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CUPRA is set to become the 19th manufacturer participating in IMSA competition as it joins the TCR class in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge with the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR. With CUPRA, a subsidiary brand …
CUPRA is joining IMSA competition with the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR, becoming the 19th manufacturer in the series. This Spanish brand, a subsidiary of SEAT, will make its U.S. car sales debut by the end of the decade and is eligible for IMPC competition in 2025. Xavi Serra, head of CUPRA Racing, highlighted the brand’s passion for racing and excitement for this new challenge. The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR has already had success in international championships and is now ready for the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. IMSA President John Doonan expressed pride in welcoming CUPRA and emphasized the unique opportunity for the brand to introduce itself to the U.S. market through IMSA. CUPRA joins Hyundai, Honda, Audi, and Alfa Romeo in the TCR class, showcasing a diverse and competitive field.
