Paul Sheard Racing in 2023 TCR UK full season campaign

Paul Sheard Racing is back for the 2023 TCR UK, as the team committed to two full-season entries for Joe Marshall and Garry Townsend.

The team made two appearances last year at Donington Park and Snetterton with George Heler and Jonathan Beeson and will return in 2023 with two ex-WTCR Audi RS 3 LMS II cars, marking the first time the new model of the German car compete in TCR UK.
“After last year’s two entries, it was clear to us that we should be a part of TCR UK full time, and 2023 is the first part of that journey,” said Race Engineer Peppe Planeta. “With the level of TCR competition growing on a global scale, we are proud to bring the new Audi model to TCR UK with the aim of being competitive with both Marshall and Townsend. We do have a third Audi waiting in the wings and we are looking to bring that car into the championship with the right driver combination.”
“I’m really pleased to have finalised a deal with Paul Sheard Racing. It’s like a blast from the past as I started my racing career in Mazda’s with Paul back in 2018 with some great results,” said Marshall. “I’m confident we can carry that successful partnership forward into TCR UK; the Audi is a phenomenal car and has proved its worth abroad already. I can’t wait to get started!”
Townsend, who has recently tested his Audi TCR, echoed: “I’ve raced for the last 37 years without missing a season and I can say that after trying the Audi in testing, I’m very excited for what 2023 will bring. I was impressed with the level of grip in the car and how easy I was able to adjust to it. Touring Cars was always the aim and after spending many years trying, I’m finally able to go racing in the category at a time when TCR UK is on the up. It’s an exciting time to join the championship.”

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