2020 TCR Series

[gravin]

Originally Posted by Kingair

Speedcafe reporting that Kelly racing will be sitting out the 2020 TCR season.

Originally Posted by Mixer

I am sure in the next day or two we will hear a press release of someone else running these cars.

Another contractor like KR or a real team, who knows.

Originally Posted by Umai Naa

Old mate who's apparently the Australian agent for the car's constructor Lubner, has been quiet.

Made a whole lot of noise earlier this year, but nothing since. Hasn't even imported a car.

Pardon my ignorance, but who is the agent/has the import rights for the Astras? Is this why no team has stepped up to take them over?
They seem to be quite quick and reliable now.

[Umai Naa]

The Garage1 Cupra that Mr Brook drove at the end of last season is now up for sale.

[Umai Naa]

Wall Racing to prepare a car for All-Inkl WTCR team owner Rene Munnich to drive, in the Asia Pacific Cup.

[Mixer]

Sebastien Loeb racing out of WTCR off the back of VW not updating their car for 2020.

https://www.touringcartimes.com/2020...irm-wtcr-exit/

Really not good news for the "all conquering" TCR category. Unfortunately as effectively the foundation manufacturer for TCR, losing VAG is a pretty big blow and it may trigger other people re-assessing their involvement, and this electric motorsport is splintering categories worldwide.

Some strong drivers in their lineup and I enjoyed watching them.

[Petoli]

Originally Posted by Mixer

Sebastien Loeb racing out of WTCR off the back of VW not updating their car for 2020.

https://www.touringcartimes.com/2020...irm-wtcr-exit/

Really not good news for the "all conquering" TCR category. Unfortunately as effectively the foundation manufacturer for TCR, losing VAG is a pretty big blow and it may trigger other people re-assessing their involvement, and this electric motorsport is splintering categories worldwide.

Some strong drivers in their lineup and I enjoyed watching them.

They Havent lost VAG Completely, SEAT are still in TCR and introducing a new car for 2020.
TBH it never really made much since having 3 brands from the same group having works entries in the same series.

[Mixer]

Originally Posted by Petoli

They Havent lost VAG Completely, SEAT are still in TCR and introducing a new car for 2020.

Seat unfortunately are not a worldwide brand like the other two.

Originally Posted by Petoli

TBH it never really made much since having 3 brands from the same group having works entries in the same series.

I think it always made perfect sense, 3 ways to amortise the investment, and 3 ways to take points off your rivals.

Seat's presence without VW and Audi will be diminished and I would suggest can't continue beyond 2020.

[Umai Naa]

An all-new model is a big commitment.

[KA]

Michael Caruso in one of the GRM Alfas

[Umai Naa]

Aaron Cameron to run a Peugeot out of GRM.

[gravin]

Mr O'Keefe to drive the TCR Megane for the boss.

Nathan Morcom to drive the family I30N - but who will the other driver be?

Chaz or Will?

[one five five]

What are MPC’s plans?

[champcarman]

Originally Posted by one five five

What are MPC’s plans?

Good question . No drivers named yet but maybe 8 cars in workshop, expect GT to be in one of them and I think McAdam was already named.

[Umai Naa]

Mr McAdam owns that car outright, and if memory serves me correct, he's running it on his own.

MPC imported a handful of Audis for NZ, but that series has since stalled.

[gravin]

Will Brown back at HMO.

[champcarman]

I hope more cars turn up at Albert park than what appeared at the test day. No MPC cars ran at the test.

[one five five]

Originally Posted by champcarman

I hope more cars turn up at Albert park than what appeared at the test day. No MPC cars ran at the test.

28 cars expected for the AGP according to Auto Action

Ingall was prominent on the Sunrise launch of Channel 7’s coverage of the class this year. A sign he might be part of the TV coverage rather than racing?

[Mixer]

Bargwanna to be backed by Bursons:
https://autoaction.com.au/2020/03/04...0juz24inzghrjg

ARG "switches" strategy:
https://autoaction.com.au/2020/03/04...s-tcr-strategy

They have admitted bringing in the 4 Turkeys, 3 VAGs. Cars "leased, sold or disposed of". Sounds like the Subarus got taken out the back and shot.

No mention of paying for people to run Hondas and Hyundais however....

So no more overseas stars and no more MPC.

[gravin]

Originally Posted by Mixer

ARG "switches" strategy:
https://autoaction.com.au/2020/03/04...s-tcr-strategy

They have admitted bringing in the 4 Turkeys, 3 VAGs. Cars "leased, sold or disposed of". Sounds like the Subarus got taken out the back and shot.

Seems like AA got the VAG cars wrong - Should be 2 RS3s and 1 Golf by my reckoning.

Shame not to see the Astras out as they were quite competitive towards the end.

I personally was interested in the development of the Subarus. Shame the Kelly gang didn't keep them instead of the Astras. Maybe Ford would be okay with them instead of 'holdens'.

[champcarman]

Originally Posted by gravin

Seems like AA got the VAG cars wrong - Should be 2 RS3s and 1 Golf by my reckoning.

Shame not to see the Astras out as they were quite competitive towards the end.

I personally was interested in the development of the Subarus. Shame the Kelly gang didn't keep them instead of the Astras. Maybe Ford would be okay with them instead of 'holdens'.

I think the two Bright Golfs were what they were talking about.

[gravin]

Originally Posted by champcarman

I think the two Bright Golfs were what they were talking about.

I though Bright imported them himself from Asia.

[Umai Naa]

One of the Astras was a certain write-off.

[NaBUru38]

(Wrong thread)

[GTRMagic]

[Umai Naa]

So both cars Mr Bright supposedly owned have been split up.

The car Ms Whitley drove last year is still with MPC.

[Mixer]

So other than Honda and HMO we had exhibition races?

I worry at them suddenly pulling the plug but I guess They have to make S5000 look good now.