HOLDSWORTH TCR MOVE CONFIRMED
Lee Holdsworth’s TCR move confirmed – Image: Supplied
Lee Holdsworth’s move to TCR Australia with Ashley Seward Motorsport has been officially confirmed.
By RHYS VANDERSYDE
As reported by AUTO ACTION yesterday, the Supercars refugee will drive the team’s second Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce alongside 17-year-old rising star Jay Hanson.
After 15 seasons in Supercars, Holdsworth was left without a drive following a shortfall in RECs at Tickford Racing which will revert to three cars in 2021.
“It’s brilliant to have my future tied up in TCR Australia with Ashley Seward Motorsport – it’s a really professional team running the Alfa Romeos,” said Holdsworth.
“TCR Australia is a great opportunity for me to continue motorsport in a professional manner. It’s great for sponsors having the Seven Network coverage all year, the cars look brilliant and you’ve got manufacturers involved.”
“I’ve been following TCR Australia since it started and it has really close racing with some high-profile names. It’s becoming a well-recognised category and it’s a category that races all around the world.”
“Expectations for the year are pretty high. Just coming out of Supercars, I’m at the top of my game and I expect to be running up the front, bringing home some trophies. From what I’ve seen from Ash Seward and his team, they’ve got all the goods for me to do the job.”
“It’s cool to be teamed up with Jay Hanson – he’s a young gun who’s been through other categories like Formula Ford and done some really good things. He’s spent a lot of time in these cars, so I’m hoping I can learn from him but also teach him a bit as well.”
“It’s great to start the series at Symmons Plains, it’s a cool track and the Tasmanians are very passionate about motorsport.”
Holdsworth will race the Alfa that James Allen debuted for ASM at The Bend Motorsport Park last year, while Hanson will steer the car that Dylan O’Keeffe took to fourth in the 2019 TCR Australia Series.
“It’s really exciting to have Lee on board for 2021. The combination of Lee and Jay is going to give our TCR program a strong mixture of youth and experience,” said team owner Ashley Seward.
“We had some strong results in the Alfa Romeo during the 2019 TCR Australia Series and we’re confident it will be a competitive package for both Lee and Jay this season.”
“Like many other teams, 2020 was a challenging year for us but we’re starting 2021 on a positive note and we’re looking forward to a good season.”
Both Holdsworth and Hanson will make their TCR debuts at the opening round at Symmons Plains Raceway.
Tickets for the Boost Mobile Race Tasmania are available now, while the events will also broadcast live and free on the Seven Network.
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