2019 Touring Car discussion - WTCC, BTCC etcTouring Cars

[FPV MIC]

Spoke too soon. 👍

Molly Taylor lands Kelly Racing TCR drive.

Surprised that she's the first driver KR have announced so far. They are kind of leaving it a bit late.

That's good news 👍. It's not really ideal to be missing the two rounds though. Abbie Eaton as a replacement maybe?

 

[05XR8]

That's the thing with Eaton. She came all this way and to race BTCR?

Hope she does land anything to drive at this point.

 

[Northstar]

A second team will be running Hyundai's in the U.S., bouncing between IMSA and WC.

https://racer.com/2019/05/01/hyundai-adds-new-tcr-team/

 

[05XR8]

A second team will be running Hyundai's in the U.S., bouncing between IMSA and WC.

https://racer.com/2019/05/01/hyundai-adds-new-tcr-team/

Is there a cap on how many of one manufacturer, can run in the WC series?

 

[Spacegoat]

Alex Rullo to pilot one of Kelly Racing's Astra's.

The grid is really shaping up nicely.

 

[05XR8]

https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/05/05/leading-super2-rookie-adds-tcr-program-with-grm/

Still wondering about Caruso. If there's an 'if'.

 

[FPV MIC]

Alex Rullo to pilot one of Kelly Racing's Astra's.

The grid is really shaping up nicely.

Agreed. It's got a nice mix of experience and young up-and-comers 👍.

 

[FPV MIC]

TCR Australia, a bit of footage from the first test (from their FB page).

 

[05XR8]

Can't wait.
Honda Australia supporting Wall Racing. Hope Subaru Australia do the same for KR. Other than at the KR garage, Subaru @ Docklands would be perfect to show one of the cars.

Anyway, it's taken a while to confirm all drivers, to me, it feels like it'll be stronger than Australian GT.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Anyway, it's taken a while to confirm all drivers, to me, it feels like it'll be stronger than Australian GT.

I think so too. TCR has had far stronger support from the get go. It’s sad that Australian GT never truly took off and looks to be dying a slow death without Tony Quinn at the helm.

 

[05XR8]

I think so too. TCR has had far stronger support from the get go. It’s sad that Australian GT never truly took off and looks to be dying a slow death without Tony Quinn at the helm.

I really felt GT4 would boost the series. Same concept as TCR. Especially with Mustang and Camaro. Steven Richards tried to at least put a name in the category, but like you said, it's done.

Edit: Japan, man. What are the chances of a TCA team doing liveries like this?

 

[ScottPuss20]

I really felt GT4 would boost the series. Same concept as TCR. Especially with Mustang and Camaro. Steven Richards tried to at least put a name in the category, but like you said, it's done.

Edit: Japan, man. What are the chances of a TCA team doing liveries like this?

These cars will look and sound amazing at Sandown. And what a quality field! That's what excites me the most. It's great to see stalwarts such as Bright and D'Alberto against the upcoming talents of Vernon, Rullo and Brown. Definitely a series to watch over the next few years.

 

[05XR8]

Again, shame Chaz is not allowed to race one.

 

[05XR8]

Yes! Good-bye Supercars

https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/05/09/tcr-australia-confirms-broadcast-team/

SBS’s coverage of TCR Australia will begin on Saturday, May 18 at 1400 AEST, with one race to feature on the one hour show on Saturday, while Sunday’s broadcast will showcase two back-to-back races and run from 1300– 1500 AEST on May 19.

 

[Spacegoat]

Honestly I can take or leave Greg Rust. Noonan will be good value though.

 

[05XR8]

Honestly I can take or leave Greg Rust. Noonan will be good value though.

Greg who?

Niiiiiice. These and the Alfas I'm nost looking forward to seeing.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/05/09/grm-takes-delivery-of-renault-tcr-cars/

 

[05XR8]

Hope a TCR-A team can get one of these

This happened in that race

 

[Rossell2]

I was about to post that xr8. What on earth happened there?

 

[05XR8]

I was about to post that xr8. What on earth happened there?

I haven't searched for the full video to find out why it deployed.

Edit:
https://www.touringcartimes.com/201...re-safety-car-incident-wipes-baics-guangdong/

As the two Senovas circled around after an incident at the start, one of course cars pulled across the track and into the path of David Zhu’s Senova D50. David was forced to take avoiding action and pulled across the track and into the car of his team-mate and brother Juan Carlos Zhu, with both cars out before the start of the race.

This thing looks too cool NOT to be racing across the world.

 

[05XR8]

https://www.tcraustralia.com/alexandra-whitley-scores-vw-drive-as-alliance-autosport-is-formed/

 

[Spacegoat]

https://www.tcraustralia.com/alexandra-whitley-scores-vw-drive-as-alliance-autosport-is-formed/

Bloody hell, Supercars, S2, S3, TCM and now TCR. MSR are a little bit busy.

 

[05XR8]

I'd still like to know what's up with Matt White Motorsport. At Adelaide, he was wearing a Renault cap the whole weekend. Seemed a bit odd with him running Altimas and not at least wearing a team hat.

 

[05XR8]

Heeyyyyy
https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/05/13/angelo-secures-kelly-racing-opel-tcr-australia-drive/

 

[Spacegoat]

Fantastic news. Might just be the opportunity Chelsea needs to restart her career. Good on Kelly Racing for giving her a go.

 

[05XR8]

 

[CodeRedR51]

They're doing live streaming this weekend, correct?

 

[FPV MIC]

I don't mind the Renault colours but it really depends on how other sponsors (if any) go about using their company logos. Supercheap being the most obvious offender.

They're doing live streaming this weekend, correct?

Yes 👍

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yes 👍

On their website I assume?

Edit: Heimgartner in a Subaru for Kelly Racing.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2019/05/1...M2SQ1mmHBrgVdd19mzl0CGcVWpNQSz5AI2RZ3QUJNVf-8

 

[FPV MIC]

On their website I assume?

I presume so. I haven't been able to find a definitive answer though. All it says is that it will be live streamed. I presume Facebook would be one, the official TCR TV site would be another and maybe Youtube.

Edit: I just found this:

''the live stream will also be available globally via the TCR Australia and Shannons Nationals website.''
https://autoaction.com.au/2019/05/09/experienced-broadcasters-to-host-tcrs-inaugural-season

 

[CodeRedR51]