Yelloly Secures Pole for Meyer Shank as Wickens Claims GTD Pole After Lexus Penalty at Long Beach

Nick Yelloly delivered a commanding performance in IMSA qualifying at Long Beach, clinching pole position in the #93 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06. His lap time of 1m11.626s narrowly edged out Marco Wittmann of BMW M Team WRT by just 0.030 seconds, ending Porsche's recent hold on top qualifying spots.

Yelloly shares the #93 Acura with Renger van der Zande, and their combined efforts position Meyer Shank Racing strongly for the upcoming race. The intense competition underscored the tight margins separating the top contenders in the field.

In the GTD class, Colin Wickens secured pole position after a penalty was applied to the leading Lexus entry. This reshuffle highlights the impact of regulatory decisions on race starting grids and the dynamic nature of IMSA competition.

The qualifying results set the stage for an exciting race at Long Beach, with multiple manufacturers and teams poised to challenge for victory. The blend of speed and strategy will be critical as the race unfolds.