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The first sprint race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season after the two longest endurance races on the calendar, next week’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will also feature…
Following the longest endurance races on the calendar, next week’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the first sprint race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, will introduce changes to the entry list. Recent announcements include Vasser Sullivan’s lineup updates, Stevan McAleer replacing Katherine Legge at Gradient Racing, and a one-off entry for Flying Lizard Motorsports, all shaking up the field. The event, one of two 100-minute races and first of two street circuits, will see only GTP and GTD classes participating, with LMP2 and GTD PRO sitting out. Twenty-seven cars will tackle the 1.968-mile circuit, with Porsche Penske Motorsport’s No. 6 and Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti leading the points. The race at Long Beach, with adjustments in Balance of Performance, promises an exciting weekend of racing for fans and teams alike.
