KUMHO TYRES SIGNS ON AS THE OFFICIAL TYRE SUPPLIER OF TCR AUSTRALIA The TCR series has well and truly kicked off, and Kumho Tyres has secured its role as the official control tyre supplier for the highly anticipated Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series once again. The racing action commenced at Melbourne’s Sandown circuit on the weekend of February 9-11, marking the inaugural event of the thrilling six-round 2024 Series. Kumho Tyres, having secured various TCR rights including those for the TCR World Tour and TCR Australia since the beginning of the 2023 season, celebrated a resounding success in its inaugural full year. The company has been the exclusive supplier for TCR Europe, TCR Eastern Europe, TCR Denmark, and TCR Spain since 2022, delivering the latest in technology and quality, particularly in grip performance and handling. Under the umbrella of the World Sporting Consulting (WSC) Group, Touring Car Racing (TCR) has emerged as a dominant force in global touring car competition since its inception in 2015. Endorsed by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), the TCR formula continues to expand its influence worldwide, with Kumho Tyres playing a pivotal role in its success. TCR cars, boasting a 2.0-litre turbo engine with up to 350 horsepower, are equipped with a sequential gearbox. With 25 homologated models from 16 manufacturers currently certified for TCR competition by WSC, the series showcases an impressive array of vehicles. The heart of the action lies in the choice of tyres, where Kumho’s ECSTA S700 slicks for dry conditions and ECSTA W701 for wet racing provide unparalleled grip, stability, and handling performance across various racing scenarios. Models such as the Audi RS 3 LMS 7, Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf GTI, and Hyundai Elantra N all rely on Kumho tyres to deliver optimal performance on the track. Marcello Lotti, chairman of the WSC Group, commended Kumho Tyres for its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, emphasising their role as official partners in major TCR series worldwide, including TCR Australia and TCR South America. Janghyuk Yoon (John Yoon), senior vice president of Global Marketing at Kumho Tyres, expressed the company’s pride in participating in premier motorsports events like TCR Australia. Since 2022, Kumho has been selected as the exclusive supplier of racing tyres, earning recognition for its technological prowess in the global motorsports arena.
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