WSC Group, the global TCR rights holder, has renewed its deal with Lisheng Sports to act as the sole promoter of TCR China and TCR Asia, with the new agreement running until 2028.
The two organisations first began working together in 2017, with Lisheng having acted as the promoter of TCR China since the series began that year.
In 2021, Lisheng, which is also the promoter of the China Touring Car Championship (CTCC), additionally became the promoter of TCR Asia.
The extended agreement is set to continue until 2028, and will allow the two organisations to further develop TCR competition in other Asian countries.
“We are very pleased for the renewal of the agreement between WSC Group and Lisheng Sports for the promotion of TCR Asia and TCR China series,” said WSC President Marcello Lotti.
“This five-year extension ensures a long and bright future to both championships that are already benefiting from an increasing interest from drivers and teams of the regions.”
TCR China gets underway at the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend, with the season set to take place over six weekends, including a season finale on the streets of Macau.
The TCR Asia calendar has yet to be revealed and will be announced at a future date.
2023 TCR China calendar
12/14 May – Shanghai International Circuit
23/25 June – Zhejiang Circuit
14/16 July – Zhuzhou International Circuit
8/10 September – Shanghai International Circuit
20/22 October – Chengdu Tianfu Speedpark/Zhuhai International Circuit
16/19 November – Macau Grand Prix