Hyundai Leads TCR Manufacturers' Championship Entering Closing Stages of 2024 IMPC Season

With three races remaining, Hyundai looks to extend its championship lead at Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
Live race coverage on Peacock begins Sat., August 24, at 2:15 p.m. EDT

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024 – With an impressive podium streak spanning the first seven races of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) will look to extend their lead in the TCR Manufacturers’ Championship standings as they take on the scenic twists and turns of Virginia International Raceway this weekend.

In addition to maintaining the lead in the Manufacturers’ Championship, Hyundai also holds three of the top four spots in the IMPC Drivers’ Championship thanks to Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA). The No. 76 BHA Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Preston Brown and Denis Dupont is leading the way for the manufacturer in second place, just 220 points out of the lead. The BHA No. 33 and No. 98 entries currently sit in third and fourth, respectively, with all three cars remaining in contention for the Drivers’ Championship.

The eighth round of the IMPC schedule will take place Sat., Aug. 24, with the green flag set to fly at 2:15 p.m. EDT for the two-hour race.

Virginia International Raceway: 3.270-mile, 17-turn road circuit
Championship Standings: Second place for the No. 76 Elantra N TCR drivers Preston Brown and Denis Dupont

Previous Performance at Virginia International Raceway
Hyundai has a strong history at VIR, with double-podium finishes in the manufacturer’s last two outings at the circuit. Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis secured Hyundai’s most recent win at the venue in 2022, helping cement their Drivers’ Championship victory in the 2022 IMPC season. Both the No. 33 and No. 98 cars captured podium finishes in the 2023 running at VIR with Harry Gottsacker and Robert Wickens taking second in their charge to a Drivers’ Championship in 2023.

The No. 76 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Preston Brown and Denis Dupont is photographed during The Road America 120 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., August 3, 2024. (Photo/Bryan Herta Autosport/LAT)

Hyundai Hope On Wheels
In 2024, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has pledged to donate $100 for every lap a Hyundai Elantra N TCR leads during every race of the 2024 IMSA IMPC season. Through the first seven events of this year’s campaign, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has raised over $17,000 to fight childhood cancer.

Hyundai Championship Standings

Position	Drivers	Team	Car	Total Points
2	P. Brown / D. Dupont	Bryan Herta Autosport	#76 Elantra N TCR	1990
3	H. Gottsacker / R. Wickens	Bryan Herta Autosport	#33 Elantra N TCR	1980
4	M. Filippi / M. Wilkins	Bryan Herta Autosport	#98 Elantra N TCR	1910
7	T. Hagler / B. Morris	Bryan Herta Autosport	#77 Elantra N TCR	1690
8	T. Gonzalez	Victor Gonzalez Racing Team	#99 Elantra N TCR	1510
9	M. Burkhard	Victor Gonzalez Racing Team	#99 Elantra N TCR	1400

IMSA TCR Manufacturer Standings

Position	Manufacturer	Total Points
1	Hyundai	2300
2	Audi	2280
3	Alfa Romeo	2090
4	Honda	2080

The No. 33 and No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCRs are photographed during The Road America 120 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., August 3, 2024. (Photo/Bryan Herta Autosport/LAT)

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (in development in Georgia), and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai’s 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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