Korea's largest one-make racing competition 'Hyundai N Festival' 2026 season kicks off

The '2026 Hyundai N Festival' kicks off on May 8 at the Yongin Everland Speedway. As Korea's largest one-make race, this season features four classes: the 'Gran Turismo eN1 Class' using the IONIQ 5 N eN1 Cup Car, the 'Kumho N1 Class' (Avante N1), the 'Nexen N2 Class' (Avante N2), and the newly added 'Nexen N3 Class'. This year's 6-round season includes collaborative events with international TCR series in July and October at Inje Speedium. A highlight is the introduction of a night race and an endurance race during the third round in July, aimed at diversifying the racing format and increasing public engagement. The endurance race, spanning 250km, emphasizes vehicle durability and team cooperation, with participation open to drivers from all classes. Hyundai is also hosting various fan-focused events, including 'N Taxi,' 'Grid Walk,' and the '2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' Gran Turismo 7 e-sports national team qualifier, reinforcing its commitment to fostering grassroots motorsports and expanding its fan base.