Hyundai Announces 2025 IMSA Racing Program
London, January 09, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) –––Hyundai’s 2025 racing campaign features a strong mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, bolstering its competitive edge. Runners-up in last year’s IMPC Drivers’ Championship, Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins have collectively earned 19 victories in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) and return as key drivers. Filippi, along with Wilkins, Bryson Morris, and 2023 TCR Champion Harry Gottsacker bring significant IMPC experience to the team. Notably, Wilkins has achieved wins in every season with BHA.
Adding fresh talent, Hyundai welcomes Maddie Aust, known for her extensive SRO racing experience, and Suellio Almeida, the 2024 Radical North America Champion. Together, this dynamic lineup solidifies the Bryan Herta Autosport roster for an exciting 2025 season.
A fresh addition to the IMPC grid for the 2025 season is the father-daughter duo of Larry and Riley Pegram. The pair will pilot the No. 72 Hyundai Elantra N TCR, marking their highly anticipated debut in the series under the Pegram Racing banner.
Larry Pegram, a seasoned competitor with an acclaimed career in motorcycle racing, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the team. Known for his adaptability and competitive spirit across various racing disciplines, he now transitions to the TCR class with an eagerness to tackle this new challenge.
Joining Larry is his daughter, Riley Pegram, an emerging talent whose passion for racing and fresh perspective add an exciting dynamic to the team. Together, their entry into the series underscores Hyundai’s commitment to fostering diversity and emerging talent within the motorsport community.
Victor Gonzalez Racing will field two Hyundai Elantra N TCRs with Tyler Gonzalez and Eric Powell piloting the No. 99 car and Lance Bergstein and Jon Miller pairing in the No. 18. The 2025 season will mark the team’s third season working with BHA to run the Hyundai Elantra N TCR.
BHA will unveil the 2025 Elantra N TCR cars at Daytona International Speedway, featuring a dynamic new livery design that highlights the iconic Performance Blue and the signature N logo, elements synonymous with Hyundai N. Additionally, the team will showcase an alternate livery with a bold black design with Performance Blue accents. This marks the beginning of an exciting season, beginning with five testing sessions at the Roar Before the Rolex 24 on January 17-19, 2025, followed by the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona on January 24, 2025.
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