Hyundai leading IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Championship heading into Watkins Glen

This weekend the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge takes on Watkins Glen International and they do so with a new championship leader.

After a successful weekend at Hyundai Motor America’s home race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Hyundai leads the championship standings in TCR Drivers’, Teams’ and Manufacturers’. Bryan Herta Autosport teammates Mark Wilkins and Mason Filippi, who captured victory in California during Round 3 of IMPC competition, currently lead the Drivers’ standings with BHA teammates Robert Wickens and Harry Gottsacker close behind in second.

As they enter round 4 of the IMPC schedule, the reigning IMPC Championship winning team of Michael Lewis and Taylor Hagler are hoping to break through and find the podium after a top six finish in Round 3.

Rounding out the Hyundai Elantra N TCR stable is van der Steur Racing’s Taylor Maxson and Bryan Ortiz in the No. 91 along with the Deily Motorsports pairing of Jacob Deily and Cabot Bigham in the No. 74.

Hyundai Championship Standings

1.) M. Wilkins/M. Filippi – Bryan Herta Autosport No. 98 – 950 Points

2.) R. Wickens/H. Gottsacker – Bryan Herta Autosport No. 33 – 890 Points

4.) T. Maxson – van der Steur Racing – No. 91 – 790 Points

7.) M. Lewis/T. Hagler – Bryan Herta Autosport – No. 1 – 740 Points

10.) J. Deily – Deily Motorsports – No. 70 – 660 Points

14.) C. Bigham – Deily Motorsports – No. 70 – 550 Points

16.) B. Ortiz – van der Steur Racing – No. 91 – 510 Points

17.) J. Vance – Deily Motorsports – No. 74 – 410 Points

20.) J. Wiseley – Deily Motorsports – No. 74 – 200 Points

IMSA TCR Manufacturer Standings

1.) Hyundai – 970 Points

2.) Honda – 940 Points

3.) Audi – 930 Points

4.) Alfa Romeo – 910 Points

The green flag will drop for the Watkins Glen International 120 at 3:45 pm ET/12:45 pm PT on Saturday, June 24th with live coverage on Peacock.