Acura Celebrates NSX GT3 Success Ahead of Final IMSA GTD Race.
10-10-2024 05:59 - MOTORSPORT
Acura and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) look forward to celebrating the Acura NSX GT3's eight-year stretch in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on a high at this weekend's Motul Petit Le Mans.
Since its introduction at the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Acura NSX GT3 has enjoyed a successful campaign featuring multiple series titles and race wins in both IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and SRO GT World Challenge America competition.
The list of accomplishments includes 38 class wins in both IMSA and SRO; plus two manufacturers' championships, five drivers' titles and four teams' championships from 2017-2023.
The success of the car in the IMSA GTD class is highlighted by back-to-back drivers' and teams' championships for Meyer Shank Racing in 2019 [Mario Farnbacher, Trent Hindman] and 2020 [Matt McMurry, Farnbacher] with Acura also claiming the manufacturers' title in 2019.
"It's bittersweet to see the end of the NSX in IMSA competition," Honda Racing Corporation USA President, David Salters, said.
"It's a beautiful car and we've seen great success with it. It's also a very popular car amongst fans both in its race and road car variants. We've had some great results with the NSX in the GTD class—including two championship years and a victory right here at Petit Le Mans in 2022 for Gradient Racing.
"I would like to sincerely thank all the people who have worked so hard on this program over the years, whose skill, efforts and passion made and fiercely competed a great championship winning racing car. Thank you all and thank you NSX"
While Petit marks the final race in IMSA competition, the NSX GT3 Evo22 will be eligible to continue in other series both in the United States and globally.
The NSX GT3 chassis, including the multi-material body structure and TIG-welded chrome-moly roll cage, was built alongside the production NSX at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, exclusive worldwide manufacturing facility for the NSX1.
The production-based 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 racing engines were built alongside their production-vehicle counterparts at the Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio1. The racing engine uses the same design specifications as the production NSX, including the block, heads, valve train, crankshaft, pistons and dry-sump lubrication system. A six-speed, sequential-shift racing gearbox delivers power to the NSX GT3's rear wheels. Final assembly was completed at JAS Motorsport in Italy.
North American Acura NSX Race Statistics
38 Wins: 8 in IMSA GTD; 30 in SRO GT (4 Overall, 21 Pro/Am, 5 Silver)2 Manufacturers' Championships: IMSA GTD (2020); SRO GT (2020)5 Drivers' Championships: IMSA GTD (2019, 2020); SRO GT Silver (2020); SRO GT Pro/Am (2019, 2022)4 Teams' Championships: IMSA GTD (2019, 2020); SRO GT Pro/Am (2019, 2022)About Acura Motorsports
Acura's North American motorsports programs have been integral to the brand since the launch of the brand in 1986. The rich legacy of Acura sports car racing includes the 1991, 1992, and 1993 IMSA Camel Lights manufacturer/driver championships, and the 2009 American Le Mans manufacturer, driver, and team championships in both the LMP1 and LMP2 classes. With the ARX-05 prototype, Acura swept the 2019, 2020 and 2022 IMSA manufacturer, driver and teams championships; plus the Michelin Endurance Cup titles in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, Acura made its successful racing debut for the electrified ARX-06 prototype sports car in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and claimed Acura's third consecutive Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona victory at the Daytona International Speedway. The Acura NSX GT3 Evo22, has won multiple championships, including IMSA GT championships in 2019 and 2020 and SRO World Challenge series titles in 2019, 2020 and 2022.
https://hondaracing-us.honda.com
About Honda Racing Corporation USA
(Formerly Honda Performance Development)
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing, and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers since its founding in 1993 as Honda Performance Development. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA Sports Cars to commercial racing programs, HRC US powers the dreams of professional and amateur racers from age 4 to 40+. HRC US is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and leads all of Honda and Acura's high-performance racing programs in North America.
Since its introduction at the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Acura NSX GT3 has enjoyed a successful campaign featuring multiple series titles and race wins in both IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and SRO GT World Challenge America competition.
The list of accomplishments includes 38 class wins in both IMSA and SRO; plus two manufacturers' championships, five drivers' titles and four teams' championships from 2017-2023.
The success of the car in the IMSA GTD class is highlighted by back-to-back drivers' and teams' championships for Meyer Shank Racing in 2019 [Mario Farnbacher, Trent Hindman] and 2020 [Matt McMurry, Farnbacher] with Acura also claiming the manufacturers' title in 2019.
"It's bittersweet to see the end of the NSX in IMSA competition," Honda Racing Corporation USA President, David Salters, said.
"It's a beautiful car and we've seen great success with it. It's also a very popular car amongst fans both in its race and road car variants. We've had some great results with the NSX in the GTD class—including two championship years and a victory right here at Petit Le Mans in 2022 for Gradient Racing.
"I would like to sincerely thank all the people who have worked so hard on this program over the years, whose skill, efforts and passion made and fiercely competed a great championship winning racing car. Thank you all and thank you NSX"
While Petit marks the final race in IMSA competition, the NSX GT3 Evo22 will be eligible to continue in other series both in the United States and globally.
The NSX GT3 chassis, including the multi-material body structure and TIG-welded chrome-moly roll cage, was built alongside the production NSX at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, exclusive worldwide manufacturing facility for the NSX1.
The production-based 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 racing engines were built alongside their production-vehicle counterparts at the Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio1. The racing engine uses the same design specifications as the production NSX, including the block, heads, valve train, crankshaft, pistons and dry-sump lubrication system. A six-speed, sequential-shift racing gearbox delivers power to the NSX GT3's rear wheels. Final assembly was completed at JAS Motorsport in Italy.
North American Acura NSX Race Statistics
38 Wins: 8 in IMSA GTD; 30 in SRO GT (4 Overall, 21 Pro/Am, 5 Silver)2 Manufacturers' Championships: IMSA GTD (2020); SRO GT (2020)5 Drivers' Championships: IMSA GTD (2019, 2020); SRO GT Silver (2020); SRO GT Pro/Am (2019, 2022)4 Teams' Championships: IMSA GTD (2019, 2020); SRO GT Pro/Am (2019, 2022)About Acura Motorsports
Acura's North American motorsports programs have been integral to the brand since the launch of the brand in 1986. The rich legacy of Acura sports car racing includes the 1991, 1992, and 1993 IMSA Camel Lights manufacturer/driver championships, and the 2009 American Le Mans manufacturer, driver, and team championships in both the LMP1 and LMP2 classes. With the ARX-05 prototype, Acura swept the 2019, 2020 and 2022 IMSA manufacturer, driver and teams championships; plus the Michelin Endurance Cup titles in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, Acura made its successful racing debut for the electrified ARX-06 prototype sports car in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and claimed Acura's third consecutive Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona victory at the Daytona International Speedway. The Acura NSX GT3 Evo22, has won multiple championships, including IMSA GT championships in 2019 and 2020 and SRO World Challenge series titles in 2019, 2020 and 2022.
https://hondaracing-us.honda.com
About Honda Racing Corporation USA
(Formerly Honda Performance Development)
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing, and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers since its founding in 1993 as Honda Performance Development. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA Sports Cars to commercial racing programs, HRC US powers the dreams of professional and amateur racers from age 4 to 40+. HRC US is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and leads all of Honda and Acura's high-performance racing programs in North America.
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