Hyundai Leads 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR Championships Heading Into Watkins Glen

June 26, 2026 by Hyundai
• Hyundai returns to Watkins Glen for the LP Building Solutions 120 at The Glen defending the lead in both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships
• Mason Filippi and Bryson Morris lead the TCR Drivers’ Championship aboard the No. 33 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Elantra N TCR with 950 points
• Hyundai has recorded a podium finish in every race of the 2026 season, highlighted by victories at Daytona and Laguna Seca

Hyundai heads to Watkins Glen International looking to build on its strong start to the season following a successful outing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where the manufacturer secured a double-podium finish and placed three entries inside the top four. With victories already recorded at Daytona International Speedway and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Hyundai enters the Watkins Glen round of the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) leading both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ TCR Championships.

Hyundai’s championship-winning Elantra N TCR program has delivered competitive results throughout the 2026 campaign, earning podium finishes in every race while keeping a steady lead in both championships. Hyundai enters Watkins Glen with 1,340 points and continues to prove the consistency of its program, with four entries currently ranked inside the top five of the Drivers’ Championship standings.

At the forefront of Hyundai’s title charge is the No. 33 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Elantra N TCR of Mason Filippi and Bryson Morris. The Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) pair leads the Drivers’ Championship with 1,180 points and carries a 20-point advantage into Watkins Glen.

BHA teammates Preston Brown and Denis Dupont sit second in the standings with 1,160 points, while Maddie Aust and Mark Wilkins occupy third with 1,110 points. Harry Gottsacker and Lance Bergstein remain firmly in contention in fifth place with 1,070 points, showcasing the strength of Hyundai’s multi-car effort.

Watkins Glen International’s high-speed layout presents a unique challenge for teams and drivers, rewarding precision, racecraft, and strategic execution. Hyundai enters the weekend as the defending IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Champions and will look to continue building on the momentum of a program that has remained a fixture at the front of the field throughout the season.

The LP Building Solutions 120 at The Glen will take place on Saturday, June 27, at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York. The two-hour race starts at 1:05 pm ET and coverage will be available on Peacock and YouTube.

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• Watkins Glen International: 3.4-mile, 11-turn road course• Drivers’ Championship Standings: First place, No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Mason Filippi and Bryson Morris (1,180 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 Watkins Glen, the receiving organization will be the Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program. To date in the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season, Hyundai Hope on Wheels has raised $45,300 to fight pediatric cancer.