The TC America Powered by Skip Barber Racing School will feature a new competition this season exclusively for members of the Hyundai lineup.
Hyundai announced on Monday the creation of the Hyundai N Trophy Cup, an in-series competition for its drivers. According to a press release, these drivers will compete for additional awards while pursuing the TC America championship.
The system awards 25 points to the first-place finisher. It awards 18 to second place. The rest of the finishers inside the top 10 receive a decreasing number of points from 15 (third place) to one (10th place).
First place in the TC America competition locks up $4,000 per car. Second place secures $3,000 per car. Third place secures $2,000 per car. The top-finishing Hyundai in the N Trophy Cup events wins $1,500 per car.
This in-series competition also features some end-of-season awards. The list includes $10,000 per driver for the TC America Driver Champion. The Hyundai N Trophy Cup Champion wins $5,000 per driver.
The team that wins the Hyundai Manufacturer Championship locks up $5,000. Finally, the N Racing scholar earns $5,000.
The N Racing Scholar is an accomplished driver from the TC America series who earns a unique opportunity. They will have a chance to compete in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hour endurance race with Hyundai.
The judges for the N Racing Scholar are current Hyundai racing executives and professional drivers.
This N Trophy Cup will take place at four of the seven TC America race weekends, starting with Circuit of the Americas on April 24-26. The other three events include Sebring (May 16-18), Barber Motorsports Park (Sept. 5-7), and Indianapolis (Oct. 16-19).
“Since entering the North American sports car racing scene, Hyundai has consistently demonstrated its commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Jeff Ricca, owner of Ricca Autosport, in a press release.
“The Hyundai N Trophy Cup is a testament to our dedication to providing top-tier racing opportunities for our drivers.”
The Hyundai N Trophy Cup showcases a new race car
The start of the 2025 TC America season serves as the official debut of Hyundai’s new race car — the Elantra N1 Cup Car. This vehicle features wide fenders and 18×10-inch wheels, as well as a welded, eight-point roll cage.
The N1 Cup Car includes a 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine producing 315 horsepower at 6,700 rpm. This engine produces 274 lb.-ft. of torque. It pairs with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and steering wheel paddle shifters.
Hyundai based the exterior of the Elantra N1 Cup Car on the vehicle that currently competes in Korea’s Hyundai N Festival one-make series and the Hyundai N Cup in China. Although the automaker made some specific decisions based on the SRO TC requirements.
For example, the N1 Cup Car has an 80-liter fuel cell, a Sparco six-point harness, and a Racequip quick-release racing safety net. It has an air jack system and a fire extinguisher.
“TC America remains a crucial step on Hyundai’s motorsports ladder, offering an affordable gateway to highly competitive road racing on some of the most renowned tracks in the U.S.,” said Joon Park, Vice President of N Brand Management Group.
“The Elantra N1 TC Evo offers the perfect foundation to build on the success of its predecessor. We have no doubt that this updated racecar will become a favorite among teams and drivers in TC America.”