- Hyundai Motor America reveals 2026 driver roster for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
- Bryan Herta Autosport to field four Elantra N TCR entries; Rockwell Autosport Development returns with fifth car
- Lineup features a powerhouse mix of returning champions and elite international talent
- Hyundai Racing continues Hyundai Hope on Wheels campaign
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today revealed its driver lineup for the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season as the brand begins its quest for an unprecedented seventh-consecutive Manufacturers' Championship. Following a dominant 2025 campaign, Hyundai continues its championship-winning partnership with Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) and Rockwell Autosport Development customer racing team to field a formidable five-car fleet of Elantra N TCRs.
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