- Sheena Monk qualifies the #66 Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 P9 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
- Gradient Racing makes big strides in setup before qualifying
- Monk and co-driver Stevan McAleer looking to move forward in Sunday's race
Gradient Racing's Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 duo of Sheena Monk and Stevan McAleer will be looking to move forward in Sunday's two-hour, 40-minute IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park after qualifying ninth.
The Gradient Racing team made numerous changes in the two practice sessions preceding qualifying and landed on a setup that added both speed and drivability compared to how the car rolled off the truck upon arrival in Canada.
Without GTP cars in attendance, the #66 Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 is the lone Acura on the grid for Sunday's race.
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Acura Qualifying Results
- 9th in GTD - #66 Stevan McAleer and Sheena Monk; Gradient Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22
Quotes
Sheena Monk (#66 Gradient Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22) Qualified 9th in GTD: "Started off the weekend really frustrating and still felt that very much through the morning and heading into qualifying. I kind of just went out there with no expectations. I was really willing to put it a little beyond my comfort zone and was fortunate enough to put something decent together. We got squeaked out one position right at the end, but overall it was good. I had a little bit more trust in the car and I'm just building on that. I'm hoping for a good race tomorrow."
Fast Facts
- Acura Motorsports has recorded seven previous victories at CTMP, all in the prototype categories of the former American Le Mans Series championship.
- Acura's most recent win at CTMP came in last year's race, as the Meyer Shank Racing duo of Tom Blomqvist and Colin Braun led a 1-2 result for the manufacturer, with the Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti lineup of Filipe Albuquerque and Ricky Taylor finishing second in the two hour, 40-minute endurance round.
- Acura's first win at what was then called Mosport Park came in 2008, when David Brabham and Scott Sharp took their Highcroft Racing Acura ARX-01b to the LMP2 class victory.
Where to Watch
- Flag-to-flag coverage from Canadian Tire Motorsports Park will be available on the USA Network starting at 11 a.m. EDT Sunday, with live streaming on NBC Peacock.
- Fans can listen to audio commentary via IMSA.com, RadioLeMans.com and XM Radio; and follow the race live via in-car cameras, IMSA Radio and timing & scoring available worldwide on IMSA.com and the IMSA mobile device App.
- Acura and HRC US social media content and video links can be found on:
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