Rhys Millen says Hyundai shutting down rallycross program

Hyundai has elected to withdraw from the Red Bull Global RallyCross Series, partner Rhys Millen Racing has announced. The decision ends a six-year association between the manufacturer and Millen (LEFT), whose team based in Huntington Beach, Calif., has produced world records at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb along with victories in rallycross and Formula Drift.

"This is disappointing news to the team and myself as we proved we could win or produce the top 3 fastest times in each event at the last six rounds of competition," said owner-driver Millen. "We had achieved victories in various disciplines of Motorsport that we had partnered in the U.S. over the years."

Millen indicated surprise at the manufacturer's decision.

"This came as a real shock after Hyundai Korea had invested so much into supporting the same style of racing in the World Rally Championship," he added. "I am happy with what we achieved as a team and am thankful to those at Hyundai that supported the program and believed in motorsports."

Millen's Hyundai rallycross cars will now go up for sale or rental to privateers.