory in Petit Le Mans Marks Epic Conclusion to IMSA Racing Season

Shank’s Triumph: A Stunning Comeback Victory in Petit Le Mans Marks Epic Conclusion to IMSA Racing Season

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Shank relishes Petit Le Mans comeback victory in last IMSA race… for now

“Penalties were handed out like candy on Halloween, and MSR was not exempt from Race Control’s justice. Despite being two laps down at one point due to contact with another competitor, the #60 Acura ARX-06 managed to chip away and climb up the ranks. With two hours to go, Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, and Helio Castroneves were struggling to keep pace but made a critical driver change that propelled them to second place. In the final minutes, a late caution sealed their victory. Co-team owner Mike Shank expressed regret over a previous mistake but acknowledged that it ended up setting them up for success. The win bookended a challenging season marred by penalties, and Shank shared the toll it took on his family and team co-owner Jim Meyer, but overall, he expressed pride in the team’s resilience and ability to overcome adversity.”

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