Shank strikes first in tight Acura fight for IMSA title

Tom Blomqvist, of Meyer Shank Racing, poses with flag after qualifying for the pole position, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in the IMSA sports cars season-ending Petit Le Mans auto race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. The team goes into Saturday's race second in the championship standings. Ensuing pictures show teammate Helio Castroneves congratulating Blomqvist, team owner Mike Shank and drivers Helio Castroneves and Oliver Jarvis watching Blomqvist qualify. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)

Helio Castroneves, center, congratulates, team owner Mike Shank after teammate Tom Blomqvist won the pole during qualifying, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, for the IMSA sports cars season-ending Petit Le Mans auto race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. The team goes into Saturday's race second in the championship standings. The team's third driver, Oliver Jarvis, right, watches. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)