Tag Archives: Elantra

Filippi and Wilkins Lead Hyundai 1-2 finish at Laguna Seca

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca – Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins prevailed to win the Laguna Seca 120, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at the Motul Course de Monterey Powered by Hyundai N on Saturday. Teammates Harry Gottsacker and Robert Wickens were second and defending champions, Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis finished sixth. The #98 […]

Fast Facts: Motul Course de Monterey Powered by Hyundai N

Motul Course de Monterey Powered by Hyundai N Round 3 of the 2023 IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge May 12-14, 2023 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 2.238-mile road course, features 11 turns IMPC Race: Saturday, May 13 2023, at 4:30 pm EST 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 […]

Hyundai Motorsport to defend Nürburgring 24 Hours TCR class title with pair of Elantra N TCR

Hyundai Motorsport will aim for a third consecutive victory in the TCR class of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, entering a pair of Elantra N TCR in the event One car will be driven by the winning line-up from 2022 – Mikel Azcona, Marc Basseng and Manuel Lauck – while the other is entrusted to a […]

A Winning Culture

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/imsa-insider-michelin-celebrates-super-sebring-culture-fest/ Culture Wins Asked about the importance of culture in developing a winning team, IMSA Michelin Pilot TCR champion team owner Bryan Herta says, “It’s not the most important thing, unless you don’t have it. “I’ve been lucky to be around some really successful teams in different categories throughout the years and the one thing […]

Hyundai Motor America to Compete in Nürburgring 24 Hours Endurance Racing Event in Germany

● Hyundai Motor America Will Enter One Elantra N TCR in the ADAC TotalEnergies 24 Hour Race ● Hyundai Driver Lineup Includes Taylor Hagler, Michael Lewis, Mason Filippi and Harry Gottsacker ● Team USA Will Engage in a Head-to-head Battle Against Its European Counterparts ● Jeff Ricca Set as Sole American Driver to Participate in […]

Podium Performance for Filippi and Wilkins at Daytona

Following a busy week leading up to the race event including the “Roar Before the Rolex 24” test days, and the Hyundai Drivers’ Camp, the official start of the 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge kicked off with the BMW M Endurance Challenge on Friday. The four-hour season opener at Daytona International Raceway is traditionally one of the […]

Mixing it up – BHA announces new driver combinations for 2023

For Immediate Release January 12, 2023 – Four-time IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) Champions, Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb Agajanian (BHA) will debut two new driver pairings and a new technical director when the 2023 IMPC season kicks off with the Roar Before the Rolex 24 next week at Daytona International Raceway. Continuing their winning […]

Next Level: Whatever it takes

From Racer Magazine: In episode 8 of Hyundai’s Next Level titled “Whatever It Takes” we get a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of the 2022 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season and the daunting mission Hyundai and Bryan Herta Autosport had set for itself. That mission was to deliver a “three-peat” — as in, win the Manufacturers’ championship […]

Hagler, Lewis Nail Down IMSA Title

IMSA.com By Jeff Olson After some anxious moments at the start of the race, Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis recovered to create some historic moments Friday at Michelin Raceway. Hagler and Lewis secured another championship in the Touring Car (TCR) class of the Michelin Pilot Challenge by finishing third in the Fox Factory 120. The […]

It’s Championship Week in Georgia, BHA in Contention for Fourth IMSA Series Title

Fox Factory 120 Round 10 of 10 in the 2022 IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge September 28-30, 2022 Racetrack: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta – Braselton, GA 2.54-mile road course, features 12 turns Race: Friday, September 30, 2022, at 1:10pm EST 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 […]

Lewis, Hagler making consistency count – again – in Pilot Challenge

Racer Magazine: By Ryan Kish | September 20, 2022 4:00 PM ET Over the last two years, one driver pairing has emerged from a crowded Bryan Herta Autosport stable and an even more crowded IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series TCR field to stand above the rest. While many drivers and teams talk of the importance of consistency, Taylor […]

Robert Wickens On Returning To Racing And the Importance of Mental Health

From: Autoguide I dare you to try not to smile around Robert Wickens. The Canadian driver practically beams positivity around the pit lane at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Wickens and many of his Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) teammates are here at the famous high-speed circuit to provide support and guidance as the amateurs (this writer […]

Victorious at VIR, Hagler and Lewis Extend Points Lead with Victory

Victorious at VIR, Hagler and Lewis Score their First Win of the Season Maxson, Filippi charge to second place Defending series champions, and current points leaders Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis scored their first victory of the season in the series penultimate round on Saturday at VIRginia International Raceway. Tyler Maxson and Mason Filippi finished […]

Two to Go: BHA Takes Championship Lead to VIR

Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix Round 9 of the 2022 IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge August 26-27, 2022 Racetrack: Virginia International Raceway (VIR), Alton, VA 3.027-mile road course, features 17 turns Race: Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 4:40pm EST 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 […]

Road and Track: Robert Wickens Is Just Getting Started. Again

  Three years after a horrific IndyCar accident that left the Canadian racer with paraplegia, Wickens is back on track. And he won’t be satisfied until he’s back on top. BY CHRIS PERKINS JUL 29, 2022 JOSHUA LETCHWORTH SEBRING, FLA. — Robert Wickens wasn’t happy qualifying second. He knew he could’ve gotten pole, but he’s still figuring […]