2025 Malaysia Touring Car Championship Unveils Updated Sporting Regulations

SEPANG, March 20, 2025 — The Malaysia Touring Car Championship (MTCC) has officially released its 2025 Sporting Regulations, outlining major updates for the upcoming season, set to commence in May at Sepang International Circuit.

Season Overview

The 2025 MTCC season will feature four competitive rounds:

• Round 1: May 2–4
• Round 2: July 25–27
• Round 3: August 8–10
• Round 4: September 5–7

Each category is limited to a maximum of four rounds. Events may be canceled or merged if fewer than six entries are received per class.

Categories & Format

Two main categories are confirmed:

• TP-2000 (Touring Production 2000): Turbo and NA classes, single-driver format
• MT-1600 (Malaysia Touring 1600): Turbo and NA classes, mandatory two-driver format

Race formats vary:

• TP-2000: 30 mins + 1 lap sprint races
• MT-1600: 50-minute races with 90-second mandatory pit stops
• Special format: 300km endurance race with two 5-minute pit stops and refueling

Licensing & Entry

Drivers must hold a national competition license from MAM or their respective ASN. Entry fees are set at RM11,000 for the full season or RM4,000 per round, with late fees doubling for late registrants.

Points & Prizes

Points are awarded to the top 10 finishers per race and top 5 in qualifying. Endurance rounds offer double points. Championship prizes include trophies and cash, with up to RM11,000 for 1st place winners in key classes.

Success Ballast & Penalties

A success ballast system applies post-Race 2 in each round:

• 1st place: +30kg
• 2nd: +20kg
• 3rd: +10kg

Additional pit stop time penalties also apply based on driver pairing and prior results. A strict penalty system is in place for infractions ranging from unsafe release to skipping mandatory stops.

Race Operations & Safety

Starts include rolling, standing, or safety car procedures. Full Course Yellow and Safety Car protocols are detailed for incident management. Scrutineering includes strict checks on equipment and technical compliance, with mandatory use of timing transponders.

Organiser

The series is organised by Sepang International Circuit Sdn Bhd under MAM regulation, with a panel of experienced race officials led by Mr. Fazli Mukhtar Affandi as Clerk of the Course.