Race preview: New track, same intense glory chase as WTCR vrooms to Vallelunga

The WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup is heading to unchartered territory from July 22-24 when Vallelunga hosts WTCR Race of Italy for the first time. But while the WTCR might be new to the venue north of Rome, Vallelunga is part of Italian motorsport folklore with the track the setting of many famous touring car battles in the early 1990s.

Ad/> And by using the Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi’s 3.228-kilometre Historical International layout, fans will get the ultimate view of the action thanks to the giant grandstand located on the start/finish straight offering views of much of the circuit. WTCRCoronel, Guerrieri, Michelisz next to join The WTCR 100 ClubYESTERDAY AT 07:06 With the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup from WTCR promoter Discovery Sports Events sharing top billing, there’s plenty to keep spectators entertained, plus complimentary venue access.

Having opened in 1951, Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi is named in honour of the Mille Miglia road racer, who was the track’s principal design engineer. It has played host to international and national-level competition over the past half-century, including the inaugural ETCR event in June last year and the first FIA Motorsport Games in October, which included the Touring Car Cup consisting of two races for TCR cars.

HOW A FORMER KING OF WTCR IS HELPING GOODYEAR #FOLLOWTHELEADER AZCONA The WTCR heads to Italy with the title race tightly poised following the recent visit to Portugal for some classic round-the-houses racing Vila Real style. Having won three times in 2022, Spain’s Mikel Azcona is the Goodyear #FollowTheLeader with a 16-point title advantage.