Hyundai Continues Double-Podium Streak at Home Race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

May 14, 2024 by Hyundai

• Hyundai secures third double-podium finish of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season out of three races
• Hyundai earns second- and third-place finishes at home track, furthering its pursuit of the 2024 IMPC Manufacturers' Championship
• Hyundai Elantra N TCR cars led 23 laps during the 120-minute race, resulting in $2,300 raised for Hyundai Hope On Wheels

 Hyundai Motor America once again put on an impressive display of speed as the team battled its way through the tricky twists of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to earn the manufacturer's third double-podium finish in as many races.

From the green flag, Harry Gottsacker in the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR and Mark Wilkins in the No. 98 car were in pursuit of the lead as they started from third and fourth place on the grid, respectively. After a caution, Gottsacker moved into second with the rest of the Hyundai stable filing in behind him. The No. 33 and No. 98 jockeyed for position at the front of the grid, but clever strategy allowed for the No. 98 Elantra N TCR of Mason Filippi to jump to the top of the field and hold the lead for 23 laps. After battling for first in the closing stages of the race, Filippi brought the No. 98 across the line in second position, with Robert Wickens following close behind in the No. 33 to take third.

After two hours of intense racing, Hyundai took half of the top ten finishing positions, with those not on the podium finishing consecutively in seventh, eighth and ninth. Seventh place was secured by the No. 99 piloted by Victor Gonzalez and Tyler Gonzalez, Jr. Eighth position was taken by Preston Brown and Denis Dupont in the No. 76, and ninth place went to the No. 77 piloted by Tayler Hagler and Bryson Morris.

After showing strong pace, the No. 80 Victor Gonzalez Racing Team Hyundai Elantra N TCR piloted by Chase Jones and Morgan Burkhard encountered a mechanical issue, ending their race early.

Hyundai and Bryan Herta Motorsport were joined by Hyundai Hope on Wheels Youth Ambassador Oliver Foster, with Foster taking an honorary co-driver role for the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR.

Following the third round of IMPC competition, Hyundai sits second in the 2024 IMPC Manufacturers' Championship standings. Up next, the Hyundai stable will take on The Esses 120 at Watkins Glen on June 22, 2024.

• Top-Finishing Hyundai: Second place for the No. 98 Bryan Herta Autosport Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi
• Top-Qualifying Hyundai: Third place for the No. 33 Bryan Herta Autosport Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Harry Gottsacker and Robert Wickens

Hyundai Finishing Results

Hyundai Championship Standings

IMSA TCR Manufacturer Standings