Acura ARX-06 Front Row Start at Watkins Glen

Acura Meyer Shank Racing has secured a strong starting position for the 2026 Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen, with Tom Blomqvist qualifying the #60 Acura ARX-06 in second place. This front-row start positions Blomqvist and teammate Colin Braun to defend their 2025 victory at the endurance event, setting the stage for a competitive Acura Watkins Glen Race. The sister #93 ARX-06 car will begin the race from fourth position, completing a solid qualifying effort for the Acura team.

Strong Qualifying Performance

Tom Blomqvist piloted the #60 Acura ARX-06 to a second-place qualifying spot, just fractions of a second behind the pole sitter. This performance sets up the defending champions for a competitive run in the six-hour race. Blomqvist noted that the qualifying session was "a solid job," emphasizing the close competition between the Acura cars and their rivals in preparation for the Acura Watkins Glen Race.

Renger van der Zande qualified the #93 Acura ARX-06 in fourth place. He described the session as "okay," but expressed some skepticism about the team's race pace compared to competitors, a sentiment he mentioned has been observed in previous races. Despite this, van der Zande believes the Acura ARX-06 is improving with each session, though further enhancements are needed for the race itself.

Driver Lineups and Recent Successes

The #60 Acura ARX-06 will be driven by Tom Blomqvist and Colin Braun, who are returning to Watkins Glen as the reigning champions of this event, having secured victory in 2025. Their win last year came after leading only two laps, including the critical final lap.

The #93 Acura ARX-06 features a driver lineup of Renger van der Zande, Nick Yelloly, and Honda-backed driver Kaku Ohta. Van der Zande and Yelloly have already claimed a victory this season at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Kaku Ohta, a Japanese driver, has previously competed with the #93 team at Daytona in January and participated in three races with them in 2025, including Watkins Glen. Ohta also competes full-time in Japan's Super Formula and Super GT championships, currently leading the Super Formula title fight with Docomo Team Dandelion Racing.

Race Details and Viewing Information

The Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET on June 28th, 2026. This endurance race is a key event in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar.

Fans in the United States can watch flag-to-flag coverage of the race live on NBC Peacock. International viewers have the option to stream the entire race live via IMSA's YouTube channel. Additionally, Radio Le Mans will provide live audio commentary, which can be accessed through IMSA.com.

With both Acura ARX-06 entries starting within the top four, Acura Meyer Shank Racing is well-positioned for the demanding Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen. The team aims to leverage its strong qualifying performance and experienced driver lineups to contend for another victory in the Acura Watkins Glen Race.