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february 12, 2018 - Hyundai

Hyundai Teams with Bryan Herta Autosport to Compete in 2018 Pirelli World Challenge TCR Class

  • Hyundai to compete in Touring Car #racing (TCR) class with two #hyundai #i30ntcr racecars
  • Bryan Herta Autosport team drivers: #michaellewis and Mark Wilkins
  • TCR season kicks-off March 23 in Austin, Texas with six dual-race weekends in 2018
  • Hyundai #i30ntcr cars have been homologated for series participation

 

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2018 – #hyundai today announced a new partnership with Bryan Herta Autosport, creating a factory-sponsored race team drawing expertise from its new N performance models to compete in the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car #racing (TCR) class. Bryan Herta Autosport will fine-tune two versions of Hyundai’s #i30ntcr racecars currently available to customers in Europe and develop all aspects of the race team, from vehicles and technicians to drivers, coaching and team management.

“Hyundai is thrilled about the prospects for our new N branded #racing team competing in the Touring Car #racing class of Pirelli World Challenge,” said Dean Evans, chief marketing officer, #hyundai Motor America. “Our new partnership with world-renowned Bryan Herta Autosport and their phenomenal drivers coupled with the proven capabilities of our #hyundai i30 N racers puts us in a great position for success in the 2018 TCR season.”

“We couldn’t be more excited about our new relationship with #hyundai N in this highly competitive manufacturer-based Pirelli World Challenge TCR class,” said Bryan Herta, president and CEO, Bryan Herta Autosport. “Having witnessed the untapped potential of the #i30ntcr race platform for this series, we’re more than confident we can leverage the strength of Hyundai’s #racing and performance groups to great success in the 2018 season.”

More information on the press release

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