Logo with letters "TCR10" in bold, white and red.

The leading category
for Touring Car racing

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Three TCR racing drivers on a podium holding trophies. The image features prominent text celebrating Stefano Comini as the first TCR winner and champion. A quote from Comini reflects on the significance of the achievement. The background includes racing branding and Swiss and Spanish flags.
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TCR was conceived in 2014 by Marcello Lotti and launched by WSC, which is the owner of the TCR name, trademark and Technical Regulations. TCR is reserved for production cars with a 4/5-door saloon or hatchback body that are powered by a 2-litre turbocharged-engine with output limited to 340bhp.

Starting in 2015 with the TCR International Series, the category quickly proliferated across Touring Car racing globally, becoming one of the most successful business cases in motorsport history.

Promotional poster for "TCR 10: The Concept" with race cars in action. It outlines specifications: production models, 4/5-door saloon or hatchback bodywork, 2-liter turbocharged engine with 350 BHP, front-wheel drive, sequential gearbox.
Infographic illustrating TCR series statistics, including 2473 races across 54 series in 173 circuits over 46 countries, 33 car models from 16 brands, over 1350 cars sold, and 2676 drivers participated with 634 last year, set against a racetrack background.
Image of two men talking at a racing event, with text overlay about Bernie Ecclestone's role in the TCR International Series participation in 2015 Formula One Grands Prix in Malaysia, China, and Singapore. Includes a brief dialogue between 'BE' and 'ML' discussing cars.
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The TCR DNA

WSC developed a set of technical regulations based on the most popular production models available on the market, with the aim of unifying touring car competition on a global scale, making it affordable and close racing at the same time.

The TCR category makes it possible to race with the very same car on circuits in the four corners of the earth while offering team owners a value for money investment.

The Platform

Being the rights-holder of the TCR technical regulations, WSC has signed licensing agreements with several promoters, allowing them to establish events for TCR cars at international, regional and national levels

TCR-sanctioned Series per Year

Each season, WSC licenses dozens of championships—spanning global, regional, and national levels—to host TCR-sanctioned events. This ever-growing platform ensures diverse, high-level competition for teams and drivers worldwide.

TCR Certified Models

With 16 automotive brands and 29 distinct models, TCR-certified cars represent the pinnacle of modern touring car racing. They adhere to balanced regulations for cost-effective, highly competitive racing. Having produced over 1,300 units so far, TCR continues to showcase global appeal and diverse manufacturer involvement.

Over 1350 Car sold

With over 1,350 TCR cars sold worldwide, teams and drivers benefit from a proven, accessible racing platform that fuels highly competitive grids across every continent. This impressive global reach highlights TCR’s enduring popularity and ongoing growth.

Figures

The TCR success is confirmed by impressive figures: over 300 races per year attracting nearly 700 drivers from 55 countries

Over 300 Races per Year

700 Drivers from 55 Countries

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The Evolution

Despite the launch of the concept dates back to ten years now, the popularity of TCR is far from waning, as new regional and national championships are converting to the category.
The next logical step has been to reinforce the bounds between WSC and the different promoters with the launch of the Kumho TCR World Tour that gives the opportunity to the competitors of the local championships to measure themselves with the cream of the international drivers. An innovative format that has met with general approval and led to the elevation of the World Tour to an FIA series from 2024.