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Steep learning curve with nuanced Acura

Steep learning curve with nuanced Acura

Meyer Shank Racing’s Jarvis, who last year raced the now-retired Mazda RT24-P, said the Acura was unexpectedly different from an LMP2 Oreca on which it is based.

“It’s a really interesting car,” said Jarvis, whose full-time MSR teammate for 2022 is Tom Blomqvist, the pair of them winning January’s Rolex 24 Hours along with Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud. “Coming into it, myself and Tom were in a similar position and we both had P2 experience and you expect it to behave the same and that’s not the case.

“It’s quite a unique car and there are a lot of little nuances that make a big difference, and it takes time to learn these little details, and I’m certainly still doing that. It’s a great car, I really enjoyed Daytona but I feel there’s a lot to come from myself.

“We’re working closely with the team to fine-tune things. Obviously we had a good car at Daytona, but Sebring’s a very different race circuit.

“You know, drivers want everything! They…

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