Acura Secures Front Row Lockout at Road America Qualifying

Acura Meyer Shank Racing achieved a front-row lockout during qualifying for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America on August 2, 2026. Nick Yelloly secured pole position in the #93 Acura ARX-06, while teammate Tom Blomqvist qualified second in the #60 Acura ARX-06. This marks Acura's third consecutive pole position at the challenging Road America circuit.

Dominant Qualifying Display

Nick Yelloly piloted the #93 Acura ARX-06, entered by Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian, to pole position with a lap time of 1:49.233. This achievement represents Yelloly's second consecutive pole at Road America and contributes to Acura's three-year streak of securing the top qualifying spot at the Wisconsin track. The qualifying session took place under drying conditions, following earlier morning rain that affected track grip.

Tom Blomqvist, driving the sister #60 Acura ARX-06 for the same team, qualified in second place, completing the front-row lockout. This combined effort positions both Acura ARX-06 prototypes at the very front of the grid for the demanding six-hour endurance race, providing a strong starting advantage.

Driver Ambitions and Season Performance

Yelloly and his co-driver Renger van der Zande have demonstrated strong form this season, including a victory at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach earlier in the year. They also secured a second-place finish at Watkins Glen, where they were joined by Honda-supported Japanese driver Kaku Ohta for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen. The #93 team aims to build on these successes and add another win to their 2026 season tally at Road America.

Blomqvist and co-driver Colin Braun are focused on achieving their first podium finish of the current season. Their previous outing at Watkins Glen saw their race impacted by contact from another GTP competitor, preventing them from contending for a top spot. The #60 team is now determined to execute a strong race performance and convert their excellent qualifying result into a significant finish.

Race Information and Broadcast Details

The SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America is scheduled as a six-hour event, testing both driver endurance and vehicle reliability. Following the strong Acura Road America qualifying performance, the race will commence on Sunday, August 2nd.

For fans in the United States, live broadcast coverage will be available on NBC Peacock, starting at 11:30 AM ET (10:30 AM CT). International viewers can stream the entire event via IMSA's official YouTube channel. Additionally, comprehensive live flag-to-flag audio commentary will be provided by Radio Le Mans, accessible through IMSA.com, offering an alternative way to follow the action.

The impressive front-row lockout at Road America highlights Acura's strong competitive position within the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Securing the top two starting positions provides a significant strategic advantage for the Acura Meyer Shank Racing team as they prepare for the demanding six-hour endurance race, aiming for a strong overall result.