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Acura Celebrates 40 Years by Recreating Its IMSA Legend, the Integra 40 Racer
culture14 days ago

Acura Celebrates 40 Years by Recreating Its IMSA Legend, the Integra 40 Racer

To mark its 40th anniversary in the U.S., Acura is recreating its original IMSA race car—the number 48 Comptech Integra—as the Integra 40 Racer with a rebuilt D16A1 engine and modern upgrades (coil-on-plug, Monsoon ECU, Borla exhaust, Torsen LSD) while stripping the interior for a race-ready build; it will debut at the 51st Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach, celebrating heritage with a period-correct look and a promise of spirited driving.

Penske Entertainment Acquires Long Beach Grand Prix
sports1 year ago

Penske Entertainment Acquires Long Beach Grand Prix

Penske Entertainment has acquired the Long Beach Grand Prix, adding the iconic Southern California street race to its portfolio, which includes the NTT IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The acquisition comes as the event approaches its 50th anniversary in 2025. Penske plans to retain the current promotions team led by CEO Jim Michaelian, ensuring continuity and growth for the race, which is a key event in the IndyCar calendar and also features the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.