Hyundai to Pursue Second Victory at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
- Hyundai seeks to cut into points gap at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120
- Hyundai aims to continue its streak of podium finishes with a victory in the sixth round of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Championship (IMPC) season
- Live race coverage on Peacock begins Sat., July 13, at 1:25 p.m. EDT
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 9, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America (HMA) and Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) will look to return to the top step of the podium as their hunt for the championship lead moves to the sixth round of the 2024 IMPC season. Three of four BHA Hyundai Elantra N TCRs have secured second-place finishes this season, with the No. 76 car being the only team entry to score a win so far. Hyundai seeks to improve upon this strong performance in the second half of the season.
Less than — 220 points — separates Hyundai and No. 76 drivers Preston Brown and Denis Dupont from the championship lead. The team’s No. 76, No. 33, and No. 98 cars are firmly in the hunt, too. The three cars are only separated by 140 points entering the closing half of the season as they enter the only international race weekend of the 2024 IMPC season in Ontario, Canada, at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The Victor Gonzalez Racing Team also will be fielding two Elantra N TCR cars this weekend.
This sixth round of the IMPC schedule will take place Sat., July 13, with the green flag set to fly at 1:25 p.m. EDT for the two-hour event.
- Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: 2.459-mile, 10-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)
Robbie Wickens and Harry Gottsacker in the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR were the team’s top-finishing drivers last year at CTMP, crossing the line in second place. Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi were close behind in third, as Hyundai picked up a double podium at the Canadian circuit. Wickens and Wilkins previously teamed up to win at CTMP in 2022.
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 four events of this year’s campaign, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has raised over $12,000 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 | 1480 |
| 3 | H. Gottsacker / R. Wickens | Bryan Herta Autosport | #33 Elantra N TCR | 1390 |
| 4 | M. Filippi / M. Wilkins | Bryan Herta Autosport | #98 Elantra N TCR | 1340 |
| 7 | T. Hagler / B. Morris | Bryan Herta Autosport | #77 Elantra N TCR | 1160 |
| 8 | T. Gonzalez / V. Gonzalez | Victor Gonzalez Racing Team | #99 Elantra N TCR | 1070 |
| 12 | C. Jones / M. Burkhard | Victor Gonzalez Racing Team | #80 Elantra N TCR | 960 |
IMSA TCR Manufacturer Standings
| Position | Manufacturer | Total Points |
| 1 | Audi | 1700 |
| 2 | Hyundai | 1630 |
| 3 | Alfa Romeo | 1460 |
| 4 | Honda | 1460 |
Hyundai Motor America
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