IMSA Extends TCR Agreement Through 2028

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The TCR class will remain part of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge until at least the 2028 season as part of a new agreement between IMSA and WSC Group, owner of the TCR trademark and technical regulations.

Announced on Friday at Sebring International Raceway, the new deal adds two years to a previous extension in October 2023 that had lenghtened the partnership between IMSA and WSC until 2026 at the time.

The TCR class features front-wheel drive race cars based on four- or five-door production vehicles powered by 1.75- to 2-liter turbocharged engines that are fully homologated by WSC.

The class has been part of the Pilot Challenge since 2018, with four manufacturers (Audi, CUPRA, Honda and Hyundai) currently represented.

“The continuation of this relationship is incredibly important for IMSA,” said IMSA President John Doonan.

“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.”

Marcello Lotti, WSC Group president, added: “IMSA is the most important motorsports association in North America.”

“For us at WSC, it’s really important that the Touring Car category that IMSA chose was the TCR category.

“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.”