MSR Wins Long Beach Thriller

Renger van der Zande and Sebastien Bourdais secured a stunning victory for Meyer Shank Racing at the IMSA SportsCar Championship in Long Beach.

Driving the Acura ARX-06, van der Zande delivered a masterclass in defensive driving to hold off intense pressure in the closing laps.

The race was defined by a bold strategic call from the MSR team to skip a tire change during their mid-race pit stop.

This “no-tire” strategy allowed the #60 Acura to jump ahead of the field and gain crucial track position on the tight street circuit.

Despite driving on worn rubber, van der Zande managed to keep the #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 at bay until the checkered flag.

The victory marks a significant comeback for Meyer Shank Racing, showcasing their tactical brilliance in high-stakes endurance racing.

With this win, Acura continues its strong performance streak at Long Beach, one of the most iconic venues in North American motorsport.