In recent years, the Touring Car Racing (TCR) has become Australia's most market-relevant motorsport category, featuring 2.0-liter, turbocharged racing versions of the high-selling 'C Hatch' vehicles. TCR is a global category, with cars competing in over 30 countries. In Australia, the category is sanctioned by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) and managed by the Australian Racing Group (ARG).

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TCR cars are based on production vehicles, with suspension, brakes, exhaust, and aerodynamic modifications to enhance their performance on the racetrack. The cars are designed to be fast, agile, and exciting to drive, focusing on close, wheel-to-wheel racing. The engines are 2.0-liter turbocharged units, producing up to 350 horsepower, and the cars feature advanced electronic systems to help the drivers get the most out of them.

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The TCR Australia championship was launched in 2019 and has quickly become one of the most popular motorsport categories in the country. The first season featured seven rounds at tcr racing tracks across Australia, with a mix of street circuits and permanent tracks. The races were broadcast live on free-to-air television and attracted large crowds at the circuits.

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The cars used in TCR Australia are based on the high-selling 'C Hatch' vehicles, which are popular with Australian car buyers. In addition to the 'C Hatch', TCR allows other manufacturers to enter their cars as long as they meet the technical regulations. This makes the category highly relevant to the local market, and has helped to attract support from manufacturers and sponsors.

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One of the key features of TCR is the close racing that it is known for. The racing is clean and fair, with a strong emphasis on driver skill and racecraft. The cars are closely matched in performance; meaning drivers are often separated by only a few tenths of a second. This leads to intense battles for position, with drivers jostling for position and trying to find a way past their rivals.

Touring car racing attracts drivers of all ages and backgrounds, from young up-and-coming racers to seasoned veterans. TCR has also become known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The paddock is open to the public, and fans can get up close to the cars and drivers. There is a real sense of community within the TCR paddock, with drivers and teams helping each other out and sharing information.

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In addition to the TCR Australia championship, there are also TCR categories in other parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. This global reach has helped to make TCR one of the most popular motorsport categories in the world.

Overall, TCR is a highly relevant and exciting motorsport category in Australia, featuring fast, agile, and exciting racing cars based on popular production vehicles. The close racing, friendly atmosphere, and relevance to the local market have helped to make TCR one of the most popular categories in the country, and it looks set to continue to grow in popularity in the years to come.