Provisional 2015 TC3 calendar published

Organisers of the new TC3 International Series for touring cars have announced a schedule for 2015. Its inaugural season is going to comprise twelve two-race rounds which will take place in Europe, Asia and South America.

National and regional TC3 championships are also planned in addition to the International Series. Run using the same regulations, the idea is to create a ‘pyramid’ structure for drivers and teams to ascend.

TC3 International Series Logo

To be eligible to compete in TC3, cars must be four- or five-door models with a maximum length of 4.20 metres (13’ 9”). All will feature production-based 2.0 litre turbocharged engines – petrol or diesel – that are expected to produce around 315 bhp (235 kW / 320 PS) with 410 Nm (302 lb/ft) of torque.

Crucially a ‘balance of performance’, using carefully controlled power-to-weight ratios, should ensure close competition. Furthermore, efforts are being made to keep costs down to encourage privateers to participate.

2015 TC3 International Series - Provisional Calendar
Date Venue Country
29 March Sepang International Circuit Malaysia*
19 April Shanghai International Circuit China*
3 May Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo Spain
10 May Autódromo Internacional Algarve (Portimão) Portugal
24 May Autodromo di Monza Italy
31 May Salzburgring Austria
21 June Sochi Autodrom Russia
26 July Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez (Buenos Aires) Argentina
9 August Autódromo Internacional Codegua Chile
20 September Marina Bay Street Circuit Singapore*
25 October Buriram International Circuit Thailand
TBC November TBC TBC
*Formula One Grand Prix support race.

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