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HMO Customer Racing joins remaining FIA TCR World Tour rounds

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HMO Customer Racing is going to enter the remaining four FIA TCR World Tour rounds with drivers Josh Buchan and Ryan MacMillan.

The Australian team will be present at The Bend, Inje Speedium, Zhuzhou and Macau, although with just one Hyundai Elantra N TCR for the Chinese round due to a clashing commitment for Buchan.

“With two championships in the bag, my focus this year has always been on making a big impression during the international rounds at The Bend and Macau,” said reigning TCR Australia champion Buchan.

“While it’s unfortunate that I’ll have to miss the race in China, it’s exciting to have another shot racing against the World Tour drivers at Inje Speedium in South Korea, the home of Hyundai.

“It’s a shame we haven’t been able to race this year, but I’ve tested the new car recently and I’m confident we have the best machinery and the team at HMO Customer Racing to fight at the front.”

Formula Open champion MacMillan will make his TCR debut this year and is looking forward to extend his programme beyond the TCR Australia rounds at The Bend and Macau.

“It definitely wasn’t part of the original plan, but it is mind-blowing to think that I’ll now be making my touring car debut in a world championship. That is amazing!” said MacMillan.

“I’m really looking forward to challenge of racing against world-class drivers and learning from Josh and the awesome team at HMO Customer Racing under an intense spotlight. I’m excited by the pressure. It’s the best competition I can have, and a great opportunity to accelerate my career.”