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Nick Yelloly discusses Acura IMSA exit and joining Ford in WEC

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Nick Yelloly discusses Acura IMSA exit and joining Ford in WEC

Summary

Nick Yelloly expressed his mixed feelings regarding Acura's departure from the IMSA SportsCar Championship as he transitions to Ford in the World Endurance Championship, starting next year. Yelloly, who joined the Meyer Shank team for the 2025 IMSA season, highlighted the bittersweet nature of leaving Acura after two seasons with the brand, which included a partnership with veteran Renger van der Zande in the #93 Acura ARX-06. His decision to join Ford is seen as a promising step in his racing career.

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Key Details

•Yelloly feels bittersweet about Acura's IMSA exit.
•He will join Ford in the WEC next year.
•He transitioned to Meyer Shank at the start of 2025.
•Yelloly partnered with Renger van der Zande in IMSA.

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3:19 PMMotorsport.com — Nick Yelloly explains “bittersweet” Acura IMSA exit and why Ford was “the way to go”

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Nick Yelloly admitted that the impending departure of Acura from the IMSA SportsCar Championship leaves him with a “bittersweet” feeling, as he prepares to join Ford in the World Endurance Championship next year. The Briton joined the factory Meyer Shank team at the start of the 2025 IMSA season after two years with BMW, teaming up with veteran Renger van der Zande in the #93 Acura ARX-06 ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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