2025 CTCC Ordos Station concluded successfully

On August 10th, the second round of the 2025 CTCC China Circuit Professional Racing Series (CTCC) Ordos Station welcomed exciting competition. The TCR China Series, CTCC China Cup, and the partner event, the Lynk & Co Cup City Racing, continued their fierce competition at the Ordos International Circuit, presenting a peak showdown. Meanwhile, a variety of cultural and tourism activities complemented the intense racing, creating a joyful chapter for the Ordos racing weekend.

Award Presenters | Left: Wen Yuan, Honorary Chairman of the Ordos Automobile and Motorcycle Federation

Center: Liu Xin, Level 4 Researcher, Ordos Municipal People's Government Office

Right: Chang Cheng, Michelin China Motorsport Manager

In the TCR China Series, the Lynk & Co Jetta Racing team once again swept the TCR China Championship podium, with Zhu Dawei taking first place and Zhang Zhiqiang taking second place. Zhang Zhiqiang also won the Michelin Fastest Lap Award for the race. Wang Risheng took third place.

Award Presenter: Wen Yuan, Honorary Chairman of the Ordos Automobile and Motorcycle Federation

In the TCR China Championship Challenge Cup category, Pan Dejun of the Jiekai Racing Team won another victory, Liang Jingxi of Guangzhou Spark Racing took second place, and Hu Heng of Guiyang DTM Racing By FORCE took third place.

Award Presenter: Chang Cheng, Michelin China Motorsport Manager

Sun Juran of Guangzhou Spark Racing won the TCR China Challenge Championship and also received the Michelin Fastest Lap Award. Liu Zichen of Zhejiang 326 Team and Liu Chao of Delta Racing Team took second and third place, respectively.

In the China Cup, Gao Huayang of SAIC Volkswagen 333 Racing achieved a stunning final lap performance, overtaking several opponents and securing first place overall and the TCS class championship. Liu Ning/Zhao Shiyan/Wu Yifan of Zhejiang 326 Racing Team won the TCR class. An Junda/Guo Shen of Beijing Qidu Racing Team came from behind to reverse the situation and take first place in the TC1 class. Bao Xuejiao/Liu Chao of LPCC Racing Team rebounded strongly from yesterday's retirement to win the TC2 class. Li Jiajun/Yu Xiaobo of Shenzhen Bonu Racing Team advanced further, becoming the new winners of the TC3 class.

At noon that day, the CTCC Ordos held a starting ceremony on the track. Attendees included Zhan Guojun, Chairman of the China Automobile and Motorcycle Federation; Hao Yun, Deputy Secretary-General of the Ordos Municipal People's Government; Liu Yufei, Deputy Director of the Ordos Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau; Guo Zhanbin, Level 3 Researcher of the Ordos Municipal Education and Sports Bureau; Liu Xin, Level 4 Researcher of the Ordos Municipal People's Government Office; Du Jiabin, Deputy District Mayor of the Kangbashi District People's Government; Zheng Weigang, Deputy Director of the Kangbashi District Education and Sports Bureau; Wuriga, Deputy Director of the Kangbashi District Culture and Tourism Bureau; Jiang Xinming, President of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Association; Li Dan, Director of Autosport for Lynk & Co Zeekr; and Jin, Vice President of the Ordos Cultural Tourism Industry Association. The launch ceremony was attended by Wang Xueer, Chairman of Neng Group; Ma Ben, Asia Pacific Race Director of Michelin; Wen Yuan, Honorary Chairman of the Ordos Automobile and Motorcycle Federation; Hu Lianghuai, Vice President of Ordos Taifaxiang Industry and Trade (Group) Co., Ltd.; Li Ningjie, Race Director of Sailun Group; Chen Bo, General Manager of ARTKA Wheel Brand; Huang En, General Manager of Xi'an Pani Green Cultural Development Co., Ltd.; Si Teqi, General Manager of Beijing Lutes Culture Media Co., Ltd.; Cheng Guang, General Manager of Shanghai Lisheng Sports Culture Communication Co., Ltd.; and Wang Gang, General Manager of Ordos Golden Bay International Racing City Development Co., Ltd.

The starting ceremony began with a roar of electrifying automobile and motorcycle stunts. Following this, folk dances imbued with rich regional flavor and distinctive equestrian performances took the stage, offering the audience a crossover feast where traditional culture meets the passion of modern racing. Under the watchful eyes of the audience, Zhan Guojun, President of the China Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Federation, announced the start of the race, and Liu Yufei, Deputy Director of the Ordos Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau, waved the green flag. The participating vehicles revved their engines, ushering in the climactic showdown of the event.

Twelve-Year Classic Reunion: CTCC Helps Boost Consumption

This event marks the return of CTCC to Ordos after a 12-year absence. To maximize the overall benefits of the event, Ordos has launched a series of innovative initiatives around the race, including a "Tourism Card" program, welcoming drivers from across the country to visit the city.

Ordos native driver Liu Chao successfully secured a podium finish in the TCR China Series at this event. He shared the story behind this event: "I'm from Ordos. The last time I visited this circuit was 12 years ago, as a spectator, sitting in the stands and watching the CTCC. Now, as a driver, I'm participating in the CTCC and even standing on the podium, which is very meaningful to me. I welcome all drivers to Ordos often, and I hope to see more races held here!"

Sharing a Blueprint, Lisheng Sports and Ordos Achieve Strategic Cooperation

On this occasion of the long-awaited reunion between the CTCC and Ordos, Shanghai Lisheng Sports Culture Communication Co., Ltd. and Ordos Golden Bay International Racing City Development Co., Ltd. officially signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement at the race site. This powerful alliance aims to deeply integrate the resources of both parties and jointly promote the upgrading and iteration of Ordos' motorsports industry and the high-quality development of the regional economy.

As the core operator and promoter of the CTCC and TCR series, Lisheng Sports has partnered with the Ordos International Circuit, Northwest China's only FIA-certified Grade 2 track, to provide a more robust support platform for top Chinese teams and manufacturers. This includes offering exclusive discounts on private testing, facilitating the collection of technical data and the overall development of the racing ecosystem. Furthermore, Lisheng Sports will systematically support Ordos in cultivating local racing talent and continuously introduce more high-profile domestic and international competitions, jointly exploring innovative paths for the deep integration of motorsports with urban development and industrial upgrading.

As a national-level racing platform that brings together top professional drivers, automakers, and professional clubs, CTCC has always been committed to collaborative development with the host cities of each race, leveraging the powerful influence of motorsport to empower the upgrading of local cultural and tourism industries. Lisheng Sports has previously established a deep and long-lasting successful partnership model with relevant departments in Shaoxing, Zhuzhou, and other cities. This strategic partnership with the Ordos International Circuit will undoubtedly set another benchmark for "racing to empower urban development."

Ignite the Warm City, CTCC Presents a Feast of Racing, Culture, and Tourism

The CTCC Ordos race marked the start of the second half of the 2025 season. During the event, CTCC presented exciting competitions in three core events at the Ordos International Circuit: the TCR China Series, the CTCC China Cup, and the co-organized Lynk & Co Cup City Racing Series.

Off the track, the excitement was just as great. Thrilling car stunts garnered rounds of applause, the dynamic CTCC Ordos Rap and Electronic Music Festival ignited the atmosphere, and up-close autograph sessions with drivers built a bridge of communication between fans and star drivers.

The outdoor spectator area was equally bustling. Booths such as the CTCC official store, Michelin, and DoCar.com responded to the enthusiasm of fans with engaging interactive prize-giving activities and immersive experiences. The creative trunk bazaar showcased a fascinating fusion of automotive culture and lifestyle aesthetics. By meticulously crafting an innovative trinity of "top-level competition, immersive experience, and spectacular performances," the CTCC successfully transformed the Ordos race into a nationally accessible racing cultural festival. The race weekend attracted an average of approximately 7,000 spectators daily, fully demonstrating the immense appeal of motorsports and the vibrant integration of culture, sports, and tourism.

Lynk & Co. dominated the top five, Sun Juran secured victory in the Challenge Race

Moving to the heart of the action, Sunday saw the second round finals of each major event. As drivers and teams deepened their understanding of the track, the competition intensified. The reverse-start rule of the TCR China Series also created more offensive and defensive duels.

In the TCR China Series, the Lynk & Co team achieved a resounding victory, securing a commanding top five finish. Lynk & Co's Jiekai Racing team swept the top three spots in the TCR China Championship, while Jiekai Racing's Pan Dejun secured another victory in the Challenge Cup category. The Lynk & Co team not only showcased their teamwork in this round, but also engaged in fierce internal battles, creating a thrilling offensive and defensive showdown for both online and offline viewers.

David Zhu, winner of this round of the TCR China Championship, said: "We had a perfect weekend in Ordos. I had been having issues with my starts, but the team finally found the cause on Saturday night and fixed the issue by replacing a relevant part. As a result, I had a very smooth start in round two. I avoided the chaos at the start, chased back, and found opportunities after the safety car returned to gradually move into first place. Our car was in excellent condition in this round, and we ultimately achieved a perfect result. I hope to continue this good momentum in the next round in Shanghai."

Pan Dejun faced the challenge head-on in this round, once again winning the TCR China Championship Challenge Cup class championship at the Ordos round. He said: "I started from pole position this round, but my start wasn't ideal. I later crashed, damaging my right rear wheel. This made the car unstable turning right, and the front tire was wearing out. So I focused on defense, and ultimately finished the race successfully and won the class championship. I'm very happy."

Guangzhou Spark Racing's Liang Jingxi shook off his disappointment from the first round and took second place in the TCR China Championship Challenge Cup class. Guiyang DTM Racing By FORCE's Hu Heng took third place.

In the TCR China Challenge, Guangzhou Spark Racing's Sun Juran, who had already put in an impressive performance during practice, secured victory. Zhejiang 326 Racing Team's Liu Zichen took second place, while Delta Racing Team's Liu Chao, competing at home, took third place. Sun Ju Ran said: "I started this round conservatively, successfully avoiding the incident ahead of me after the start, and then pushed forward with a positive attitude. My tires started to wear out in the latter part of the race, but I managed to maintain my position and finish successfully."

China Cup Tactical Game, "Late-Winning" Drama

The second round of the China Cup final was once again filled with exciting battles and fierce attack and defense. The intense situation led to two safety car deployments. Coincidentally, with the pit stop window open, many teams chose to complete their mandatory pit stops under the safety car. The race became not only a test of speed, but also a battle of tactics between the participating teams, and a competition of efficiency and precision in their pit stops.

Award Presenter: Chen Bo, General Manager of ARTKA Wheel Brand

SAIC Volkswagen 333 Team delivered another impressive performance in the second round. Starting from the back of the pack, Gao Huayang raced forward in the first half of the race, overtaking the lead group. He then fired on the final lap, overtaking two cars in quick succession to finish first overall and the TCS class champion! Second place in the class went to Liang Qi/Ma Yuexing of Beijing Feizi Racing Team, and third place went to Sun Chao/Tang Shuyan of SAIC Volkswagen 333 Team.

With the two final rounds of the three major events concluded, the CTCC has successfully completed its journey in Ordos. The next stop will be the Shanghai International Circuit. We look forward to seeing you there!