Hyundai Heads to VIRginia International Raceway Leading 2026 TCR Championship Standings
• Hyundai to compete in the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix following a double-podium finish at Road America
• No. 76 Hyundai Elantra N TCR heads to VIR having earned Hyundai’s fourth win of the 2026 season at Road America
• Hyundai continues to lead the IMPC TCR Manufacturers’ Championship; occupies the top two positions in the Drivers’ Championship
With the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season entering its final stretch, Hyundai Motor America heads to VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) with the TCR Championship firmly in focus. Following a double-podium finish at Road America, Hyundai entries are poised to enter the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix leading the Manufacturers’ Championship and the Drivers’ Championship standings.
The No. 76 Hyundai Elantra N TCR of Preston Brown and Denis Dupont arrives at VIR following the entry’s victory at Road America. The Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) duo advanced from fifth on the grid to claim Hyundai’s fourth win of the season, strengthening their position in the championship battle heading into the series’ final rounds.
Championship leaders Mason Filippi and Bryson Morris return in the No. 33 Hope on Wheels Hyundai Elantra N TCR after adding another podium finish to their resume at Road America. The duo has been a consistent presence at the front of the field throughout the season and will seek to continue that performance at VIR as the fight for the TCR title continues.
The No. 18 Hyundai Elantra N TCR of Harry Gottsacker and Lance Bergstein also heads to VIR looking to build on a strong points finish at Road America. Meanwhile, drivers Maddie Aust and Mark Wilkins round out Hyundai’s four-car BHA lineup in the No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR, looking to maximize points in the championship battle.
VIRginia International Raceway’s fast, flowing 3.27-mile, 17-turn layout brings a different challenge to the TCR schedule. As the season moves closer to its conclusion, every point becomes increasingly important, making the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix a key weekend for Hyundai’s championship campaign.
The Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix will take place Saturday, August 22 at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Live streaming coverage will be available on Peacock and YouTube.
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• VIRginia International Raceway: 3.27-mile, 17-turn road courseChampionship Outlook:
• Hyundai leads the IMPC TCR Manufacturers’ Championship with 2,360 points
• The No. 33 and No. 76 Hyundai Elantra N TCR entries occupy the top two positions in the Drivers’ Championship
Hyundai Hope on Wheels
For the third consecutive 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 VIRginia International Raceway race, Hyundai Hope on Wheels will continue its commitment to supporting pediatric cancer care by donating to Levine Children’s Hospital of Charlotte, North Carolina. Through six races of the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has raised $72,400 to support pediatric cancer research and treatment programs.
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