Seriously injured in IndyCar 5 years ago, Robert Wickens wins an IMSA title

It's a beautiful story that rewards a long-term fight and remarkable strength of character.

Five years after the terrible accidentIndyCar at Pocono which left him paralyzed from the lower limbs, Robert Wickens won the TCR category of theIMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, one of the IMSA championships.

Returning to competition at the start of 2022, already with Bryan Herta Autosport, Wickens finished in a superb 6th place for his first full post-accident season.

At the wheel of the Hyundai Elantra N TCR n°33, a car specially adapted for the former Formula champion Renault 3.5 (2011), Wickens and teammate Harry Gottsacker finished 4th at Road Atlanta, a result good enough to take the crown ahead of Mason Filippi and Mark Wilkins.

The success was total since Hyundai also won among the Manufacturers, while Bryan Herta Autosport won the Teams title.

« It's very rewarding and the culmination of a lot of hard work, of course in my recovery, but also on the part of the Bryan Herta Autosport team, said Robert Wickens. With Harry (Gottsacker. Editor’s note) and the team, we won the title thanks to our consistency. Many thanks to Hyundai and everyone for their support ».

2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge TCR Drivers’ Championship

1. H.Gottsacker/R. Wickens 3010
2. Mr. Filippi/Mr. Wilkins 2950
3. C. Miller/M. Taylor 2900
4. T.Maxson 2630
5. R. Block/T. Lewis 2540
6. T. Hagler 2410

2023 TCR IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Teams Championship

1. #33 Bryan Herta Autosport 3010
2. #98 Bryan Herta Autosport 2950
3. #17 JDC Miller MotorSports 2900
4. #5 KMW Motorsports 2540
5. #1 Bryan Herta Autosport 2410
6. #91 Van der Steur Racing 2350

2023 TCR IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Manufacturers’ Championship

1.Hyundai 3230
2.Audi 3220
3. Alfa Romeo 3030
4. Honda 3020