WSC and IMSA expand TCR agreement through 2028 season

WSC Group and IMSA announced an extension of the partnership that will see the TCR class remain a part of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge through the 2028 season.

In October 2023, IMSA and WSC Group – which owns the TCR trademark and technical regulations – announced that the partnership had been extended through 2026. The updated agreement adds two more years to the alliance.

“The continuation of this relationship is incredibly important for IMSA,” IMSA President John Doonan said. “What WSC has done globally with the participating manufacturers and their consistent involvement aligns with what IMSA is about. We’re pleased to extend the agreement for two more years so that manufacturers and teams know there remains a stable platform ahead for them to compete.”

“IMSA is the most important motorsports association in North America,” said Marcello Lotti, WSC Group president. “For us at WSC, it’s really important that the Touring Car category that IMSA chose was TCR. IMSA does a remarkable job to promote the TCR concept in North America, and all of our manufacturers are very happy about this relationship. We look forward to working together for years to come.”

“What we do together, IMSA and WSC Group, keeps this segment of cars alive,” Doonan added. “This can attract the next generation of fan, the younger audience. TCR cars are affordable, and they can drive them on the street, just like the race cars.”

Round 2 of the 2025 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, takes place this afternoon at Sebring International Raceway.

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