Long Beach Grid Set: Heinrich Joins GTP, SHEENA MONK Returns Full-Season

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April 8, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SHEENA MONK confirmed for full-season GTD campaign in #16 Myers Riley Motorsports Ford Mustang GT3 Evo, building on her established presence in the paddock.
  • Defending 2024 GTD Pro champion Laurin Heinrich adds JDC-Miller GTP seat to his Porsche Penske program, already banking Daytona and Sebring overall wins this year.
  • Vasser Sullivan fields both Lexus RC F GT3s at Long Beach, chasing third consecutive street circuit victory after 2023-24 success. Telitz/Pedersen in #12, Hawksworth/Montecalvo in heritage #89.
  • Robert Wickens makes highly-anticipated IMSA return with DXDT Racing for first of five sprint rounds, partnering Mason Filippi in #36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R.

UPCOMING:

  • Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach – April 17-18, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.dailysportscar.com

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