Tire Rack Battle On The Bricks
Round 9 of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
August 23-24, 2024
Racetrack: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
2.439-mile road course features 14 turns
Race: Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 1:05pm EST (2- Hour Race)
TV: Live on NBC’s PEACOCK: www.peacock.tv
Listen: Live radio commentary for every session at www.IMSA.com and RadioLeMans.com Live timing and scoring from each session available at www.IMSA.com. Live updates are available throughout the weekend on BHA social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com
FAST FACTS:
Press Conference: There will be a press conference with Robert Wickens and Bosch on Saturday, September 21st in the IMS media center.
7 for 7: At least one BHA Elantra N TCR has finished on the podium in all seven events this year. The team has two victories (Mid-Ohio #76 and CTMP #33), and 12 additional podium finishes.
Down To The Wire: BHA teams hold three out of the top four positions in the IMPC points standings heading into the penultimate race at Indy. Robert Wicken and Harry Gottsacker are in second, hoping to defend their 2023 title, with Denis Dupont and Preston Brown third and Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins third.
Hyundai Up Front: Hyundai leads the manufacturers’ chase by 60 points over Audi, followed by Honda in third and Alfa Romeo in fourth.
A Look Inside: Located less than a mile on Main Street in Speedway, Marshall Pruett visited the BHA headquarters this week to give fans a look inside: https://youtu.be/MPUItdR1gQs?si=qTw2tDyoZaU-OZQQ
Lap Leaders: Bryson Morris and Taylor Hagler are knocking on the podium’s door. Morris led 30 laps at the previous round at VIR.
$24,000k So Far: 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 Michelin Pilot Challenge season. Riley Children’s Health will receive the donation based on laps led this weekend at VIR. 2024 Season Tally: 240 Laps =$24,000 (Daytona: 12, Sebring: 21, Laguna Seca 23, Mid-Ohio 44, Watkins Glen 22, CTMP 35, Road America 29 and 54 at VIR).
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