TCR World Tour 2023 (formerly known as WTCR) - Page 5

**FIRE** · 7 Feb 2023, 19:33 (Ref:4143025)

El Pinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7oZHAj0LNg

San Luis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QLV_jahiFs

Quote:

Projected 2023 World Tour calendar
28-30 April – Portimao – Portugal (TCR Europe)
26-28 May – Spa – Belgium (TCR Europe)
9-11 June – Vallelunga – Italy (TCR Italy Cup)
16-18 June – Hungaroring – Hungary (TCR Europe)
18-20 August – El Pinar – Uruguay (TCR South America)
25-27 August – San Luis – Argentina (TCR South America)
03-05/11 – Sydney Motorsport Park – Australia*
10-12 Nov – Bathurst – Australia (TCR Australia)
17-19/11 – Macau – China*
* = Venue unconfirmed

Rubio · 7 Feb 2023, 21:15 (Ref:4143038)

There are speculations in Argentine media that the San Luis venue is actually the legendary Portero de los Funes circuit.

If that is true, that would be an awesome addition to the grid. With Spa, Bathurst, Macau (potentially) the calendar is shaping nicely

Andrew Abbott · 7 Feb 2023, 23:09 (Ref:4143049)

I thought the Potrero de los Fuenos Circuit was in trouble due to noise and environmental complaints and had to be dismantled... It was last used in 2018, no?

NaBUru38 · 8 Feb 2023, 13:42 (Ref:4143135)

I'm pretty sure it's NIMBYs, not actual environmental issues.

**FIRE** · 9 Feb 2023, 16:11 (Ref:4143288)

TCR Australia regular Ben Bargwanna will race a Clairet Peugeot 308 in TCR World Tour events at Algarve and Spa.

TuteZaek · 9 Feb 2023, 18:47 (Ref:4143310)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

I'm pretty sure it's NIMBYs, not actual environmental issues.

Yeah... well, the Rosendo Hernandez is really close by, but yes, that was the problem afaik

S griffin · 10 Feb 2023, 08:18 (Ref:4143350)

Yes, we've had plenty of NIMBYs manage to affect circuits in the past.

Rubio · 15 Feb 2023, 09:53 (Ref:4143764)

All details of the TCR World Tour:
https://tcr-worldranking.com/news/it...he-last-detail

There will be a max of 16 full season entries.

redshoes · 15 Feb 2023, 10:54 (Ref:4143773)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubio

All details of the TCR World Tour:
https://tcr-worldranking.com/news/it...he-last-detail

I can see this prompting a lot of problems / arguments amongst drivers/teams.

World Tour and the local series will run in the same race but WT entries will use Khumo tyres and WT compensations weights but other entries use tyres and weights relevant to their local series.

I assume points will be based on class result rather than overall results, so the highest placed local driver scores points for winning even if he was second overall.

samchevron · 15 Feb 2023, 15:14 (Ref:4143808)

All of the series that TCR World Tour will race alongside will also be using Kumho tyres as well.

TCR Europe, TCR Italy, TCR South America, TCR Australia have all switched or already switched to Kumho tyres.

TCR Asia Challenge will be Macau and will fall in line with the others.

**FIRE** · 15 Feb 2023, 15:25 (Ref:4143809)

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Speed-King · 15 Feb 2023, 16:56 (Ref:4143814)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubio

All details of the TCR World Tour:
https://tcr-worldranking.com/news/it...he-last-detail

There will be a max of 16 full season entries.

I am a bit jealous at the overseas crowd forv getting the longer races. The 55k format they use in Europe really is a bit of a joke. 100k would be a nice round number and if my math isn't wrong they could easily do that as the Bathurst races will actually be a bit more than that at 130k.

**FIRE** · 15 Feb 2023, 18:57 (Ref:4143830)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

I am a bit jealous at the overseas crowd forv getting the longer races. The 55k format they use in Europe really is a bit of a joke. 100k would be a nice round number and if my math isn't wrong they could easily do that as the Bathurst races will actually be a bit more than that at 130k.

Mixed feelings about race length. Often I watch multiple race series and in that case for me length of 25 to 30 minutes is okay for me. But for Bathurst I am happy they have longer races.

antnee · 16 Feb 2023, 07:59 (Ref:4143856)

How is the playoff actually going to work, I understand that it includes the top 15 drivers from the 'World Rankings' - but if they don't want to travel to what ever country is hosting is the entry passed down the list? Are their logistic costs being subsidised?

NaBUru38 · 16 Feb 2023, 13:16 (Ref:4143894)

I don't like having two equal races. I'd prefer a 20-minute sprint and a 40-minute feature.

NaBUru38 · 16 Feb 2023, 13:18 (Ref:4143895)

Quote:

Originally Posted by antnee

How is the playoff actually going to work, I understand that it includes the top 15 drivers from the 'World Rankings' - but if they don't want to travel to what ever country is hosting is the entry passed down the list?

Are their logistic costs being subsidised?

Here's the answer:

Quote:

https://tcr-worldranking.com/news/it...he-last-detail

After the ninth event, the first 15 drivers in the overall classification of the TCR World Tour qualify directly for the final race of the TCR World Final event.

They will be joined by the first 15 TCR World Ranking drivers classified after the play-off.

Logistics contribution for the events outside Europe are reserved for the full-season entries.

Juntos · 20 Feb 2023, 16:48 (Ref:4144281)

TCR World Tour is such a great success that only 4 cars (from the same team) are announced so far!

crmalcolm · 20 Feb 2023, 18:44 (Ref:4144297)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

TCR World Tour is such a great success that only 4 cars (from the same team) are announced so far!

What 4 cars are announced?

**FIRE** · 20 Feb 2023, 19:08 (Ref:4144299)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

TCR World Tour is such a great success that only 4 cars (from the same team) are announced so far!

Not true, Comtoyou and Cyan will enter both 4 cars.

Juntos · 24 Feb 2023, 18:18 (Ref:4144817)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Not true, Comtoyou and Cyan will enter both 4 cars.

Cyan - Yes
Comtoyou - No

**FIRE** · 24 Feb 2023, 19:16 (Ref:4144820)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

Cyan - Yes
Comtoyou - No

Quote:

“We will officially represent Audi Sport in the new TCR World Tour,” team manager François Verbist said. “We will enter four Audi RS 3 LMS cars in the nine events of this world calendar, which is a one-off addition to existing championships.

“In addition, we will also be defending our titles in TCR Europe with four cars. In other words, when TCR World Tour and TCR Europe join forces, we will be fielding eight Audi RS 3 LMS cars!”

https://www.touringcartimes.com/2022...ld-tour-plans/

crmalcolm · 24 Feb 2023, 22:19 (Ref:4144827)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

Cyan - Yes
Comtoyou - No

“We will officially represent Audi Sport in the TCR World Tour,” explained Team Manager François Verbist. “We will enter four Audi RS 3 LMS cars in the nine events of this world calendar. In addition, we will also defend our titles in TCR Europe with four cars. In other words, when TCR World Tour and TCR Europe join forces, we will be fielding eight Audi RS 3 LMS cars!”

Sorry - notice it's already been posted above.

Rubio · 27 Feb 2023, 09:56 (Ref:4145059)

Ma and Bjork confimed at Cyan:
https://tcr-worldranking.com/news/it...tcr-world-tour

Also, Hyundai confirmed it will run 2 cars in the series:
https://tcr-worldranking.com/news/it...tcr-world-tour

Rubio · 6 Mar 2023, 10:38 (Ref:4146004)

Ehrlacher and Urrutia confirmed at Cyan:
https://tcr-worldranking.com/news/it...d-tour-line-up

NaBUru38 · 6 Mar 2023, 15:54 (Ref:4146080)

¡Uruguay nomás!

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