TC2000 Championship

TC2000 Championship
CategoryTouring cars
CountryArgentina Argentina
Inaugural season1979
Drivers' championLeonel Pernía
Makes' championRenault
Teams' championAxion Energy Sport
Official websiteTC2000 Official
TC2000 Series Official
Current season
Renault Fuego of Juan María Traverso.
Mégane Argentina TC2000 racing car in 2006.
2010 Peugeot 307 TC2000
The Súper TC2000 in the Buenos Aires street circuit.
Peugeot 408 STC2000.
2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing Argentina Corolla.

The TC2000 (Turismo Competición 2000, formerly Súper TC2000) is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.

Rules

Prior to 2012, engines of up to 2,000 cubic centimetres (120 cu in) were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines. This was both to reduce running costs, and give a level playing field to every team. Variable valve timing, variable intake geometry, anti-lock braking systems and traction control are all forbidden.

From the 2012 season, Radical Performance Engines will provide 2.7 litres (160 cu in) RPE TCX V8 engines (a front-wheel-drive variant of the RPX, originally found in the Radical SR8), capable of producing 430 brake horsepower (320 kW), in place of the previous 2 litres (120 cu in) engines. The series was renamed to Súper TC2000.[1] Meanwhile, cars with the old regulation continue competing as a second-tier championship with the name TC2000, currently with an independent calendar.

The V8 engines were finally replaced from the year 2019 by new provider, the French manufacturer Oreca, these being 2.0 litres (120 cu in) turbocharged 4-cylinder in-line.

In 2022, the series changed its name again. The Super TC2000 got its name back from the TC2000 and the TC2000 was renamed the TC2000 Series.[2]

Technical regulations

The technical regulations of the 2024 season:[3][4][5][6]

  • Chassis construction: Tubular
  • Engine: 2.0-liter (120 cu in) 4-cylinder in-line
  • Aspiration: turbocharged
  • Fuel capacity: 100 liters (26 US gal)
  • Fuel: YPF Infinia
  • Tires: Pirelli Zero Slick and Cinturato Rain
  • Minimum weight: 1,120 kg (2,469 lb)
  • Power output: Approximately 380 hp (283 kW) at a maximum of 6,500 RPM
  • Gearbox: Six-speed
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive

TC2000 teams

2024 season

Factory teams:[7]

Private teams:[7]

Scoring systems

2011–2018

Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PP
Qualifying race[8] 5 4 3 2 1 0 0
Regular final[9] 26 21 18 16 14 12 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1
Special final[10] 30 24 20 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 8 6 4 2 1
Buenos Aires 200 km 34 29 25 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 1

2019–2020

Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Qualifying 2
Race 20 15 12 10 8 6 4 3 2 1
Super Qualifying 3
Buenos Aires 200 km 30 25 21 17 14 11 8 5 3 1

2021

Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Qualifying 3 2 1
Race 20 15 12 10 8 6 4 3 2 1

2022–2024

Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th
Qualification 3 2 1
Race 1 20 15 12 10 8 6 4 3 2 1
Race 2 25 21 18 14 10 7 5 4 3 1
Single race weekend 40 32 26 20 15 10 6 4 2 1
200 km sprint 15 12 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1
200 km race 45 39 34 30 26 22 18 14 10 8 6 4 3 2 1
Source:[11]

Champions

Season Champion Car Team
1979 Argentina Osvaldo López Peugeot 504 Osvaldo López Competición
1980 Argentina Jorge Omar del Río Volkswagen 1500 Pianetto Competición
1981 Argentina Jorge Omar del Río Volkswagen 1500 Pianetto Competición
1982 Argentina Jorge Omar del Río Volkswagen 1500 Pianetto Competición
1983 Argentina Rubén Luis di Palma Volkswagen 1500 Di Palma Competición
1984 Argentina Mario Gayraud Ford Taunus Herceg Competición
1985 Argentina Rubén Daray Ford Sierra Akel Competición
1986 Argentina Juan María Traverso Renault Fuego Berta Sport
1987 Argentina Silvio Oltra Renault Fuego Benavidez Competición
1988 Argentina Juan María Traverso Renault Fuego Berta Sport
1989 Argentina Miguel Ángel Guerra Renault Fuego Berta Sport
1990 Argentina Juan María Traverso Renault Fuego Berta Sport
1991 Argentina Juan María Traverso Renault Fuego Berta Sport
1992 Argentina Juan María Traverso Renault Fuego Berta Sport
1993 Argentina Juan María Traverso Renault Fuego Berta Sport
1994 Argentina Guillermo Maldonado Volkswagen Gol VW YPF Motorsport
1995 Argentina Juan María Traverso Peugeot 405 Peugeot Sport
1996 Argentina Ernesto Bessone Ford Escort Esso Competición
1997 Argentina Henry Martin Ford Escort Zetec Ford YPF Berta Motorsport
1998 Argentina Omar Martínez Honda Civic Honda Team Pro Racing
1999 Argentina Juan Manuel Silva Honda Civic Honda Team Pro Racing
2000 Argentina Daniel Cingolani Ford Escort Zetec Ford Repsol YPF Berta Motorsport
2001 Argentina Gabriel Ponce de León Ford Escort Zetec Ford Repsol YPF Berta Motorsport
2002 Argentina Norberto Fontana Toyota Corolla Toyota Team Argentina
2003 Argentina Gabriel Ponce de León Ford Focus Ford YPF Berta Motorsport
2004 Argentina Christian Ledesma Chevrolet Astra Chevrolet Pro Racing
2005 Argentina Gabriel Ponce de León Ford Focus Ford YPF Berta Motorsport
2006 Argentina Matías Rossi Chevrolet Astra Chevrolet Pro Racing
2007 Argentina Matías Rossi Chevrolet Astra Chevrolet Pro Racing
2008 Argentina José María López Honda Civic Si Honda Petrobras
2009 Argentina José María López Honda Civic Si Equipo Petrobras
2010 Argentina Norberto Fontana Ford Focus Ford-YPF
2011 Argentina Matías Rossi Toyota Corolla Toyota Team Argentina
Super TC2000 TC2000 (2nd Division)
2012 Argentina José María López Ford Focus PSG16 Team Argentina Franco Girolami Fiat Linea Pro Racing
2013 Argentina Matías Rossi Toyota Corolla Toyota Team Argentina Argentina Matías Milla Fiat Linea Pro Racing
2014 Argentina Néstor Girolami Peugeot 408 Peugeot Lo Jack Team Argentina Facundo Della Motta Honda Civic Sportteam
2015 Argentina Néstor Girolami Peugeot 408 Peugeot Lo Jack Team Argentina Emmanuel Cáceres Honda Civic PSG-16 Team
2016 Argentina Agustín Canapino Chevrolet Cruze Equipo Chevrolet YPF Argentina Antonino García Ford Focus Escudería Fela by RAM
2017 Argentina Facundo Ardusso Renault Fluence Renault Sport Argentina Manuel Luque Renault Fluence Ambrogio Racing Argentina
2018 Argentina Facundo Ardusso Renault Fluence Renault Sport Argentina Marcelo Ciarrocchi Citroën C4 Lounge Citroën Total Racing by PSG
2019 Argentina Leonel Pernía Renault Fluence Renault Sport Argentina Nicolás Moscardini Renault Fluence Ambrogio Racing Argentina
2020 Argentina Matías Rossi Toyota Corolla Toyota Gazoo Racing YPF Infinia Argentina Exequiel Bastidas Toyota Corolla FDC Motor Sports
2021 Argentina Agustín Canapino Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet YPF Argentina Jorge Barrio Renault Fluence Ambrogio Racing
TC2000 TC2000 Series
2022 Argentina Leonel Pernía Renault Fluence Axion Energy Sport Argentina Facundo Marques Renault Fluence Ambrogio Racing
2023 Argentina Leonel Pernía Renault Fluence Axion Energy Sport Argentina Mateo Polakovich Ford Focus JM Motorsport
2024 Argentina Leonel Pernía Renault Fluence Axion Energy Sport
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See also

References

  1. ^ "Radical Sportscars | Racing | Track Day | Road and Race Cars". Archived from the original on 2 April 2012.
  2. ^ Autocosmos (20 February 2022). "Súper TC2000 cambiará su nombre y volverá a los orígenes". Autocosmos (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  3. ^ Panzera, Daniel (4 October 2024). "Pirelli en los 200 Km de Buenos de TC2000". 16 Valvulas (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  4. ^ alonsomanso (6 April 2019). "Conociendo al Súper TC2000". El Otro Lado de las Carreras (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  5. ^ Campeones, Redacción (29 February 2024). "TC2000 presentó su Campeonato Argentino del año 2024". Campeones (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  6. ^ "REGLAMENTO TÉCNICO DE TC2000 TEMPORADA 2024" (PDF). cdaaca.org.ar.
  7. ^ a b "TC2000". tc2000.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Campeonato Argentino 2011: TC 2000, Reglamento de Campeonato" [Argentine Championship 2011: TC 2000 Championship Regulations] (PDF). tc2000.com.ar (in Spanish). TC 2000 Championship. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  9. ^ "Campeonato Argentino 2011: TC 2000, Reglamento de Campeonato" [Argentine Championship 2011: TC 2000 Championship Regulations] (PDF). tc2000.com.ar (in Spanish). TC 2000 Championship. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  10. ^ "Campeonato Argentino 2011: TC 2000, Reglamento de Campeonato" [Argentine Championship 2011: TC 2000 Championship Regulations] (PDF). tc2000.com.ar (in Spanish). TC 2000 Championship. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  11. ^ "REGLAMENTO DEL CAMPEONATO 2023 DE TC2000" (PDF).