Hyundai N Festival Launches 2026 Season, Showcasing 23 Years of Racing Heritage

The Hyundai N Festival, a cornerstone of Korean automotive racing culture, has officially launched its 2026 season. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the event, which began in 2003 as the Click Speed Festival and has since grown into Korea's premier one-make racing series.

The festival's unique format, where all competitors use vehicles with identical specifications, ensures that pure driving skill is the ultimate determinant of success. This season, the competition is further elevated with the introduction of the Gran Turismo eN1 class, featuring the cutting-edge Ioniq 5 N high-performance electric vehicle.

Beyond the eN1 class, the festival includes three other categories: N1, N2, and N3, all based on the Avante N model. A key feature across all classes is the use of production N model powertrains and core components, allowing participants to push the limits of commercially available vehicles on the racetrack.

With a schedule spanning six events across Yongin, Yeongam, and Inje, the 2026 season promises thrilling action. The inclusion of TCR World events in July and October adds an international dimension, underscoring the festival's growing significance in the global motorsport landscape. This event is not just a competition; it's a testament to Hyundai's engineering prowess and a celebration of the passion for performance driving within Korea.