The Hyundai Elantra N TCR is set for its IMSA debut in 2021

Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) with Curb Agajanian and Hyundai Motor North America have announced a three-car assault on the 2021 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. This introduces Hyundai N Brand's latest Touring Car Racing (TCR)-specification achievement, the Elantra N TCR, and marks its debut to the IMSA series.

Powered by a new 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four engine producing 345bhp and 450Nm of torque, the front-wheel drive Elantra N TCR shares the same six-speed sequential gearbox as the proven Veloster N TCR and the i30 N TCR, and weighs 1,265kg with the driver. 

BHA's three-car lineup will feature two Elantra N TCR entries and one Veloster N TCR, the car that provided championships to the team in 2019 and 2020. 2020 IMPC champion Ryan Norman returns to drive the #98 Elantra N TCR alongside Parker Chase.

Coming off their second-place finish in the championship, which featured two victories in the 2020 IMPC, Harry Gottsacker once again joins 2019 champion, Mark Wilkins in the #33 Elantra N TCR. Additionally, BHA and Hyundai welcome Taylor Hagler, pairing with 2019 co-champion Michael Lewis in the #77 Veloster N TCR.

BHA enters its third season of IMSA competition in 2021, coming off a banner season in 2020, where it won seven of the ten IMPC races. The 10-race 2021 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge kicks off with the Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, 22 - 24 January 2021 and is followed by the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 27 - 31 January 2021.