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November 7, 2023
St. Catharines, Ontario – On July 19, 20, and 21, 2024 the Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) presented by Michelin, and Radical Cup Canada (RCC) presented by Michelin will once again return to the streets of Toronto alongside the NTT IndyCar series.
This marks the third consecutive season the SCCC will race at the event, with the RCC appearing for a second straight year. The Radical race format will be the same race-within-race format with the Blue Marble Radical Cup North America series. The two Radical championships will race on track at the same time but will only compete for points and positions with the cars of their respective series.
The annual Toronto race weekend at Exhibition Place has been the largest event stop on the SCCC and RCC schedules in past seasons, attracting over 148,000 motorsport enthusiasts, which has played an instrumental role in the growth of the two series. The marquee event has also been a valuable networking opportunity for series and team partners. In 2023, the FEL Motorsports VIP Hospitality suite hosted nearly 200 of FEL’s immediate and extended network including motorsport legends, fans, and sponsors.
“The Honda Indy Toronto is not only a special event in Canadian Motorsports it is also a special event for me personally. I drove in a support race in the very first Molson Indy in 1986 and raced there several times after that. It is awesome to be a part of this exciting race in the heart of Toronto, the vibe in and around the city is great. We look forward to bringing our teams and sponsors back in front of the Toronto fans,” said FEL Motorsports President, Chris Bye.
FEL Motorsports is preparing to release the 2024 schedule in the coming weeks with other exciting news for the new season to come.
About Honda Indy Toronto
Honda Indy Toronto is a world-class motorsports festival which takes place annually on a 2.874-kilometre (1.786-mile), 11-turn temporary circuit using the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto. The event features many attractions, food trucks, interactive displays and activities, and supports local charities. Honda Fan Friday offers general admission courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation. To date, over $1 million has been raised for Make-A-Wish® Canada. As one of Ontario’s largest annual sporting events with the first race held in 1986 first known as the Molson Indy, it has become a prestigious meeting place for some of the world’s fastest race car drivers including past NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions like Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, Simon Pagenaud and Will Power as well as Canadian racing greats Scott Goodyear, James Hinchcliffe, Greg Moore, Alex Tagliani, Paul Tracy, Jacques Villeneuve, Robert Wickens, and more. Honda Indy Toronto is owned and operated by Green Savoree Toronto, ULC, whose affiliates also promote three additional INDYCAR SERIES races: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding (March 8-10, 2024), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (July 5-7, 2024) and BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 23-25, 2024).
For more information, visit hondaindy.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page @HondaIndyToronto or follow the event on Twitter @HondaIndy and Instagram @HondaIndy using #indyTO.
About FEL Motorsports
FEL Motorsports grew out of a deep base of automotive roots from FEL Automotive Learning and Promotion. FEL, the parent company of FEL Motorsports, has over three decades of experience in the automotive event industry working within Canada and the U.S by combining the expertise gained from working with luxury automotive brands with some of Canada’s most experienced motorsport personnel, FEL Motorsports executes premium race event weekends at tracks in Ontario and Quebec. FEL Motorsports is focused on growth and sustainability in the Canadian Motorsports landscape by giving back to its teams through prizing and prize money.
For further information on FEL Motorsports visit felmotorsports.com and watch the races on the FEL Motorsports Youtube.
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November 6, 2023
St. Catharines, Ontario – FEL Motorsports is excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with Omologato. Starting in 2024, Omologato will be the Official Timepiece of the Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) and Radical Cup Canada (RCC) presented by Michelin.
UK-based and with over 25 years of experience, Omologato has aligned closely with the motorsport customer, connecting fans and enthusiasts with sleek designs, manufactured for utility, class, and an eye for speed. FEL Motorsports is proud to be the latest addition to #TeamOmologato which features an impressive list of partners including Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, the British F4 Championship, Chip Ganassi Racing, and more.
“After meeting Shami at the Honda Indy Toronto this year and then again at the RAC Club in London I knew that Omologato was a great fit for FEL Motorsports. Shami and I are cut from the same cloth, we both absolutely love motorsports and are doing what we do to give back to the sport. I am looking forward to a long relationship with Shami and Omologato - I can’t wait to see where this relationship goes,” said FEL Motorsports President Chris Bye.
Omologato brings high-quality timepieces at an affordable price to those who live for motorsport. Every watch features motorsport- inspired designs from all eras and categories of racing heritage, handmade in Japan with some assembled in England.
“Canada is a massively important country for sales for us and finding the right partnership was paramount to help elevate our brand,” said Omologato founder Shami Kalra. ”I’m delighted to be partnering with FEL Motorsports and know the fit for both of us will be very successful,” he continued.
Further partnership details will be released in the coming weeks.
About Omologato
Omologato is a UK-based watchmaker founded in 2015 by Shami Kalra, a racer himself and lifelong motorsports aficionado. Omologato’s unique blend of motorsport heritage, limited-edition offerings, and dedication to quality craftsmanship has made it a notable player in the world of motorsport-inspired watches. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or a watch collector, Omologato’s timepieces offer a way to connect with the thrilling world of motorsport at a widely affordable price point.
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August 31, 2023
One of Canada’s most historic race tracks looks to add another chapter in a season’s story.
Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (CTMP) hosts the penultimate round of the NASCAR Pinty’s Series season from September 1st to 3rd.
Championship leader Treyten Lapcevich holds a 38-point lead over second place and reigning champion Marc-Antoine Camirand heading into the race weekend.
The 19 year-old has had an stellar season, notching six wins, 10 top fives and 12 top 10s through 12 races, achieving an average finish of a mind-boggling 2.5 while grabbing four poles.
Lapcevich has already tasted victory at CTMP earlier this year at the second round of the season and looks to repeat that feat come Sunday.
Camirand has the best shot at halting the youngster’s bid for a title, but it will take some work, which needs to start this weekend.
The 44 year-old’s four wins, 11 top fives, 11 top 10s and an average finish of 3.5 would be a championship leading season most other years.
In fact, he’s already surpassed his totals in all the above categories from his championship win in 2022, but unfortunately this performance has been overshadowed by Lapcevich’s otherworldly campaign.
In terms of the track itself, CTMP is a venue that has been good to both drivers, though it’s the Grimsby, Ontario native that has the slight edge, despite less starts.
Lapcevich has three top fives and 4 top 10s to compliment his earlier victory and an average finish of 7.2 across his five appearances.
In comparison, Camirand, in triple the starts to his competitor, sports a lower average finish (10.1).
This race won’t be run with just those two though and there are many others that are ready to throw their hats into the ring for a chance at a win.
Alex Tagliani, who sits third in the championship 69 points back, holds one of the two wins this season not taken by either Lapcevich or Camirand, with NASCAR Cup Series legend Ken Schrader holding the other.
The Montréal, Québec native took victory on the streets of Toronto and has six top fives and 10 top 10s the season, with an average finish of 6.8.
Three more names to be on the lookout for over the course of the weekend are Kevin Lacroix, L.P. Dumoulin, and Andrew Ranger.
The 34 year-old from St-Eustache, Québec sports an 8.1 average finish to go along with 11 top fives and 11 top 10s and has the most wins at CTMP in series history with six.
Ranger has the second most starts at the track with 23 behind D.J. Kennington and only trails Lacroix in laps led. His three victories further solidifies his position as a threat for first come Sunday.
With Dumoulin, the only thing more impressive than his four wins in 21 appearances is his 5.7 average finish, which is the highest amongst active drivers. His 14 top fives and 17 top 10s as well means he should be a force this weekend.
Action kicks off from CTMP Saturday September 2nd at 1:00 P.M. EST. with the race live on TSN+ Sunday September 3 at 1:10 P.M. E.S.T.
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October 11, 2023
Fox Factory 120
Round 10 of 10 of the 2023 IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge
October 12-13, 2023
Racetrack: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
2.54-mile road course, features 12 turns
Race: Friday, October 13th, 2023, at 12:25 - 2:25 pm EST
TV: Live on NBC’s PEACOCK: www.peacock.tv
Listen: Live radio commentary for every session at www.IMSA.com and RadioLeMans.com Live timing and scoring from each session available at www.IMSA.com. Live updates are available throughout the weekend on BHA social media and www.bryanhertaautosport.com
FAST FACTS
Michael Lewis/Bryson Morris: Michael Lewis will not compete at Road Atlanta due to an injury sustained in the closing laps of IMPC's previous round at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. American Sports Car and Open Wheel stand out Bryson Miller will co-drive the #1 Elantra N TCR with Taylor Hagler in this week's finale. Miller, 19, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee competes full time in the Michelin Le Mans Cup Series and the Formula Regional Americas Series.
The Championship Chase: Bryan Herta Autosport seeks its fifth straight TCR title this week since joining IMSA's Michelin Pilot Challenge with Hyundai in 2019. Two of the team s' three entries are in title contention, Harry Gottsacker and Robert Wickens are the series leaders (+20 points) in the #33 Elantra N TCR, while Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins are third (-70) in the #98 Elantra N TCR.
2019 Champions: Michael Lewis and Mark Wilkins, #98 Veloster N TCR
2020 Champions: Gabby Chaves and Ryan Norman, #33 Veloster N TCR
2021: Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis, #77 Veloster N TCR
2022: Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis, #1 Elantra N TCR
How They Got There, Consistency is Key: BHA has recorded just two wins this season, fewer than any previous IMPC Season. Consistency is what has taken them to the front of this year's championship chase. Points leaders Gottsacker and Wickens have yet to score a victory in 2023, but they have set a new IMPC record for the most second place finishes in a single season (7) and they've missed the podium just twice in nine races. Filippi and Wilkens are two-time winners in 2023 and have also finished on the podium in seven races thus far.
What It's Going to Take to Clinch: For the No. 33 to secure the title, the simplest path is to finish ahead of the No. 17 and no worse than eighth overall in TCR. For Filippi, Wilkins and the No. 98 Hyundai, it’s pretty clear cut. They must win and have the other two contenders finish ninth or lower in the 13-car TCR field.
Adapted: It's been just 19 races since Robert Wickens raced with hand controls for the first time. What seems unfathomable to most has been nearly seamless for Wickens. He has a 52% podium rate, and he enters his 20th...leading the championship alongside co-driver Harry Gottsacker.
Raising More $$$ at Road Atlanta: The #33 debuted its special livery commemorating Hyundai Hope On Wheel's 25th anniversary at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Championship front-runner will show it again this week at Road Atlanta and Hyundai will once again donate $100 for every lap led by a Hyundai TCR car in the Fox Factory 120. The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation will be the beneficiary of this weeks success. Hyundai donated $10,800 to the Rileys Childrens Hospital in Indianapolis after Hyundai's led 108 laps in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 240.
HHOW 25 Years: Hyundai Hope On Wheels® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels provides grants to
eligible institutions nationwide that are pursuing critical research aimed at improving treatments and saving lives. Hyundai Hope On Wheels is one of the largest nonprofit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country. For every new Hyundai vehicle sold, Hyundai and its dealers make a donation to Hyundai Hope On Wheels. In 2023, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded $25 million in research grants, bringing the organization’s lifetime donation total to $225 million.
#1 Hyundai Elantra N TCR
2021 and 2022 Drivers/Team CHAMPIONS
2023 Stats: Best Start: 2nd Best Finish: 5th Rank: 5th 2180 pts
Bryson Morris is subbing for Michael Lewis at Road Atlanta
Taylor Hagler: "It has been a difficult season for the #1 and we are really going to miss Michael at Road Atlanta. We have shared some great moments there over the years as co-drivers. I appreciate Bryson stepping in on short notice as we continue to help Hyundai battle for the Manufacturer championship. We’re going to push hard in the race on Friday to try and finish strong."
Bryson Morris: “I am very excited to be joining Bryan Herta Autosport for the finale of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. I know it will be a challenge as it is my first time in a TCR car, but I know Road Atlanta very well and I am confident that we will do a good job. I want to wish Michael (Lewis) a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on track soon."
#33 Elantra N TCR
2023 Stats: Best Start: 1st Best Finish: 2nd Rank: 1st 2730 pts
Harry Gottsacker IV: “It is the most important weekend of the year at Road Atlanta. If we win the race, the championship is taken care of for us. It’s been great being at BHA and Hyundai as manufacturers champions, but we want this championship for our #33 bunch. We’ve been working really hard for this for a long time and I’m excited to see where we are at after 2 hours on Friday in Atlanta.”
Robert Wickens: "It is going down to the wire this weekend. The goal at the beginning of the season was to challenge for the championship and have been doing just that all season long. We are going into the season finale as the points leaders so the target is pretty clear. We have been doing everything right this year, as long as we can have the same approach this weekend we will be in good shape."
#98 Elantra N TCR
2023 Stats: Best Start: 2nd Best Finish: 1st Rank: 3rd 2600 pts
Mason Filippi: "I am looking forward to the finale in Atlanta! It is one of my favorite tracks to race. There is a tight championship battle and we are going to push hard for the manufacturer championship. Mark and I have had a great season and we are looking to push hard for a win at one of our favorite tracks. I can’t wait to carry the momentum from the previous races to Atlanta. With a little bit of weather, it will be epic to utilize the Elantra N’s handling characteristics."
Mark Wilkins: “It has been a really strong season for BHA with plenty of highlights! For Mason and I, the two wins are the memorable moments but also the solid run of podiums. It all boils down to this final race of the season and it’s going to be a challenge. Our main goal is always to capture the manufacturers championship for Hyundai so we’ll be pushing hard for that! We expect steep competition like we’ve faced all season long; it won’t be easy but Road Atlanta has traditionally been a good track for us so I’m excited for the challenge! I’m very much looking forward to ending the season on a high note!”
Bryan Herta Autosport with Curb Agajanian
Founded in 2009, Bryan Herta Autosport has grown from a single car Indy-Lights team into a multi-championship winning auto racing franchise. Led by IndyCar and Sports Car star Bryan Herta, Bryan Herta Autosport has won races in every discipline they have entered, including Indy Lights, Indy Car, Global Rallycross, and championship titles in Pirelli World Challenge and IMSA. BHA rose to prominence after winning the 2011 Indianapolis 500 in what was the final race of the Centennial Era, a celebration of 100 years of racing at The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with driver Dan Wheldon. Five years later, BHA partnered with Andretti Autosport, and defied the odds again, winning their second Indianapolis 500 with rookie driver Alexander Rossi. In 2018, BHA entered the American Sports Car scene beginning its immensely successful partnership with Hyundai. Together, BHA and Hyundai have won five championships in as many seasons, including four consecutive team and driver championships, and three consecutive (2020, 2021, 2022) manufacturer's titles in IMSA's Michelin Pilot Challenge. For more information, visit: www.BryanHertaAutosport.com.
BHA/Hyundai Customer Support
Bryan Herta Autosport is the U.S. sales agent and part support representative of Hyundai TCR and TCA race cars for customer teams. The BHA/Hyundai Customer Support Team offers trackside engineering support, setup and tuning advice, and part and order fulfillments for the Hyundai Veloster N TCR and TCA teams and drivers from the BHA’s headquarters in Speedway, IN. Since its North American debut in 2019, the Hyundai Veloster N TCR has scored 27 race wins, and three TCR championship titles.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on ‘Progress for Humanity’ and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 830 dealers sold more than 724,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
Canadians In BOLD
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August 25, 2023
IMSA visits Viginia International Raceway this weekend for a GT-only event. In the top tier Weathertech class, the GTD's and GTD Pro cars will be there, along with a full slate for the Michelin Pilot Challenge, the VP Racing Challenge for GT4 and LMP3 cars, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series and the always-exciting Mazda MX-5 Cup. All the action can be seen live on IMSA.tv and the WeatherTech Sportscar Championship GTD and GTD pro race can bee seen live on Rev TV Canada.
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