'The Largest in Korea' 2023 Hyundai N Festival Held

Motorsports Competition Opens on the 29th... 9 Rounds Over 7 Months

Hyundai Motor Company announced on the 28th that it will host the largest single-model race in Korea, the ‘Hyundai N Festival’.

The festival consists of a total of 9 rounds from October, starting with Round 1 held from the 29th to the 30th at the Korea International Circuit (KIC, Yeongam, Jeollanam-do). The event is divided into 6 sprint rounds, where the starting order is determined through qualifying and rankings are based on the order of crossing the finish line, and 3 time trial rounds, where participants complete multiple laps within a given time and are ranked by the fastest lap times.

The sprint competition is held in three categories: the Avante N Cup (professional level), Veloster N (amateur level), and Avante Line N (beginner level). Amateur and beginner level participants can compete using their own vehicles. Junior drivers are selected from the Avante N Cup to provide opportunities to participate in overseas motorsports.

The time trial class is separated from the sprint starting this season and will be held three times at Inje Speedium (located in Inje, Gangwon Province). Alongside, track days (free circuit driving), gymkhana (obstacle course racing), and KAMIT (car enthusiast gatherings) will be held to allow general customers to experience circuit driving without burden.

For the 2023 season, Kumho Tire has been selected as the official tire for the professional level, while Nexen Tire is the official tire for the amateur, beginner, and time trial competitions.

Til Vattenberg, Head of Hyundai N Brand & Motorsports Division, stated, "This festival incorporates various elements that are approachable for everyone and appealing to existing motorsports fans. We will continue to try diverse changes and strive to lead the establishment of Korean motorsports through continuous development."

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