Buchan to lead HMO attack on World Tour

TCR Australia champion Josh Buchan will spearhead HMO Customer Racing’s assault on the World Tour.

In addition to the upcoming AirTouch 500 at The Bend, Buchan and rookie teammate Ryan MacMillan will also compete against the TCR World Tour at South Korea (Inje Speedium), China (Zhuzhou) and Macau.

The team is one of the leaders in Australia having taken Hyundai to numerous wins over recent years.

Buchan has been the leader winning the last two TCR Australia titles.

Having established himself as Australia’s best, Buchan cannot wait to take on the challenge against the world after getting a taste in 2023.

He will do so with a brand-new i30 Sedan N TCR.

“With two championships in the bag, my focus this year has always been on making a big impression during the international rounds at The Bend and Macau,” Buchan said. 

Josh Buchan testing his new i30. Image: Supplied

“While it’s unfortunate that I’ll have to miss the race in China, it’s exciting to have another shot against the World Tour drivers at Inje Speedium in South Korea, the home of Hyundai.

“It’s a shame we haven’t been able to race this year, but I’ve tested the new car recently and I’m confident we have the best machinery and the team at HMO Customer Racing to fight at the front.

“I really enjoyed the competition when the TCR World Tour last visited Australia in 2023 – at Sydney Motorsport Park and Mount Panorama – when we debuted the Hyundai i30 Sedan TCR. 

“With more experience behind the wheel of that car now, and brand-new machinery, I have some unfinished business against the best in the world.”

MacMillan will be taking on the challenge at the tender age of 17, but is unfazed.

Ryan MacMillan is the new face of HMO replacing Tom Oliphant.

“It definitely wasn’t part of the original plan, but it is mind-blowing to think that I’ll now be making my touring car debut in a world championship. That is amazing!” He said.

“I’m really looking forward to the challenge of racing against world-class drivers and learning from Josh and the awesome team at HMO Customer Racing under an intense spotlight. 

“I’m excited by the pressure. It’s the best competition I can have, and a great opportunity to accelerate my career.”

2025 TCR World Tour Schedule: HMO Customer Racing

·      The Bend Motorsport Park, South Australia (September 12-14)

·      Inje Speedium, South Korea (October 17-19)

·      Zhuzhou International Circuit, China (November 1-2)

·      Guia Street Circuit, Macau (November 13-16)

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