TCR chasing new promotor

For the first time since arriving in 2019, TCR Australia is chasing a new promotor ahead of 2025.

The Australian Racing Group has promoted the series since 2019, but both ARG and TCR’s owner and rule maker, WSC have agreed to look for another company.

The 2025 season will be one of change for TCR, which will race at three Supercars events for the first time, plus two TCR World Tour events following the abolishment of the SpeedSeries.

ARG’s Barry Rogers felt the time was right.

“We have been communicating with WSC in recent times regarding our position as the TCR category owner and promoter in Australia and we have jointly made the decision that for the future wellbeing and growth of the category it would be best if we move aside,” Rogers said. 

Barry Rogers – ARG director and co-owner of Garry Rogers Motorsport. Image: Jack Martin Photography.

“We are a race team that has been in operation for more than 60-years with Garry still being incredibly active within the business. 

“With the recent homologation of the new Peugeot 308 P51 TCR car through our Garry Rogers Motorsport business we felt that it was now time to focus on our racing and car building and allow the TCR business to flourish under a new promoter.”

WSC president Marcello Lotti said Rogers and ARG made a big impact on TCR.

“We thank Barry Rogers and ARG for the outstanding work they have done during these years in promoting TCR competition in Australia,” he said. 

“We fully understand and support their decision to step aside as the series promoter that proves their sportsmanship and the will to ensure transparency in the running of the championship. 

TCR boss Marcello Lotti at Bathurst in 2022. Image: Daniel Kalisz

“We are also confident that Liam Curkpatrick and Lisa Totani will be up to the task in continuing working for the championship with the same dedication and professionalism as in previous years.”

TCR Australia’s Liam Curkpatrick some “further positive changes” will be on their way.

“Lisa and I look forward to working closer with WSC and other global TCR promoters, continuing the hard work that has been going on behind these scenes to revitalise TCR Australia,” he said. 

“An exciting calendar is in place for 2025, that includes three Supercars events and two Kumho FIA TCR World Tour events. 

Liam Curkpatrick.

“With this news, and as the business pivots, there will be some further positive changes coming that will be announced shortly. 

“We will be working closely with the hardworking and dedicated TCR Australia teams as we together deliver on the biggest stages domestically and internationally and to a worldwide TV and digital audience. 

“We also look forward to welcoming new teams and introducing the Gen1 Cup. Exciting times lie ahead for TCR Australia.”

Image: TCR/Insyde Media

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