TCR Australia cancels season opener again

The TCR Australia promoter has announced that the season opener, planned for June 6-8 in Perth, has once again been cancelled.

This marks the second time the first race weekend has been scrapped for the 2025 season, with the season initially set to start in New Zealand on April 11-13.

The most recent revision of the calendar means that the total number of rounds has been reduced to four and that One Raceway inherits the season opener spot on June 27-29.

“The original TCR Australia Series calendar for 2025 included events in New Zealand and Perth, which were chosen in response to teams wanting to race at more high-profile events in front of large audiences,” said David Sonenscher, director of the TCR Australia Group.

“After working with our teams to deliver both events, it is apparent that the series needs to commence on the east coast of Australia at a circuit such as One Raceway, where the logistical requirements and associated costs of competing are viable for more competitors.

“We have repositioned the 2025 series to a four-round competition within a six-month period, and what we believe is an excellent value offering with the right balance of cost-effective events in New South Wales and Victoria, and premium events alongside the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour at Tailem Bend and the Macau Grand Prix. To reiterate, sea freight costs to and from Macau will be covered for TCR Australia competitors.

“The TCR Australia Series for 2025 will start later than intended, but this is a necessary decision as we work to position TCR Australia for success and stability, both this year and long-term.”

Revised 2025 TCR Australia calendar

27-29 June – One Raceway – Australia
22-24 August – Race Winton – Australia
12-14 September – The Bend 500 – Australia (Kumho FIA TCR World Tour)
13-16 November – Macau – (Kumho FIA TCR World Tour)