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Meyer Shank Racing pauses IMSA program after Acura decision

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Meyer Shank Racing pauses IMSA program after Acura decision

Summary

Meyer Shank Racing will pause its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship activities in 2027, following Acura's decision to halt its GTP program. Team owner Michael Shank confirmed the suspension, emphasizing a wait for the right opportunity. This marks the second consecutive year the team will not participate in IMSA events.

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Key Details

•Meyer Shank Racing will stop IMSA activities in 2027.
•The pause follows Acura's halted GTP program.
•Michael Shank noted they will await the right opportunity.
•This is the second consecutive year the team is pausing competition.

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6:08 PMRacer — Meyer Shank Racing pauses IMSA program for 2027

What they're saying

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As Acura pauses its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP program in 2027, Meyer Shank Racing will also pause its activities in IMSA next year.“We’re definitely paused,” said team owner and founder Michael Shank “And we’re going to be paused until the right opportunity comes to us.”It’s the second time in...
— Racerby RJ O’Connell

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