Three wins in IMSA’s GTP class with Meyer Shank Racing’s Acura was a strong return, but a repeat of Tom Blomqvist’s 2022 DPi title success with new team-mate Colin Braun was denied by a 200-point deduction for the tyre data manipulation that tainted the team’s Daytona 24 Hours triumph. Even then, the only crew to win more than twice were just 22 points shy.
There were also sparkling WEC performances in LMP2 outings with United Autosports, notably at Spa and Le Mans, and he made three IndyCar Series starts with MSR in place of the sidelined Simon Pagenaud, which is where his future lies as he switches codes for 2024.
It’s not often that sportscar stars get the chance to switch full-time to America’s premier open-wheel series, but Tom Blomqvist’s speed for Meyer Shank Racing’s IMSA Acura squad over the past two years convinced his team bosses to give him his IndyCar shot in 2024.
The 2022 series champion has a double-double of Daytona 24 Hours and Petit Le Mans majors under his belt, and now feels he’s ready for this new challenge.
Source: Autosport