2020 Touring Car discussion (TCR, BTCC etc.)Touring Cars

[Northstar]

Hyundai will have 5 cars total in IMSA (3 with Herta and 2 with Forty7).

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/bha-confirms-expansion-to-three-car-hyundai-tcr-program/

Guess that kind of makes up for Mazda getting delayed.

 

[05XR8]

Makes me wonder what the Mazda TCR driver(Bryan Ortiz) will race this year.

 

[Northstar]

Makes me wonder what the Mazda TCR driver(Bryan Ortiz) will race this year.

Probably just a repeat of the Global MX-5 & SRO TCA combination he ran in '19.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Seems like TCR Middle East is no more...

 

[05XR8]

Probably just a repeat of the Global MX-5 & SRO TCA combination he ran in '19.

It'll definitely keep him hungrythirsty for 2021.

Seems like TCR Middle East is no more...

Yeah, that's crazy. Lowest field I've ever seen, were two sport bikes in an Australian series some years ago. Not fun.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Following his BTCC run last season, Mark Blundell confirms his retirement from racing.

 

[05XR8]

Interesting when there is a series within a series.
https://www.tcraustralia.com/incent...rivers-as-tcr-australia-introduces-panta-cup/

 

[VulcanSpirit]

WTCR pre-season testing venue revealed:


Tenders for the 2022 TOCA engine open:

 

[CodeRedR51]

BHA expanding to 3 cars this season for Michelin Pilot Cup.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/bha-confirms-expansion-to-three-car-hyundai-tcr-program/

 

[05XR8]

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Josh Cook stays with BTC Racing (and deservedly so given last year's form):


EDIT: And a trio of BTCC announcements from the first day of Autosport International:

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[URL=http://www.btcc.net/2020/01/09/sam-osborne-completes-2020-amd-tuning-line-up/]Sam Osborne moves to AmD Tuning:

James Gornall (2019 Mini Challenge and 2008 British GT co-champion) to make his series debut with Trade Price Cars Racing:
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[VulcanSpirit]

Apologies for double-posting, but another ASI BTCC update - Tom Chilton signs for BTC Racing:


Meanwhile, Honda announces an unchanged WTCR driver line-up:


UPDATE: A few more announcements from ASI - Ciceley Motorsport retains Morgan and Rowbottom:

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Senna Proctor heads to the Exceler8 Hyundai team:


Touring Car Trophy to 'combine' with TCR UK:

 

[05XR8]

 

[Spacegoat]

TCR Aus doesn't seem like it will be happening for Chaz Mostert this year. Though he hasn't ruled out making an appearance in the Bathurst International race.

 

[05XR8]

Never heard of it
https://www.tcraustralia.com/morgan-park-completes-2020-tcr-australia-calendar/

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Never heard of it

I do tend to forget about Morgan Park though, often get it confused with McNamara Park down near Mt. Gambier here in SA. It should be a fun drive in a TCR car, hopefully the racing is good.

 

[05XR8]

 

[05XR8]

https://www.tcraustralia.com/jordan-cox-locks-in-alfa-romeo-tcr-drive-for-2020/

Can you imagine JK in Melbourne before, during and after the Grand prix?
https://www.tcraustralia.com/mcadam-calls-on-international-experience-to-fast-track-tcr-learning/

 

[05XR8]

https://www.tcraustralia.com/track-tec-racing-confirms-second-audi-for-albert-park/

 

[Spacegoat]

GRM are set to take delivery of their second Peugeot for TCR Aus sometime next week.

This was a pleasant surprise. I was not aware that there was another 308 on the way. Good stuff.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Ollie Jackson stays with Motorbase for BTCC 2020.

 

[05XR8]

Alrighty, then.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Interesting.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Sebastien Loeb Racing pulls out of WTCR.


Meanwhile, reigning BTCC Independents Champion Rory Butcher returns to Motorbase.

 

[05XR8]

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Mat Jackson to make his BTCC comeback with Power Maxed Racing:


EDIT: A couple of TCR updates:

Dan Lloyd to stay with Brutal Fish Racing for his second year in TCR Europe.


WTCR cancels its Moroccan season opener; Salzburgring added in its place.​

 

[FPV MIC]

Great, and much needed, news for TCR Australia (and all the other categories)👍

Supercars’ in-house television department has reached an agreement to produce the Seven Network broadcasts for this year’s Shannons Motorsport Australia Championships and the Australian Racing Group’s two Bathurst events.

The deal means that Supercars Media will be responsible for television coverage of TCR Australia, S5000, Touring Car Masters, ARG’s new Trans Am Series, and the V8 Touring Cars series.

https://www.speedcafe.com/2020/02/0...produce-tcr-bathurst-international-telecasts/

 

[CodeRedR51]

Hopefully the live stream remains a thing for international viewers.

 

[FPV MIC]

Hopefully the live stream remains a thing for international viewers.

It looks like it will be.

Matt Braid
CEO, Australian Racing Group

“Having worked with Nathan and the team in Supercars Media in the past, there is no doubt they one of the best producers of motorsport in the world,” said Matt Braid.

“Their reputation is unrivalled as is evident by the number of awards they have won and the influence they have had on global motorsport broadcasts.

“It also ensures that the vision that the fans see, both on their televisions at home, online through social applications and via the live stream, will be of the highest standard.

“It’s fantastic that we have been able to come to an agreement that will bring TCR Australia, S5000 and our other great categories to life, not only on the live and free Seven broadcasts, but also on the 7plus streaming application.”

https://www.tcraustralia.com/arg-teams-up-with-supercars-media-to-produce-tcr-australia-broadcasts/

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Interesting video from Cupra concerning their next-generation Leon TCR and its use of 3D printed parts. February 20th confirmed as the reveal date.


Comtoyou Racing reveal Gilles Magnus's livery for his second TCR Europe season.