STCC and TTA has decided to merge and the championship will use the TTA regulations for the 2013 season. The decision is a result of many and long negotiations between the two organisations.

”We have had a productive dialogue with TTA which has resulted in this solution. We have found a common ground to stand on and we are going to continue to develop the concept to create the best possible conditions for Swedish racing,” said Rickard Pålsson, owner of STCC.

”Swedish racing needs stability and sustainability, that is what we get now. Everyone involved are very happy with the solution. We have got the conditions to create an even stronger platform for Swedish racing and the future looks a lot brighter thanks to that,” said Greger Petersson, Managing Director for TTA.

A strong connection to the car industry is important for the development of the championship. That is why the regulations will go through several planned changes. STCC Managing Director Bob Huzell explains:
”STCC is an important platform for the car industry in regards to marketing. To strengthen the relationship, we have decided to launch a three-year-plan on how to develop the concept. The cars are going to be changed on a number of points. Turbo charged 1.6 liter engines from the different manufacturers will be introduced over time, among other things,” said Huzell.

The solution taken by STCC and TTA was made possible partly thanks to that STCC partner Yokohama stepped aside.

”We owe Yokohama a big thanks and we are going to continue our strong cooperation on different levels during the coming season. We are now going to work hard on the final setup for the coming season in terms of calendar and support classes. We are looking forward to an exciting 2013,” said Huzell.