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A year on from a second-place finish in the TCR class of IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge for Robbie Wickens and Harry Gottsacker, they achieved the feat again with a key difference: Instead of Wicken…
Robbie Wickens and Harry Gottsacker finished second in the TCR class of IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge a year ago, and achieved the same feat again, this time with a new Bosch system that allowed Wickens to brake with just one hand, thanks to LMDh technology integration. Wickens, with different co-drivers, has tasted victory and clinched a championship in IMPC TCR after returning from paralysis sustained in an IndyCar crash. The collaboration between Bryan Herta Autosport, Hyundai, and Bosch resulted in an Elantra N TCR equipped with hand controls for Wickens to race competitively. The innovative system, developed through teamwork between Bosch and Wickens, uses existing electronic brake system module technology from LMDh cars, marking a significant advancement in Wickens’ competitive journey. The engineers at Bosch faced challenges adapting the technology to a new purpose but produced a system that not only requires less force from Wickens but also removes competitive disadvantages faced by him and his co-drivers, providing a notable improvement over the previous system. Wickens expressed his satisfaction with the new system, as it allows him to apply the brake with one hand, leaving his other hand free for downshifting, enhancing his driving experience and performance on the track.
