Overview
- HRC US, which announced the change Wednesday, will pause its factory Acura ARX-06 program after the 2026 IMSA season.
- Acura will keep racing in IMSA’s top class through 2026 and will add branding to Meyer Shank Honda Indy cars, including Marcus Armstrong’s No. 66 at the Indianapolis 500.
- The company gave no reason for the pause, with reporting from RACER and others linking it to a tough car market and canceled Honda EV projects.
- The decision creates 2027 uncertainty for team lineups, with reports saying Renger van der Zande, Nick Yelloly, Colin Braun and Tom Blomqvist will be free agents.
- Industry coverage indicates Acura could allow customer or privateer ARX-06 entries in the future, though no plan has been announced.