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Touring Car Junior Cup title fight opens at Salzburg Ring

4 September 2026

The Touring Car Junior Cup championship got underway at Salzburg Ring with slipstreaming battles setting the tone for the season ahead. The Austrian circuit hosted the opening round of the series, where close racing and tactical positioning featured prominently as drivers competed for early championship points.

The slipstream-dependent nature of racing at Salzburg Ring created opportunities for overtaking and strategic racing throughout the event, with competitors using tow advantage to challenge for positions. The opening round established the competitive landscape for the remainder of the season as the junior touring car grid begins its title campaign.