Hyundai Earns Double Podium-Finish in Sebring
Hyundai captured two positions on the podium following the first sprint race of the 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season at Sebring International Raceway. Bryan Herta Autosport’s (BHA) Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker in the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR claimed second position while Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi rounded out the podium with a third-place finish, the No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR pairing’s second podium in a row. In a caution-filled event, the reigning IMPC championship team of Michael Lewis and Taylor Hagler fought their way into a top-five result.
The Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 saw the return of van der Steur Racing and the No. 91 Hyundai Elantra N TCR – piloted by Tyler Maxson and Bryan Ortiz – and the co-drivers delivered a finish in sixth. Thursday’s race at Sebring International Raceway brought a bit of a challenging race for the Deily Motorsports No. 74 Hyundai Elantra N TCR finishing in tenth while the No.70 Hyundai Elantra N TCR, piloted by Jacob Deily and Cabot Bigham, was involved in an on-track incident towards the opening minutes of the two-hour race, ending their day early.
· Top Finishing Hyundai: Second place for the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker
· Top Qualifying Hyundai: Third place for the No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins
Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker, drivers No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR for Bryan Herta Autosport, along with Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi, drivers of the No. 98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR for Bryan Herta Autosport, celebrate on the podium in second and thrid place respectively for the Alan Jay Automotive Group 120 at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Fla., Mar. 16, 2023
Hyundai Finishing Results
Position Drivers Team Car
2 R. Wickens / H. Gottsacker BHA #33 Elantra N TCR
3 M. Wilkins / M. Filippi BHA #98 Elantra N TCR
5 M. Lewis / T. Hagler BHA #1 Elantra N TCR
6 T. Maxson / B. Ortiz van der Steur Racing #91 Elantra N TCR
10 N. Stacy / J. Vance Deily Motorsports #74 Elantra N TCR
15 J. Deily / C. Bigham Deily Motorsports #70 Elantra N TCR
Hyundai Championship Standings
Position Drivers Team Car Total Points
2 M. Wilkins / M. Filippi BHA #98 Elantra N TCR 600
3 R. Wickens / H. Gottsacker BHA #33 Elantra N TCR 570
6 T. Maxson van der Steur Racing #91 Elantra N TCR 530
8 M. Lewis / T. Hagler BHA #1 Elantra N TCR 490
10 J. Deily Deily Motorsports #70 Elantra N TCR 440
16 C. Bigham Deily Motorsports #70 Elantra N TCR 570
17 B. Ortiz van der Steur Racing #91 Elantra N TCR 250
18 N. Stacy / J. Vance Deily Motorsports #74 Elantra N TCR 210
IMSA TCR Manufacturer Standings
Position Manufacturer Total Points
1 Audi 630
2 Alfa Romeo 630
3 Honda 620
4 Hyundai 620