TCR community mourns the passing of Garry Rogers

The TCR community mourns the passing of Garry Rogers, a legend of Australian motorsport and a truly instrumental figure in the establishment and running of the TCR Australia championship.

An accomplished racing driver, successful automotive businessman, celebrated team owner and motorsport patron, the 80-years old Garry leaves an and enduring legacy from his time in motorsport.

David Sonenscher, TCR Australia Series Director, said: “We are shocked to learn of the passing of Garry. TCR Australia owes its existence to him, for both his commitment to the series as the owner of Australian Racing Group which operated the series from 2019-2024, and for his team Garry Rogers Motorsport fielding as many as seven cars in the series. TCR Australia expresses its deepest sympathies to Garry’s extended family and many friends, and the team.”

WSC President Marcello Lotti, added: “This was unexpected bad news that made all of us are very sad. Garry has been a legend in Australian motorsport and has kept on working with endless passion until the end. He has been an example for all of us, and we must thank him for what he has done for motorsport in general and for TCR Australia of which he has been the greatest supporter. On behalf of the whole TCR community I wish to express our deepest sympathies to his son Barry, their family and the team.”

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