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Hyundai Elantra N TCR Triumphs With Double-Podium At Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker secured their first TCR win as a team, leading Hyundai to victory at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). This win marks Wickens' second triumph at this track, having previously won in 2022 with Mark Wilkins. The No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR clinched pole position thanks to Gottsacker's impressive qualifying performance.
The No. 76 and No. 77 cars had notable races, overcoming challenging qualifying sessions. Starting from eighth and seventh places respectively, Preston Brown and Taylor Hagler quickly advanced through the field. They handed over to Denis Dupont and Bryson Morris, who continued the strong pace, finishing third and fourth respectively.
After an early puncture, the No. 98 car managed to recover despite being a lap down. Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi delivered strong performances, securing a sixth-place finish. This resilience highlights Hyundai's competitive edge in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season.
In 2024, Hyundai Hope On Wheels pledged $100 for each lap led by a Hyundai Elantra N TCR during races. At Watkins Glen International, Hyundai cars led for 35 laps, resulting in a $3,500 donation by Hyundai and Bryan Herta Autosport to Hope On Wheels.
Following the sixth round of IMPC competition, Hyundai trails Audi by just 20 points in the Manufacturers’ Championship. The next challenge for Hyundai is the Road America 120 in Wisconsin on August 3, 2024.
Hyundai's Championship Standings
Tight Competition Among Manufacturers
The IMSA TCR Manufacturer Standings show Audi leading with 2000 points, followed closely by Hyundai with 1980 points. Alfa Romeo holds third place with 1780 points while Honda stands at fourth with 1740 points.
Gottsacker set up the No. 33 car for success with an outstanding qualifying performance that earned them pole position for the CTMP race on Saturday. He maintained a strong pace before handing over to Wickens for the final leg of the race.
Wickens kept up Gottsacker’s speed while battling for the lead before bringing home the No. 33 car just .723 seconds ahead of second place.
Hyundai Motor America's Contribution to U.S.
Hyundai Motor America offers a wide range of technology-rich vehicles to U.S consumers while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s vision of Progress for Humanity. With significant operations including its North American headquarters in California and manufacturing plants in Alabama and Georgia, Hyundai contributes $20.1 billion annually and provides 190,000 jobs to the U.S economy.
The No. 33 and No. 76 cars' drivers were photographed during podium celebrations at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on July 13, 2024.
| Position | Drivers | Team | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 td >R . Wickens / H . Gottsacker td >Bryan Herta Autosport td >#33 Elantra N TCR td > tr >3 P . Brown / D . Dupont Bryan Herta Autosport #76 Elantra N TCR tr >4 T . Hagler / B . Morris Bryan Herta Autosport #77 Elantra N TCR tr >6 M . Filippi / M . Wilkins Bryan Herta Autosport #98 Elantra N TCR
The next race will be crucial as Hyundai aims to close the gap further in the championship standings. |
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