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References
- ↑ "TCR Korea unveils 2019 calendar". tcr-series.com. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ↑ "TCR Korea reveals 2019 calendar". TouringCarTimes.com. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.