The leading category
for Touring Car racing
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.
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
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.