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gennaio 27, 2022 - Hyundai
Expanded Bryan Herta Autosport Team Prepares for Daytona International Speedway Race
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- Hyundai and #bryanhertaautosport to Defend All Three Championship Titles in the 2022 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) Season
- Race: Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway
- Round: 1 of 10 in the 2022 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
- Live Race Coverage Available on Peacock
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 – After a championship-winning season in the 2021 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC), #bryanhertaautosport (BHA) is back with an imposing stable of six Elantra N TCR cars and a Veloster N TCR entry managed by van der Steur #racing in 2022. The season begins with a four-hour endurance race on Jan. 28, 2022, ahead of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona race weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The 14-driver lineup is led by returning champions #taylorhagler and #michaellewis in the #1 Elantra N TCR. Former Formula One test driver and 2018 INDYCAR Rookie of the Year, #robertwickens, makes his inspiring return to professional #racing in the #33 Elantra N TCR.
The Lineup
- Reigning IMPC champions #taylorhagler and #michaellewis will return in the #1 Elantra N TCR, attempting to repeat their historic success.
- Ryan Norman will co-drive the #2 Elantra N TCR with #ajmuss.
- The #33 Elantra N TCR will be driven by Canadian duo #robertwickens and #markwilkins, marking Wickens’ return to professional #racing.
- Michael Johnson and #stephensimpson will return to co-drive the #54 Universal Coating Elantra N TCR.
- Mason Filippi will compete alongside #tylermaxson, #racing the #77 Elantra N TCR.
- Texans #harrygottsacker and Parker Chase will partner behind the wheel of the #98 Elantra N TCR to round out the six-car Elantra N lineup.
- The Van der Steur #racing #17 Veloster N TCR will be piloted by #roryvandersteur and #tylergonzalez.
Wickens Makes His #racing Return
On Jan. 14, international #racing star Robert Wickens announced his long-awaited return to competition piloting the #33 Elantra N TCR car alongside fellow Canadian driver #markwilkins for the 2022 IMPC season. The former Formula One test driver will take the green flag for the first time since 2018 at the four-hour endurance challenge on Jan. 28 at Daytona International Speedway. As Wickens prepares to make his return, he will be aided by long-time motorsports trainer Jim Leo who will assist the Canadian driver during driver changes throughout the four-hour endurance challenge. Leo is renowned in the motorsports community for his dedication to driver fitness and has aided in Wickens’ recovery since his accident in 2018.
Hyundai Race Cars Utilizing Hand Controls
Two of the Hyundai Elantra N TCRs will utilize a hand control system created by QuidoSimplex, first utilized in North America by BHA Hyundai driver, #michaeljohnson. The controls have been adapted by BHA Technical Director, David Brown, and Development Technician, Jonathan Ghormley, specifically for #robertwickens to be utilized in the #33 Elantra N TCR this season. The specialized hardware allows braking, throttle and shifting inputs by hand. Wickens will pull a metal ring located behind the steering wheel towards his body to apply brake pressure and utilize paddles attached to the wheel for throttle application and gear changes. The unique system can easily be swapped to engage the floor pedals when the #33 Elantra N TCR is operated by teammate #markwilkins following driver changes.
Maxson, One to Watch
At age 17, #tylermaxson is accustomed to success. The Georgian already has two touring car championships on his resume. Maxson became the youngest SRO title-winner in history in 2019 and ran away with the SRO TCR Championship as a rookie in 2020, scoring 12 wins in the #74 Veloster N TCR. Maxson and teammate #masonfilippi will aim for title contention in 2022 behind the wheel of the #77 Elantra N TCR.
Historic Number Plate for Historic Champions
Last November, #taylorhagler became the first woman to win the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge championship and her teammate, #michaellewis, became the first two-time TCR champion in IMSA history. This year, they get to start off on the same foot by making history again as the first drivers to run the number 1 on their Elantra N TCR as defending champions in IMPC.
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