touring car racing
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a motorsport involving heavily modified production cars competing on road courses or race tracks
Touring car racing is a type of motorsport where specially modified road cars race on closed tracks. The cars used are typically production-based models, but they are heavily modified for performance, safety, and handling. These modifications include stronger engines, improved suspension, and reinforced bodies. Races are usually held on circuit tracks and feature multiple drivers competing over a set distance or number of laps. Touring car racing is known for its close, competitive nature, with cars often racing in tight packs, making it exciting for fans. It has a rich history, especially in Europe, and includes series like the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
- Touring car racing attracts fans with its close competition and high-speed excitement.
- The annual touring car racing championship draws teams from all over the world.
- Touring car racing features cars that closely resemble their production counterparts.
- Sponsors play a crucial role in funding touring car racing teams.
- Touring car racing often takes place on the same tracks used for Formula 1.