KCMG commits to double campaign in Japan

Hong Kong-based KCMG announced its plans to run a Honda Civic Type R FK8 in the all-new TCR Japan series and the Super Taikyu.
British driver Matt Howson has been signed for both campaigns and he will be joined by team principal Paul Ip and former Formula Renault Asia champion Jim Ka To for the Super Taikyu events.
Howson and KCMG have a long-standing and successful relationship, having competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship together for four seasons, scoring five LMP2 class wins including the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours.
Last year, KCMG fielded a Honda Civic Type R in TCR Europe, winning the teams’ title with a season-topping four wins. The squad also ran a Civic Type R in the 2019 Dubai 24 Hours, leading early on before being forced to retire, and the TCR Malaysia.

Howson said: “I'm extremely happy to be returning to Japanese racing in TCR and Super Taikyu with KCMG and Honda. TCR Japan will be a change in discipline for me, but I've adored Touring Cars since the 1990s and I've always loved pure wheel-to-wheel racing. Super Taikyu will allow me to continue my passion for endurance racing. Early testing with the Civic Type R has been very promising, I know the Japanese circuits well and hope for great success in both series.”

Ip echoed: “We’re very happy to have Matt return to KCMG for our TCR racing activities in Asia this year. In Matt and Jim Ka To we have two fantastic drivers, who know endurance racing and these circuits very well. We are positive about our prospects this year and I’m looking forward to getting started with the five-hour Suzuka race this weekend.”

Jim Ka To added: “I’m really excited to be a part of the KCMG squad in Super Taikyu this year. The Honda Civic Type R is great to drive and I thought our performance in the Dubai 24 Hours was really strong. With Matt and Paul on board, we can expect to be fighting at the front again.”