Hyundai Heads to Road America 120 Riding Championship Momentum

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Tuesday, 28 Jul 2026 12:00 0 2 autotech
July 28, 2026 by Hyundai
• Hyundai enters Road America following Canadian Tire Motorsport Park win
• Hyundai currently leads the TCR Manufacturers’ Championship
• Hyundai drivers occupy the top four positions in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR Drivers’ Championship
• Hyundai looks to extend its season-long podium streak at the two-hour race

Hyundai Motor America travels to Road America this weekend as the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season enters a critical stretch of racing at the Road America 120. Following victory at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Hyundai arrives in Elkhart Lake, Wis. leading the TCR Manufacturers’ Championship while Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) drivers occupy the top four spots in the Drivers’ Championship standings, setting the stage for another key weekend in the title fight. Road America’s four-mile, 14-turn circuit is the longest track on the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge calendar, with this two-hour race featuring a mix of long straights, heavy braking zones, and high-speed corners.

The No. 33 Hope on Wheels Hyundai Elantra N TCR of Mason Filippi and Bryson Morris arrive carrying momentum after the team’s impressive victory at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The duo has been a consistent force throughout the 2026 IMPC season and continues to lead the Drivers’ Championship standings. With another win added to their season tally, the No. 33 team looks to continue its Championship campaign at one of North America’s most iconic and historic road courses. Morris enters the Road America 120 as a defending champion, having earned a hard-fought victory in 2025 with his then-codriver, Mark Wilkins in the No. 33 car.
Joining Filippi and Morris at Road America, the No. 18 Hyundai Elantra N TCR of Harry Gottsacker and Lance Bergstein remains in the hunt near the top of the standings after another strong finish in Canada. The No. 76 Hyundai Elantra N TCR of Preston Brown and Denis Dupont continues its championship fight after adding valuable points, while the No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR of Maddie Aust and Mark Wilkins will look to build on another consistent weekend. Together, Hyundai’s four-car lineup enters Road America focused on extending the brand’s lead in the TCR Manufacturers’ Championship. The Road America 120 is set to take place on Saturday, August 1 at 12:50 p.m. CDT. Live coverage will be available on Peacock and YouTube.

• Road America: 4.048-mile, 14-turn road course• Drivers’ Championship Standings: First place, No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Mason Filippi and Bryson Morris (1,850 points)
Hyundai Hope on Wheels
For the third-straight season, Hyundai Hope on Wheels is donating $100 for every lap led by a Hyundai vehicle at each race during the 2026 season. At the upcoming Road America 120, Hyundai Hope on Wheels will continue its commitment to supporting pediatric cancer care by donating to Children’s Wisconsin hospital. Through five races of the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has raised $65,300 to support pediatric cancer research and treatment programs.

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