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WORLD AND LIFE
TCR 2016 NEWS HOME DRIVERS TEAM
Under the ADAC umbrella, German motorsport has always been a happy
oasis, even in times of financial crisis.
However, in recent years, a Touring Car series that was affordable for
independent teams and drivers was lacking. A series that could fill the
gap between the hyper-professional and technological DTM and the one-
make trophies.
Therefore, when the TCR concept was launched, we at Engstler
Motorsport were convinced that it was the right idea at the right time.
The management of ADAC Motorsport shared that feeling and
immediately supported us in creating a TCR series to be included in a
package with the ADAC GT Masters and the Formula 4 Championship. A
successful partnership that also provides top-level live TV coverage on
Sport1 and Sport1+.
At the beginning, just like other promoters of TCR series, we had to face
a lack of available cars, but the situation improved quickly and the field
kept on growing event after event. We have received 25 entries for the
final round at Hockenheim next week and on top of this there are more
teams and drivers interested to join us for next year, which makes us
confident to reach our goal of more than 30 cars on the grid in 2017.
We have had an equally positive response from the fans, who love the
look of the TCR cars, are amazed by how close the races are and are
delighted to visit the tracks and enjoying free access to the paddock and
the drivers.
Looking at how successful this maiden season has been, we may look at
the future with the confidence that ADAC TCR Germany will establish
itself as one of the main series in our country’s motorsport calendar.
Ronny Rosenkranz
Engstler Motorsport Event Manager
ADAC TCR Germany Promoter
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