IMSA in Detroit – Acura Shines
Acura Ends Porsche’s IMSA Win Streak with Thrilling Victory in Detroit
In a dramatic turn of events at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic, Acura Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) disrupted Porsche Penske Motorsport’s four-race winning streak in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The No. 93 Acura ARX-06, driven by Renger van der Zande and Nick Yelloly, secured a hard-fought victory on the challenging 1.645-mile street circuit in downtown Detroit.
A Battle of Titans in the GTP Class
The race commenced with Nick Yelloly leading from pole position, marking MSR’s first pole-to-win performance since 2023. However, the competition intensified as the No. 7 Porsche 963, piloted by Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy, took the lead during pit stops. Nasr maintained the front position until a daring move by Ricky Taylor in the No. 10 Cadillac V-Series.R overtook him with just under 15 minutes remaining. This maneuver also allowed van der Zande and the No. 6 Porsche of Mathieu Jaminet to pass Nasr, dropping the No. 7 Porsche to fourth place.
Van der Zande capitalized on the opportunity, executing a decisive pass on Taylor with just over three minutes left, securing the lead and ultimately the win. The No. 93 Acura crossed the finish line 0.947 seconds ahead of the Cadillac, with Jaminet and Nasr finishing third and fourth, respectively .
Ford Triumphs in GTD Pro
In the GTD Pro class, the No. 64 Ford Mustang GT3, driven by Seb Priaulx and Mike Rockenfeller, achieved its first class win of the season. Starting from pole, the duo led 55 of the 81 laps, fending off a strong challenge from the No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports Corvette Z06 GT3.R, which finished 1.623 seconds behind .
Championship Standings and Looking Ahead
Despite finishing fourth, Nasr and Tandy maintain their lead in the GTP Drivers’ Championship, holding a 70-point advantage over Jaminet and Campbell . In the GTD Pro standings, Klaus Bachler and Laurin Heinrich of AO Racing continue to lead, with Sims and Garcia trailing by 31 points .
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship resumes on June 22 with the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen International, marking the third round of the Michelin Endurance Cup.