The TCR promoter has unveiled details of the 2017 TCR European Trophy that will take place in a one-off event at Adria International Raceway, Italy, on October 29th.
Eligible drivers
Only the drivers who did take part in at least one TCR event during the 2017 season are eligible for the 2017 TCR European Trophy.
However the drivers classified in the first ten positions of the 2017 TCR International Series, as per 30 September 2017, are not eligible.
The promoter reserves the right to allocate Wild Card entries.
Event format
A) Up to 32 entries, the Event format will be similar to that of the TCR International Series, with one Qualifying session split in two parts (Q1 - 30 min + Q2 - 15 min for the 12 fastest cars in Q1) and two Races of 25 minutes + 1 lap each.
B) In case of more than 32 entries, drivers will be split in two groups by the organizer, according to the results achieved during the 2017 season; the Event format will include two Qualifying sessions of 20 minutes (one per each group), two Qualifying races of 20 minutes + 1 lap (one per each group), one Repechage race of 20 minutes + 1 lap and one Final race of 35 minutes + 1 lap.
Pre-qualifying points
- 1 point per event will be allocated to each driver who did take part in events of the 2017 TCR Regional/National Series or Championships, up to a maximum of 5 points
- 1 point per event will be allocated to each Driver who did take part in the European events of the 2017 TCR International Series
Point scoring system
Format A)
- Pre-qualifying points: maximum 5
- Qualifying: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points to the top five
- Races: 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1 to the top ten
Format B) – points will only count towards the qualification for the Final race
- Pre-qualifying points: maximum 5
- Qualifying race: 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1 to the top ten
Qualifying races and Repechage
In case of Event Format B, the best ten scorers of each Qualifying Race will qualify for the Final race. The driver who has scored the highest number of points in the fastest Qualifying Race will win pole position.
Those who have failed to qualify will take part in the Repechage Race; the first six drivers classified will be admitted to the Final Race in the positions from 21 to 26.
Special prize
The winning Driver of the 2017 TCR European Trophy will be awarded with a road car produced by one of the brands that have homologated TCR racing cars.
Download the Team Information for further details.
