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Organisers of the TCR UK Championship have announced a number of cost-cutting measures ahead of the 2025 season, which is scheduled to get underway at Donington Park on March 22-23.

In light of the current economic climate in the United Kingdom, the tin top championship has taken immediate action to assist competing teams and drivers.

Full Season Entry Cost
The 2025 full season entry fee has been capped at £5,000, providing a clear reduction from the previous 2024 and 2023 campaign costs.

Calendar Update
Following feedback from teams and drivers, the proposed overseas event at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium on May 17-18 has been postponed.

While there was support for an international race meeting in future seasons, Silverstone now returns to the schedule on the same weekend as Spa would have been.

New Tyre Regulations
In-keeping with the cost reduction theme, the tyre regulations for 2025 have also been updated. Where there are race weekends with two races involved, four new tyres will only be required. Where there are race weekends with three races involved, six new tyres will only be required.

Testing Ban
Championship organisers have also removed the previously instated testing ban. Organisers recognise the increasing costs of providing an exclusive test day on a Friday before each of the seven TCR UK events.

Compared to test sessions already available for a lower cost at all of our venues, this provides a more affordable solution.

Stewart Lines, TCR UK Championship Promoter, said: “As we close in on the start of the 2025 TCR UK season, it’s clear that the current financial climate in the UK is causing many headaches for those who want to go racing.

“With this in mind, we’ve announced a number of cost-cutting measures to ease the pain for current and new customers. Not only is TCR UK the first step into Touring Car Racing in the United Kingdom, but it’s also designed to be an affordable step as well, allowing for those who wish to progress up the ladder to go racing, regardless of age or talent.

“We welcome all those who have signed up for 2025 so far and look forward to welcoming more customers on board ahead of the new season.”

The winner of the TCR UK Championship for 2025 will receive a free, full-season entry in the 2026 TCR Europe season as part of their title-winning prize.

In what is a landmark announcement for the tin top series, the introduction of the new prize means that the 2025 Champion will be able to compete for the full season in one of TCR’s largest regional series, extending the ethos that TCR itself is built on.

This new incentive is designed to help drivers when it comes to the connection between the National and Regional levels of the TCR ladder.

“It’s great to make this announcement, awarding the 2025 TCR UK Champion a free full-season entry in TCR Europe. Progression has always been a key part of TCR, and this offers a fantastic chance for next year’s champion,” said Series Promoter Stewart Lines.

“This new incentive means that the championship-winning driver can then make the next step up the TCR ladder to one of the longest-running regional TCR series and take on the best touring car teams and drivers Europe has to offer.”

The 2025 TCR UK Championship campaign kicks off at Donington Park on March 22-23.

The TCR UK Championship has announced a change to its 2025 calendar, with an overseas trip to Spa-Francorchamps replacing a visit to Silverstone.

A visit to the Home of British Motor Racing had been scheduled to take place on May 17-18 however the championship will now head to Belgium that same weekend for what will be the third event of the season.

The revised calendar means that next year’s competitors will join forces with the TCR Europe Touring Car Series to race on the classic Ardennes circuit.

“We’ve released the updated 2025 TCR UK Calendar today, providing our competitors with the chance to race on the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit,” said Stewart Lines, TCR UK Championship Promoter.

“Joining TCR Europe will offer the experience of racing with a Regional TCR Series and providing plenty of TCR action across the weekend.”

The TCR UK Championship has released details regarding its upcoming Taster Day, which is scheduled to take place at Donington Park on Friday 22nd November.

Following the news that the tin top series will join the British Automobile Racing Club next year, preparations are already afoot for the 2025 season.

The taster vent will provide  interested parties the opportunity to test drive a TCR car, specifically an Audi RS3 LMS TCR Gen 2, at the Leicestershire venue.

Drivers who are already experienced in piloting TCR cars will be on hand during the event to provide guidance and knowledge of the car.

Championship officials will also be on hand during the day to provide further information about the 2025 season and to answer any queries that customers may have.

“I’m excited to offer this chance to anyone who is interested in moving up to TCR UK for 2025. This is the best way to find out how good a TCR car is at one of the best circuits in the UK,” said Stewart Lines, TCR UK Championship Promoter.

“TCR is the ideal platform for those looking to make the step up to touring car racing, and this event will provide more knowledge and insight for those looking to take the next step up in their motorsport careers.”

Anyone interested in the Taster Day can register their interest by clicking HERE.

To find out more about the TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/.

The TCR UK Touring Car Championship will run under the British Automobile Racing Club banner in 2025; with its calendar for next year also revealed.

The calendar for the hugely popular tin top category includes two meetings alongside the huge crowds of the British Truck Racing Championship, as well as a return to the support bill of the British GT Championship.

Next season begins with back-to-back events at Donington Park, the first of which takes place on National circuit in March before then switching to the Grand Prix layout a few weeks later in early April alongside the British GT contingent.

The Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone, follows in May before a trip to North Yorkshire and Croft Circuit marks the halfway point in the season.

Oulton Park in Cheshire occupies the customary July date, providing a one-day spectacular for the championship before its annual summer break.

The action resumes in September when the series joins the British Truck Racing Championship for the first time in its history. This will be the first of two weekends together starting with Snetterton, using the 300 layout.

The 2025 TCR UK season reaches its climax at Brands Hatch on the first weekend of November, using the Indy circuit. Fans will be treated to a glorious end to the season as they also enjoy the British Truck Racing Championship’s Firework Finale over the same weekend.

Stewart Lines, Championship Promoter, said: “We are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with BARC for the 2025 season. The team at BARC showed a huge enthusiasm for the growth of TCR UK and with their platform, we are planning to move forward and deliver a really strong product for the UK market.”

Ben Taylor, BARC Chief Executive, added: “We are delighted to welcome TCR UK to the BARC family and look forward to working with Stewart and the team to grow the championship further.

“BARC has a well-deserved reputation for delivering premium race meetings for our customers and I am sure that the TCR UK grid will appreciate a new level of professionalism and enjoy better value for money for their series.”

2025 TCR UK Touring Car Championship Calendar

22/23 March – Donington Park National
5/6 April – Donington Park GP
17/18 May – Silverstone National
14/15 June – Croft
5 July – Oulton Park
13/14 September – Snetterton 300
1/2 November – Brands Hatch Indy

To find out more about the TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/