Hyundai to Field Six Elantra N TCRs for the WeatherTech Raceway

After two double podiums to start the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season, Hyundai Motor America will look to repeat last year’s strong performance at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in hopes of taking the lead in the Driver’s and Manufacturer’s Championships at its home race weekend the Motul Course de Monterey Powered by Hyundai N.

Hyundai drivers are occupying three of the top five positions in the IMPC TCR class driver standings heading into this race. Bryan Herta Autosport’s (BHA) No. 76, No. 98, and No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR entries occupy second, third, and fourth, respectively.

Denis Dupont and Preston Brown lead the Hyundai in the No. 76 Elantra N TCR, followed by Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins, 50 points behind, in the No. 98 Elantra N TCR. Harry Gottsacker and Robert Wickens sit in fourth in the No. 33 Elantra N TCR.

This third round of the IMPC schedule is set for Saturday, May 11, with the green flag flying at 1:55 p.m. PT for the two-hour event.

• WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca: 2.238-mile, 11-turn road course
• Championship Standings: Second place for the No. 76 Elantra N TCR drivers Denis Dupont and Preston Brown

Previous IMPC Performance

At the second round of the IMPC competition in Sebring, Fla., the Hyundai Elantra N TCR stable showed a strong pace throughout the weekend, with multiple entrants moving up in the standings after the two-hour event. The race was highlighted by a thrilling conclusion that saw newcomers StarCom Racing in the No. 12 Elantra N TCR lead the No. 33 BHA entry to a second and third-place result.

After a second-place finish in their first race of the season at Sebring, StarCom Racing will rejoin the Hyundai field at Laguna Seca in the No. 12 Hyundai Elantra N TCR with co-pilots Nick Tucker and Andy Lally. The Victor Gonzalez Racing Team will also return, fielding the No. 99 Elantra N TCR piloted by Victor Gonzalez, Jr. and Tyler Gonzalez, and the No. 80 Elantra N TCR with the Chase Jones and Morgan Burkhard driver duo.

Additional Hyundai Racing Updates

Hyundai Returns to the Nürburgring

Hyundai will again enter the Nürburgring 24 Hours from May 30 to June 2, 2024. Mason Filippi, Mark Wilkins, Harry Gottsacker, and a final driver to be confirmed will pilot the Hyundai Motor America entry in this year’s race. After a strong performance in 2023, achieving a 1-2 finish in the TCR class, Hyundai will look to repeat its success at the legendary German circuit.

The 2024 event signifies the most significant team effort Hyundai has yet brought to the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with three Hyundai Elantra N TCR cars entered by the manufacturer to chase a fourth consecutive class win. In addition, Hyundai will debut a modified specification IONIQ 5 N to compete at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) before the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring race on May 30.

Hyundai Prepares for Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Hyundai will spark even more excitement at the 102nd Running of the PPHIC on June 23, 2024.
Two 641-horsepower IONIQ 5 N cars will compete for the Electric Production SUV/Crossover record as part of Hyundai’s four-car effort. Paul Dallenbach and Ron Zaras will pilot the two production-based IONIQ 5 N cars, and Dani Sordo and Robin Shute will drive two additional IONIQ 5 N models.

Hyundai Championship Standings

IMSA TCR Manufacturer Standings