“The great thing about the Panta Cup is that drivers who are deemed to be of a semi-professional or amateur experience will still compete under the same rules as the outright contenders, however, they will have their own points race to consider. From young guys coming out of karting or Formula Ford, to the semi-professionals and then some highly-credentialed talent. The top 10 was completed by John Martin (Honda), Aaron Cameron (Volkswagen), Chris Pither (Renault) and Kelly Racing’s Andre Heimgartner. Results: TCR Australia Race 1, Sydney Motorsport Park. All events barring the Sandown round were rescheduled, with an intended March start being pushed to August, and the extension of the season into the 2021 calendar year. The following teams and drivers are under contract to compete in the 2020–21 championship: The calendar was announced in October 2019 with seven confirmed rounds, plus two non-championship rounds. TCR Australia and S5000 will headline a 10-category schedule for the first-ever Bathurst International in November. Reigning Hyundai Excel Cup—a series run as part of the Shannons Nationals competition—champion Michael Clemente will make his series début after purchasing a, Production Touring Car driver Michael King will make his series début in a new, Declan Fraser will make their series début with Milldun Motorsport driving a, Bradley Shiels will make his series début in a, In addition to the seven championship rounds originally scheduled, there were originally also planned to be two associated events; a round supporting the. Some comments may require approval before being published which can take up to 48 hours. Motorsport Australia is working on a double-header of Shannons rounds at Sandown in December. Circuit Date Pole position Fastest lap Winning driver Winning team 1 R1 Rallying ace Molly Taylor will feature in a new fitness-based reality TV show called SAS Australia. Reigning TCR Australia runner-up Dylan O'Keeffe has flown to Europe to test a Renault TCR car, a trip that will require a stint in mandatory hotel quarantine upon his return down under. Bright, who started from the front row, edged away from the field in the early stages building a second lead over D’Alberto’s Honda Civic Type R. He remained largely unchallenged for the remainder of the race taking the chequered flag by 2.1s. Australian Racing Group has outlined the expected 2020 budgets for its suite of categories once racing resumes. The TV line-up has been locked in for the 2020 TCR Australia and S5000 seasons, featuring the likes of Seven Network star Abbey Way and Supercars team co-owner Jess Dane. 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"With more planning and a full year under our belts, the Winton test will be a great way to launch the 2020 season and I'd expect close to 30 cars being on track.". Formula 1 . Autorama Motorsport wins in Sicily and secures the title 01:41 Popular 2019 Mugello, TCR Italy Round 7 HLTS. Motorsport Australia is working on a double-header of Shannons rounds at Sandown in December. Reigning TCR Australia runner-up Dylan O'Keeffe has flown to Europe to test a Renault TCR car, a trip that will require a stint in mandatory hotel quarantine upon his return down under. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. 166 0 . "It adds another talking point for the fans and followers, as well as an extra incentive for those in that class. The winner of the Panta Cup will get a drive in an International TCR Endurance race. Ashley Seward Motorsport will expand to enter three cars. Jason Bright has made history by taking out the inaugural TCR Australia race with a commanding drive at Sydney Motorsport Park. 27:01 Popular eSpt Esports / Breaking news Heimgartner to make Silverstone ARG start Molly Taylor has been confirmed as part of the broadcast team for the 2020 Motorsport Australia Championships. “The mix of driver experience is going to be really diverse this year. [30] A revised calendar, expanding into 2021 was released on 26 May 2020.[31]. In the end, D’Alberto held firm to finish second while Brown completed the podium. Scheduled for February 26, the test will mark the only combined outing for the 2020 field ahead of the Asia Pacific Cup at Albert Park in March . Comments require approval before being published. 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