Blake Knowles to make TCR Australia debut in Bathurst

New Zealand Formula Ford Champion Blake Knowles will make his TCR Australia debut this weekend at the season-ending Bathurst International. Knowles will be the second kiwi to tackle TCR Australia in 2024, and like Ben Stewart, his opportunity comes at the wheel of Marcus LaDelle’s 99motorsport Audi RS 3 LMS.

The 18-year-old has amassed multiple class wins driving both a Hyundai and Audi TCR cars in New Zealand’s Endurance championships. His credentials are further enhanced by his recent triumph in Formula Ford.

Knowles said: “I have followed along with TCR Australia, when I did the Highlands 6 Hour it was with Clay Richards, so I was watching his progress earlier in the year and it’s something that’s always been on my radar. Some of those drivers in the TCR field are insanely quick, so I’m just going to give it the best crack I can and hopefully we can be fighting within the pack. The goal is to try and do a championship in Australia eventually, and TCR is one we’ve always watched so that would be the dream if we could make 2025 happen.”

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