Fighting in three cities, Sailun fully supports the first half of the 2025 CTCC season.

From August 8th to 10th, the fourth round of the 2025 CTCC China Touring Car Championship will kick off at the Ordos International Circuit. This marks the return of the top-tier CTCC to Inner Mongolia after a 12-year hiatus, and signifies the start of the second half of the 2025 CTCC season.

After fierce competition in Shanghai Jiading, Zhejiang Ningbo, and Shaoxing Keqiao, the first half of the CTCC season has temporarily concluded. In these three races spanning three cities, Sailun, as the exclusive tire supplier for the CTCC China Cup and the TCR Asia Series, provided high-quality racing tires and professional racing support services, helping a host of strong drivers strive for championships.

A Powerful Lineup of Racing Teams

The 2025 CTCC season boasts the largest lineup in the series' history, with over 120 cars participating in the opening race. The CTCC China Cup and the TCR Asia Series, with Sailun as the official tire supplier, also feature numerous top-tier teams. In the CTCC China Cup, several teams with years of experience in national touring car racing, including SAIC Volkswagen 333 Team, Lynk & Co Team, Zhuzhou Jiren Ziyou Tianxiang Team, and Zhejiang 326 Team, fielded multiple cars to compete.

The TCR Asia Series welcomed a refreshed lineup this season, featuring strong Chinese teams such as Guangzhou Spark Racing, Team TRC, Chengdu RevX Racing, and Shanghai Z.SPEED Community Team, as well as top international teams like Eurasia Motorsport and Z.SPEED MAS. Both series showcased a host of talented drivers, delivering high-speed track battles for the fans.

Emerging Stars on the China Cup Battlefield

"Rising Stars Shine on the Track" was the main theme of the first half of the CTCC China Cup 2025 season. From the beginning of the season, several highly talented drivers emerged, achieving numerous successes.

In late April, the annual season opener kicked off in Jiading, Shanghai. The Han Chang/Jin Bian duo took an early lead in the first round, securing a winning start for the Zhuzhou Jiren Ziyou Tianxiang Racing Team. The Jiangmen Xingrui Racing Team, competing with a single-driver crew, made a strong comeback in the second round, with Cheng Chunhua taking the overall championship.

In May, the Zhejiang Ningbo round commenced under the sweltering summer heat. The racing tires on the track demonstrated excellent stability in the hot weather, providing a solid foundation for the drivers' pursuit of success. In the first round, the Zhuzhou Jiren Ziyou Tianxiang Racing Team's No. 21 car, driven by Han Chang and Jin Bian, secured another victory, standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the top podium. In the second round, Yan Chuang of the Fancy Zongheng Racing Team's No. 27 car achieved a breakthrough, winning both the overall championship and the TCS category title.

At the end of June, in Shaoxing Keqiao, a sudden downpour at the end of the first round of the race forced an early end to the competition. Gao Huayang of the SAIC Volkswagen 333 team managed a dramatic comeback, securing his first win of the season. In the second round, Yang Zheng, a young driver from the 300+ team, outperformed a group of veteran drivers to claim the overall championship, witnessing a shining moment for a rising star.

TCR Asia Series: International Driver Showdown

The TCR Asia Series, featuring many renowned touring car drivers from China and the Asia-Pacific region, was equally exciting. In the first round of the year held at the Shanghai International Circuit, Zhang Qianshang, with years of experience in GT and touring car racing, representing Chengdu RevX Racing, showcased his skills in the 13-lap sprint, winning the first round. Liu Zichen, a key member of the Zhejiang 326 team, launched a strong comeback in the second round at the Shanghai Jiading station, crossing the finish line with a significant 15-second advantage to claim the championship trophy.

In the Ningbo, Zhejiang leg of the race, Zhang Qianshang once again displayed exceptional competitive form in the first round, securing another victory. In the second round, frequent track accidents disrupted the race multiple times, but Liu Zichen maintained a steady pace, leading all the way to the championship.

After four rounds of the TCR Asia Series, Zhang Qianshang and Liu Zichen each have two wins, occupying the top two spots in the driver standings. In addition, several rising stars, including Sun Juran of Guangzhou Spark Racing and Chen Haoting of Team TRC, also demonstrated outstanding speed. Sailun will continue to support the series in the second half of the season, sharing a thrilling high-speed spectacle with the track elites.

Sailing Continues to Provide Technical Support for the New Journey

As the sole designated tire supplier for the CTCC China Cup and the TCR Asia Series, Sailun continues to fully integrate its most advanced Liquid Gold Tire technology into its racing tire products, providing drivers with superior handling to help them achieve excellent results.

From Shanghai to Ningbo and then to Shaoxing, from scorching heat under the bright sun to torrential rain on the wet tracks, Sailun tires consistently demonstrated their formidable track performance, combining lap times with long-distance endurance, becoming a perfect partner for drivers throughout the races.

The first half of the CTCC season has temporarily concluded. In August, the competition will reignite at the Ordos International Circuit, known as the "track on the grasslands." Sailun will continue to leverage its superior technology and deep collaboration with the race, writing a new chapter in technological support and presenting fans with more thrilling racing moments.