2022 Touring Car Discussion Thread - TCR, BTCC, etc.Touring Cars

[Michelin Man]

The most logical move for Morgan, given how well he was getting on with the 330e at Ciceley. A good asset for WSR.

 

[MagpieRacer]

BTCC 2023 TBLs confirmed. Maximum 29 entries again. Speedworks and WSR purchased the 2 Cicely TBLs and Team HARD up to 4 after acquiring one from Carl Boardley motorsport.

BTCC | 2023 BTCC TBL holders confirmed

British Touring Car Championship official site

www.btcc.net

 

[05XR8]

Nice grid size.

 

[DG_Silva]

And still Team Dynamics can't get hold of one....

 

[MagpieRacer]

And still Team Dynamics can't get hold of one....

Doesn't surprise me, they had an extra one on loan for 2022 and didn't use it so not sure why they would bother buying an available one.

 

[jake2013guy]

And still Team Dynamics can't get hold of one....

To be fair, they probably regretted that decision in 2016.

 

[R1600Turbo]

New CTR TCR.

 

[05XR8]

Mazda, man....

New generation Honda Civic Type R TCR revealed ahead of 2023 debut - TCR Australia

Honda alongside homologation partner JAS Motorsport have revealed the latest generation Civic Type R TCR based recently released FL5 model. Following on from the previous model’s success in the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series courtesy of Wall Racing driver Tony […]

tcraustralia.com

 

[TheHun99]

New CTR TCR.

According to the IMSA news article, we can expect the new Civic in April:

Honda Performance Development (HPD) announced Monday that the FL5 Civic Type R TCR, developed in collaboration with JAS Motorsports, will be ready for competition in the Touring Car (TCR) class of the Michelin Pilot Challenge beginning in April. In the meantime, HPD partner teams will continue racing the Honda Civic FK7 TCR that won two times in 2022.

https://www.imsa.com/news/2022/12/12/honda-introducing-new-civic-for-tcr-class-in-april/

 

[05XR8]

It'll have to be ready to race in the Bathurst International. No way Honda is going to miss debuting the car there.

The new model will race in the inaugural TCR World Tour next year, which will feature two rounds in Australia including at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst International.

👍

 

[05XR8]

Nestor Girolami provides first insights of new Honda - TCR Australia

Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series race winner Nestor Girolami has revealed his first impressions of the new JAS Motorsport developed Honda Civic Type R TCR based on the current FL5 model. The Argentinian ace made a successful cameo appearance at […]

tcraustralia.com

 

[TheHun99]

LA Honda World will switch to the new Civic TCRs as soon as they're available in Michelin Pilot Challenge, they will run 2 cars.

LA Honda World Confirms Two-Car Civic Type R TCR Effort – Sportscar365

Ryan Eversley, Mat Pombo headline two-car effort; team set to debut new FL5 Type R in spring...

sportscar365.com

 

[05XR8]

Lynk & Co to make Australian debut as part of TCR World Tour - TCR Australia

The team behind Chinese brand Lynk & Co’s touring car efforts has confirmed its participation in this year’s TCR World Tour. Cyan Racing has confirmed its participation in the new for 2023 TCR World Tour, the top tier of touring […]

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[05XR8]

Qualifying points added to Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series for 2023 - TCR Australia

Qualifying for every Supercheap Auto TCR Australia will carry a significant series points boost for the 2023 season. Aimed at increasing the importance of qualifying and encouraging the most dynamic session possible, the Astrontech pole sitter for every event will […]

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[05XR8]

Kumho confirmed as new control tyre supplier for Supercheap Auto TCR Australia - TCR Australia

The Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series will align with the world‘s top touring car classes this season, with Kumho becoming the control tyre supplier of the popular Australian racing series. The new arrangement will see Kumho supply tyres to all […]

tcraustralia.com

 

[05XR8]

https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/new-marque-coming-to-tcr-australia/

 

[ro_har_]

Andrew Watson makes surprise switch from endurance racing to British Touring Car Championship for new season

ANDREW WATSON TO MAKE BTCC DEBUT WITH CARSTORE POWER MAXED RACING

 

[05XR8]

Well, that’s interesting.

Race Tasmania receives two-year extension - TCR Australia

Following two successful years of AWC Race Tasmania, and a third upcoming, Australian Racing Group is pleased to announce a two-year extension to 2025 which sees national competition return to Baskerville Raceway. The existing event at Symmons Plains Raceway will […]

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Australian Racing Group is pleased to announce a two-year extension to 2025 which sees national competition return to Baskerville Raceway.

 

[05XR8]

Privateer Zac Soutar makes Audi switch for 2023 - TCR Australia

Leading privateer Zac Soutar will make the switch to Audi for the 2023 Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series. Soutar has raced a Honda Civic Type R TCR since debuting in the category at the start of 2021, but moving to […]

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[05XR8]

Winton added to 2023 Supercheap Auto TCR Australia calendar - TCR Australia

Winton Motor Raceway has been added to the 2023 Supercheap Auto TCR Australia calendar. The popular rural Victorian venue will become the third round of the turbo-charged touring car schedule, joining the likes of Trans Am, S5000, Touring Car Masters, […]

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[05XR8]

New livery for the #71 and a surprise trip to two TCR rounds in Europe(Portimao and Spa).

Ben Bargwanna and Burson Auto Parts commit to 2023 TCR Australia and two international TCR events - TCR Australia

Ben Bargwanna will make his international touring car debut in 2023, adding two TCR World Tour rounds to his full TCR Australia Series campaign. The son of Bathurst 1000 winner Jason will contest all seven rounds of the Supercheap Auto […]

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[Jimlaad43]

 

[Jimlaad43]

 

[MagpieRacer]

Good looking livery that, glad they ditched Rich Energy. Moffat and Cook is a handy line up, hope Moffat can find his form this year.

 

[05XR8]

Plus:

Further details revealed for TCR World Tour - TCR Australia

Promoter of the TCR World Tour, WSC has confirmed further details ahead of the global touring car class launching at Portimao, Portugal in April. All but two events on the calendar have been confirmed as the opening Australian leg and […]

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[05XR8]

Will Brown and LIQUI MOLY get latest-spec Audi for 2023 TCR Australia - TCR Australia

Inaugural Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series winner Will Brown is back for his third season with continued support from LIQUI MOLY. Brown will drive the latest-generation Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, driven last year by Jay Hanson. After winning the […]

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[05XR8]

New Audi arrives for Zac Soutar - TCR Australia

Privateer Zac Soutar’s Christmas came in February following the arrival of his brand new Audi RS3 LMS TCR, the second Gen II version to arrive in the country. Making the move from Honda to Audi, Soutar is aiming to move […]

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[05XR8]

Alrighty then

Michael Clemente Motorsport and Carl Cox announce long-term partnership, with new team name - TCR Australia

Michael Clemente Motorsport and Carl Cox, partners for the duration of the 2022 TCR Australia season, announce a more substantial association for 2023 with the team being rebranded and officially known as Carl Cox Motorsport (Australia), while Carl has personally […]

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[Michelin Man]

MB Motorsport announced a few weeks ago, that they're brought Laser Tools on as the title sponsor for Jake Hills 330e, for the upcoming season.

With their new livery released today, and it looks very sharp. Suits the BMW very well, perhaps more so the the Moffat ran Infiniti's last year...

BTCC | LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT UNVEILS 2023 CHALLENGER

British Touring Car Championship official site

www.btcc.net

Article above has full gallery.

 

[05XR8]

Love a BMW touring car.