Hyundai Looks to Take IMPC Championship Lead at Road America - مجله اخبار خودرو هیوندا

Hyundai just 20 points behind in Manufacturer’s Championship standings
Hyundai has secured podium finishes at every race in the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) championship
Live race coverage on Peacock begins Sat., August 3, at 2:45 p.m. EDT

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 30, 2024 – After securing their second win of the 2024 IMPC season, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) will look to capture the championship lead at Road America. Hyundai sits just 20 points behind its nearest rival in the series’ championship standings with four rounds remaining in the 2024 campaign. Entering the seventh round of the season in Wisconsin with the smallest points gap since January, a win at Road America would propel Hyundai to the top spot in the Manufacturer’s Championship.

Hyundai’s Elantra N TCR has shown strong pace all season long, with the automaker continuing its streak of securing podium finishes at every race this year. Last race, Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker continued that trend in the No. 33 car alongside the No. 76 entry of Preston Brown and Denis Dupont at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The two-driver teams secured first and third, respectively. Wickens and Gottsacker’s impressive performance at the Canadian track was instrumental in securing Hyundai’s strong championship position for the closing stages of the season.

The seventh round of the IMPC schedule will take place Sat., August 3, with the green flag set to fly at 2:45 p.m. EDT for the two-hour race.

Road America: 4.048-mile, 15-turn road circuit
Championship Standings: Second place for the No. 76 Elantra N TCR drivers Preston Brown and Denis Dupont

Previous Performance at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP)
Despite the strength Hyundai has shown across a variety of tracks, Road America has proven to be a challenging course for the manufacturer in the past. Despite this, Hyundai drivers Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker secured podiums at Hyundai’s last two races at Road America. However, a win at the circuit has remained elusive since Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi secured a victory at the historic venue in 2019.

The No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Robbie Wickens and Harry Gottsacker photographed during The CTMP 120 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, July 13, 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 six events of this year’s campaign, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has raised over $15,000 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	1780
3	H. Gottsacker / R. Wickens	Bryan Herta Autosport	#33 Elantra N TCR	1740
4	M. Filippi / M. Wilkins	Bryan Herta Autosport	#98 Elantra N TCR	1590
6	T. Hagler / B. Morris	Bryan Herta Autosport	#77 Elantra N TCR	1440
8	T. Gonzalez	Victor Gonzalez Racing Team	#99 Elantra N TCR	1280
10	M. Burkhard	Victor Gonzalez Racing Team	#80 Elantra N TCR	1170

IMSA TCR Manufacturer Standings

Position	Manufacturer	Total Points
1	Audi	2000
2	Hyundai	1980
3	Honda	1780
4	Alfa Romeo	1740

The No. 76 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Preston Brown and Denis Dupont photographed during The CTMP 120 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, July 13, 2024. (Photo/Bryan Herta Autosport/LAT)

Hyundai drivers Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker are photographed during podium celebrations after The CTMP 120 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, July 13, 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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