Blomqvist delivers record-breaking qualifying lap to secure Petit Le Mans pole for Acura Meyer Shank Racing
Tom Blomqvist produced a standout performance to take pole position for the 28th annual Motul Petit Le Mans, setting a new GTP qualifying lap record and putting Acura Meyer Shank Racing at the head of the field for the endurance classic.
Record pace sets the tone
Blomqvist’s lap established a new benchmark for the GTP category in qualifying, underscoring both driver form and Acura’s one-lap speed heading into one of the year’s most demanding events. The achievement hands the team a prime starting spot as strategy, consistency, and traffic management take center stage over long green-flag runs.
- Event: 28th annual Motul Petit Le Mans
- Class: GTP
- Team: Acura Meyer Shank Racing
- Headline: New GTP qualifying lap record and pole position
What it means for race day
Pole at Petit Le Mans offers crucial track position and clean air at the start, but the contest is traditionally defined by durability, pit stop execution, and late-race pace. Blomqvist’s qualifying statement signals strong outright speed, while the team’s race-day task will be converting that advantage into sustained performance across stints and changing conditions.
With a competitive GTP field, maintaining track position, maximizing tire life, and capitalizing on caution periods will be pivotal. The qualifying record sets a confident tone, but the true test lies across the full endurance run.
