News release
CHASING VICTORY: KORTHOFF PRESTON MOTORSPORTS LANDS ON THE PODIUM AT THE ACURA GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH
KPM places third at Long Beach 2024
LONG BEACH, CA (APRIL 22, 2024)
Korthoff Preston Motorsports (KPM) entered the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with determination, ready to take on the challenging street course. After a DNF at Sebring last month, the KPM team showed up ready to prove that they cannot be stopped. What began as a familiar scene akin to the preceding weekends swiftly transformed into a remarkable 3rd place finish for the No. 32 Mercedes-AMG. Despite a setback in missing the second practice due to a wall contact incident in practice one, the talented crew swiftly repaired the damage and secured a 6th place finish in qualifying out of a field of 17 competitors. Navigating through the field and strategically managing a couple of caution periods and a flawless pit stop, Korthoff Preston Motorsports skillfully surged to a 3rd place finish by the time the first sprint race of the season saw the checkered flag.
A weekend graced with beautiful California sunshine, fueled by passionate race fans, and capped with a podium finish – turned into a truly deserving outcome for this dedicated team. Following a challenging start to the season, this podium has reignited the fire for KPM and the team is ready to take the podium for the remainder of the season, starting with the Moutl Course de monterrey Powered by Hyundai N the second weekend of May.
When asked about how he felt the race went, Driver Mik Grenier was pleased with the outcome and the crew’s hardwork and determination to get the car back out on track.
“ I am happy with P3. It was the maximum we could do this weekend. The guys worked really hard and well this weekend. The pitstop was very good and that’s a good way to start the sprint championship.”
Mik Grenier, Driver No. 32 Korthoff Preston Motorsports
Co-driver Mike Skeen agreed, noting the incredible bounceback made by the crew after the first practice session:
“The whole crew did a killer job this weekend to recover from the incident in first practice. They gave us a great car, did an excellent stop, and I’m thrilled we were able to capitalize with a podium. The crew definitely earned this one.”
Mike Skeen, Driver No. 32 Korthoff Preston Motorsports
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About Korthoff Preston Motorsports
Korthoff Preston Motorsports (KPM) is a performance-driven racing organization, fielding the No. 32 Customer Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Incorporated in 2022, KPM has earned 2 podium finishes in its inaugural season, including a 3rd place finish in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and 2nd place finish in the 12 Hours of Sebring; Finishing the 2022 season 3rd in the GTD Championship. In its 2023 season, the team clinched the 2023 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) for the GTD Class, as well as finished 3rd Place At The Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Chevrolet Grand Prix Sprint Race And Also Again At Road America.