Multispares Racing wants its TCM title back

Ryan Hansford and Multispares Racing have recommitted to Touring Car Masters in 2024 and are determined to get their hands back on the TCM crown.

After going all the way to the top in 2022, Hansford’s title defence fell just short in 2023, finishing second best to Steven Johnson.

Eager to reclaim the TCM title, Hansford will continue racing the championship winning yellow and blue Multispares Holden Torana.

“That is definitely the intention, to try and win the championship,” Hansford told Auto Action.

“The car is brilliant. We want to try to get all the little things and the one percenters right and be really competitive.”

As TCM heads into a new era with increased Supercars presence, Multispares Racing has also stepped up its commitment by becoming owners of Hansford’s Torana.

Hansford was already attached to the car after winning the 2022 TCM title with it and has now confirmed the team’s purchase.

“We are committed to Touring Car Masters and really believe in the category so much that we have decided to buy the car from Rod Dawson,” he said.

“We want to see the category keep going and build.  We also enjoy racing, and I enjoy racing those cars and the people we race against. 

“They are serious things to drive as well. With high horsepower, little tyres and not much in the way of brakes, you know you are alive when driving them.

“I think crowds love it as well and our sponsors want to be part of TCM going forward. I’ve got a good sponsor in Multispares, and they’re committed behind us as well.”

Multispares Racing team owner Brett Peters said the recent changes are a big reason behind owning the Torana.

“I think getting back onto the Supercars program has been an important part of the decision,” he said.

“When we started racing in TCM, the category was mostly on with the Supercars program and it worked really well for us as a team, for Ryan as a driver and for our corporate partners.

“We are looking forward to Bathurst and the whole season under the new management.

“It’s been a positive move and I know lots of other people are looking at what is happening and hopefully we will see some fresh new faces get involved in TCM.”

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