Johnson, Simpson Surge to Podium in Lime Rock Park 120
July 25, 2022 by
Hyundai• No. 54 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Achieves First Podium of 2022
• No. 1 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Extends Championship Lead
It was a weekend of highs and lows for Hyundai at the Lime Rock Park 120 race for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) series. The fleet of Hyundai TCR race cars began the weekend by sweeping the first three rows of the grid in qualifying. Robert Wickens and Mark Wilkins in the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR secured their first pole position of the season. After the 120-minute race, it was Michael Johnson and Stephen Simpson in the No. 54 Hyundai Elantra N TCR landing on the podium for the first time this season. Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis in the No. 1 Hyundai Elantra N TCR extended their championship lead with a fifth-place finish.
• Top Finishing Hyundai: Third place for the No. 54 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Michael Johnson and Stephen Simpson
• Top Qualifying Hyundai: First place for the No. 33 Hyundai Elantra N TCR driven by Robert Wickens and Mark Wilkins
Michael Johnson and Stephen Simpson, drivers of the No. 54 Hyundai Elantra N TCR, celebrate their podium finish in the Lime Rock Park 120 race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Conn., July 16, 2022. (Photo/Bryan Herta Autosport/LAT)
Hyundai Finishing Results|
Position |
Drivers |
Team |
Car |
|
3 |
M. Johnson / S. Simpson |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#54 Elantra N TCR |
|
4 |
T. Maxson / M. Filippi |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#77 Elantra N TCR |
|
5 |
M. Lewis / T. Hagler |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#1 Elantra N TCR |
|
6 |
R. Wickens / M. Wilkins |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#33 Elantra N TCR |
|
7 |
H. Gottsacker / P. Chase |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#98 Elantra N TCR |
|
10 |
R. van der Steur / T. Gonzalez |
Van der Steur Racing |
#19 Veloster N TCR |
|
12 |
A. Muss / R. Norman |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#2 Elantra N TCR |
|
Position |
Drivers |
Team |
Car |
Total Points |
|
1 |
M. Lewis / T. Hagler |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#1 Elantra N TCR |
1950 |
|
3 |
R. Wickens / M. Wilkins |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#33 Elantra N TCR |
1850 |
|
4 |
H. Gottsacker / P. Chase |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#98 Elantra N TCR |
1840 |
|
6 |
M. Johnson / S. Simpson |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#54 Elantra N TCR |
1730 |
|
9 |
R. van der Steur / T. Gonzalez |
Van der Steur Racing |
#19 Veloster N TCR |
1660 |
|
11 |
R. Norman / A. Muss |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#2 Elantra N TCR |
1540 |
|
12 |
T. Maxson / M. Filippi |
Bryan Herta Autosport |
#77 Elantra N TCR |
1530 |
|
16 |
C. Bacon / K. Raineri |
CB Motorsports |
#18 Veloster N TCR |
390 |
|
20 |
C. Attrell / B. Attrell |
Hyundai Racing Canada |
#88 Elantra N TCR |
190 |
|
Position |
Manufacturer |
Total Points |
|
1 |
Hyundai |
2310 |
|
2 |
Alfa Romeo |
2190 |
|
4 |
Audi |
2160 |
|
3 |
Honda |
2090
|
