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.

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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