Fresh off of his win at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Colton Herta shares his insights heading into the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. His confidence was well founded as he won the race!
By Larry Mason Copyright © 2021 Larry Mason Colton Herta waves to the fans before the start of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. He might as well have been waving goodbye to the other 27 competitors as he stormed his way from 14th to 1st! Colton Herta waves to the fans before the start of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. He might as well have been waving goodbye to the other 27 competitors as he stormed his way from 14th to 1st! Herta pushing hard through Turn 9 extracting all the speed from his Andretti Autosport Dallara Honda. Herta pushing hard through Turn 9 extracting all the speed from his Andretti Autosport Dallara Honda. Herta’s rear wing is becoming a common sight to his competitors! Herta’s rear wing is becoming a common sight to his competitors! It wasn’t exactly a drive through the park for Herta. He started 14th and had contact with his teammate early on exiting the hairpin. However, he certainly made it look like a nice Sunday drive. It wasn’t exactly a drive through the park for Herta. He started 14th and had contact with his teammate early on exiting the hairpin. However, he certainly made it look like a nice Sunday drive. All photos and interview by Larry Mason.