#8 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo – Justin Gravett
#33 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo – Eric Kunz
#77 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo – Andre Castro
#78 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo – Matan Rosenberg
#18 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo – Shelby Mills with Fawn Group Motorsports by Ricca
Racetrack: Sonoma Raceway
2.52-mile road course (4.056 km) 11 Turn Road Course
Race: 5:15 PM - Friday, March 27 - Race 1 (30 Min)
9:40 AM - Saturday, March 28 - Race 2 (35 Min)
TV: Live Stream: https://www.tcamerica.us/watch-live
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTWorld
Ricca Autosport is ready to launch its 2026 TC America campaign at Sonoma Raceway in just a few weeks, marking the Championship-winning-team’s first appearance of the season in SRO competition with a multi-car Hyundai effort. The team will field five full-time Hyundai Elantra N TC Evo entries across the championship while debuting bold new 2026 liveries in Northern California.
Liqui Moly continues its longstanding partnership as the Official Lubricant of Ricca Autosport, further strengthening the team’s technical platform for the season ahead.
Fast Facts:
- Five-Car Hyundai Lineup – Ricca Autosport fields five #Hyundai Elantra N TC Evo entries for the full 2026 TC America season.
- New 2026 Liveries Debut – All Hyundai entries will unveil their new 2026 race liveries at Sonoma (photos available).
- Liqui Moly Partnership – Liqui Moly returns as the Official Lubricant of Ricca Autosport.
- Team Leadership – Jeff Ricca transitions from the driver seat to full-time team management and driver coaching duties.
Full-Season Hyundai Effort
Justin Gravett and Eric Kunz headline Ricca Autosport’s full-season TC America campaign representing Hyundai. Gravett returns for a full-season effort while teaming up with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. His program continues to build momentum. Kunz campaigns in support of Hyundai Hope On Wheels, bringing awareness to pediatric cancer research initiatives throughout the season.
Andre Castro returns to SRO TC competition following a successful TCR debut with Hyundai Team Bryan Herta Autosport at Daytona earlier this season. Castro returns representing Genracer, bringing back the fan-favorite 2019 Genracer-inspired livery.
Gridlife two-time GLTC Champion Matan Rosenberg will make his TC America debut at Sonoma Raceway. Rosenberg transitions from Gridlife competition to SRO’s national touring car platform for his first appearance in the series.
Announced last month, Shelby Mills, with Fawn Group Motorsports by Ricca, will also compete under the Ricca Autosport tent this weekend at Sonoma. Mills will pilot the No. 18 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC EVO, contesting both the full TC America championship and the N Trophy Cup.
Additional 2026 entries include:
- #76 Hyundai Elantra N TC Evo – PJ Groenke
Groenke will return to compete in select events this season. He will not be participating at Sonoma.
- CJ Sepulveda
The Hyundai N Scholar Award winner returns for select TC America appearances (also, not at Sonoma) and will compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. His first Nürburgring Langstrecken-Series race to obtain his A Permit will take place at NLS1 on March 14.
Leadership Transition
Team owner Jeff Ricca will not return to the driver grid in 2026, focusing instead on managing the expanded program and coaching the team’s growing driver lineup as Ricca Autosport continues to scale its Hyundai platform. “With partners like Hyundai trusting us with this program, the responsibility level has increased” says Ricca of the decision ““Of course I’m disappointed, racing is in my DNA, but growing this program means making tough calls, and this was one of them” adding "I’m still available for stepping in on short notice, should the need arise."
Driver Quotes
Justin Gravett – #8 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo
“I’m thrilled to represent Hyundai in the TC America paddock this season with Ricca Autosport, and I’m especially proud to continue carrying the mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Starting the year at Sonoma is going to be amazing – it’s a new track for me and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I feel truly blessed and incredibly grateful for this opportunity.”
Eric Kunz – #33 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo
“I’m excited to return to TC America this season with Ricca Autosport and incredibly grateful and honoured to carry the Hyundai Hope On Wheels livery and the iconic #33. Our goal is to consistently fight at the front, put in performances that make the team and Hyundai proud, and bring even more attention to the incredible work Hyundai Hope on Wheels is doing for pediatric cancer research and care.”
Andre Castro – #77 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo
“I can’t wait to hit the track again with Ricca Autosport this year. Last year’s race at VIR went well with two podiums for me and an awesome battle with Jeff. I loved getting to know the team and I’m excited to work with them again. Thanks to Jeff, HMA, Borkan & Scahill LTD, and Olivia Racing for making this possible. I’ve never been to Sonoma before but I’ve done countless laps there on iRacing and other video games since I was a kid. I’m looking forward to cutting my first laps there in practice and hope to progress as the weekend goes along."
Matan Rosenberg – #78 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC Evo
"I’m extremely excited to join the Ricca Autosport team and the Hyundai family for Sonoma. With a few more SRO weekends planned, I look forward to seeing how the year turns out and hope to be with the team as much as possible!”
Shelby Mills – Fawn Group Motorsports by Ricca #18 Hyundai Elantra N1 TC EVO
“After a successful 2-day test at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with the team marking the on-track debut for Fawn Group MS by Ricca, I couldn’t be more excited and motivated to put my best foot forward and kick off the first full-season campaign in professional level racing on the TC America grid."
2026 TC America Powered by Skip Barber Schedule
- Sonoma Raceway — March 26–29
- Circuit of the Americas — April 24–26
- Sebring International Raceway — May 7–9
- Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta — June 12–14
- Road America — August 28–30
- Barber Motorsports Park — September 25–27
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway — October 8–11
Media Contact:
Alicia Busa - PR/Marketing
media@ricca-autosport.com
440-667-0079
About Ricca Autosport:
Ricca Autosport is the official SRO Hyundai USA partner competing in the SRO TC America Powered by Skip Barber Racing School. A Motorsports Logistics Company, Ricca Autosport offers sales, support, and service. With three team and manufacturer championships and two driver championships since 2023 they have the race winning experience and hardware to deliver results for their partners and drivers. For more information, visit ricca-autosport.com and tcamerica.us