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Acura buoyed by weight reduction for IMSA Sebring 12 Hours
HRC USA president David Salters, in charge of the ARX-06 program, stated to Motorsport.com at the IndyCar Series’ season opener in St. Petersburg that a 17kg reduction since the Rolex 24 at Daytona should improve their competitiveness at Sebring. The Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Acura, piloted by Deletraz, Taylor, Herta, and Button, finished third at Daytona, qualifying fifth and sixth in the GTP field. Despite being in last season’s championship fight with Cadillac at Petit Le Mans, Acura faced a setback due to BoP changes following a late-race incident between Albuquerque and Derani. Salters acknowledged the weight penalty as a form of recognition for their team’s hard work, admitting that heavier cars can impact tire wear and overall performance. IMSA’s recent adjustments for Sebring include additional weight for Cadillac, power modifications for various cars, and the introduction of the Lamborghini SC63 LMDh to the GTP class.
