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BHA Scores Back to Back Victories at Mid-Ohio’s 4 Hour Enduro

Posted on by Katie Brannan
10
Jun

  • Bryan Herta Autosport took first and second place at Mid-Ohio.
  • The #98 car of Mason Filippi and Harry Gottsacker crossed the finish line in first place for the second time this season.
  • Denis Dupont and Preston Brown in the #76 car secured second place.
  • BHA has won all four IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge races this year.
  • Hyundai Elantra N TCRs led a combined total of 145 laps, resulting in Hyundai Hope on Wheels donating $14,500 to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.
  • All BHA cars are in the top four spots in the championship standings.

Mason Filippi and Harry Gottsacker won the fourth race of the season at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. This is their second win of the season, the other two wins belong to Denis Dupont and Preston Brown.

Dupont and Brown in the #76 car took home second place, their third podium since the 2025 season started.

Mark Wilkins and Bryson Morris, pilots of the #33 car, brought their car home in 4th.

Suellio Almeida and Maddie Aust finished in 6th place, moving up two positions from where they started the race.

BHA continues their winning streak and have now won all four races this year.

Dupont and Brown are still leading the championship by ten points. Gottsacker and Filippi are close behind in second. Wilkins and Morris are in third and Almeida and Aust moved up to fourth.

Hyundai Hope on Wheels is donating $100 to local children’s hospitals for every lap led by Hyundai in the 2025 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season. Hyundai led 145 laps in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 4 Hours of Mid-Ohio, resulting in $14,500 to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. So far in the 2025 season, $34,900 has been donated to various children’s hospitals.

Photos and Quotes Below

BHA celebrates their fourth win and third double podium of the 2025 season.

The drivers of the #76 car congratulate each other on another podium finish.

Filippi watches intently as co-driver Gottsacker drives during the second half of the race.

#9 Elantra N TCR

Started: 8th Finished: 6th

Laps Led: 2

2025 Rank: 4th (980 pts)

Maddie Aust (R) and Suellio Almeida (R)
Maddie Aust
Suellio Almeida: “This was by far my best race of the year, I found the missing pace to be with the top drivers from the team. We’re evolving with the setup, and the pace was very consistent and strong during my two hours of driving. I took the car from P8 to P4 before handing it to Maddie! Now I’m extremely confident about Watkins Glen!”

#33 Elantra N TCR

Started: 4th Finished: 4th

2025 Rank: 3rd (1060 pts)

Bryson Morris and Mark Wilkins
Bryson Morris: “Happy to take away a 4th place finish at Mid Ohio after that crazy race. While it’s not the result we’re chasing, it’s still good points for the championship and Mark and I’s fight back is something that will stay with us for a while. The whole BHA crew is also responsible for our recovery back up the order and keeping our Hyundai Elantra N TCR race ready. If lady luck helps us out we will be the car to beat.”
Mark Wilkins: “It was another fantastic weekend for the team. Huge congratulations to my teammates on their successful race today. For Bryson and I, a fourth place feels like a win after quite a challenging race. We kept digging, we kept pushing, and I’d say we came out of that as best as we could given the circumstances. I am looking forward to Watkins Glen and another opportunity to get back on the podium and chase the top stop. We will keep pushing.”

#76 Elantra N TCR

Started: 11th Finished: 2nd

Laps Led: 2

2025 Rank: 1st (1260 pts)

Denis Dupont and Preston Brown
Denis Dupont: “I am happy with second position; it was at eventful race for us. It was a very strong weekend for the whole team with P1, P2, and P4. Congratulations to the team! We start again in a few weeks in Watkins Glen.”
Preston Brown: “I am feeling great. It was a hard fought race. The beginning of it was clean and the end of it was the part that was full of yellows. It was kind of the opposite of what we were expecting. I felt good about my drive. After qualifying 11th, I was able to move us up to 8th or 7th and that was what I set out to do. I’m happy with my drive, obviously Denis put on a clinic out there. I am extremely pleased overall. We are still leading the championship by a whisker and I’m feeling solid going into Watkins Glen.”

#98 Elantra N TCR

Started: 2nd Finished: 1st

Laps Led: 111

2025 Rank: 2nd (1250 pts)

Harry Gottsacker IV and Mason Filippi
Harry Gottsacker IV: “That one feels good! We have had a fast car all year and it always seems like one small thing doesn’t go our way to finish out front. Mason did an excellent job in the starting stint to get out front and the crew put in amazing stops all day. It was super tough battling the GS cars and keeping our TCR competitors behind us, but I was focused on getting #98 a win. We led a ton of laps for the Hyundai Hope on Wheels kids too! Thanks to Bryan Herta, Sean Jones, and Hyundai for the opportunity to wheel this Elantra N TCR.”
Mason Filippi: “We got it done! Huge win at Mid-Ohio in the #98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR with Bryan Herta Autosport. Megan gave us the car, Harry crushed his stint, and our crew was flawless. The Elantra N delivered the performance, reliability, and consistency we needed. Proud of this team—let’s keep stacking trophies!”
Katie Brannan

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