Donington was playing host to the European Grand Prix in early 1993 and the British Touring Car Championship came along for the ride. This week, the guys are joined by motorsport photographer, Greg Denton, to look back at the weekend of the European Grand Prix at Donington in 1993, where both Ayrton Senna & Tim Harvey produced the drive of their careers in the most atrocious of conditions.Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
With Levi on holiday this week, Greg Haines joins Alex and Adam to welcome former BTCC driver Gary Ayles into the Stories from SuperTouring Studios!Gary tells all about his racing career, including the horrific accident that nearly ended it all before it really started. Gary also reveals just what it was like working with Andy Rouse, along with the story behind his move to the Italian series for 3 seasons. From getting punched by Johnny Cecotto, to ilarious impressions of Anthony Reid, this is one episode you won't want to miss!Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
Joining Alex, Adam & Levi this week is commentator Barry Nutley, to look back at an exciting race meeting at Thruxton in 1997 - a race Barry commentated on for the BBC. We dive into the controversial collision between Audi team mates Bintcliffe & Biela, the drivers reactions to the 'dangerous' conditions, the drama in the pitman and yet another collision between Tim Harvey and John Cleland!This was also the closest Peugeot ever got to taking a BTCC victory, we look into just how close it was!Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
Another touring car legend drops in for a chat with Alex, Adam & Levi this week as 1992 BTCC champion, Tim Harvey joins us to talk about all things Super Touring. Tim shares behind the scenes stories from the shock arrest of Vic Lee and how the team responded, the shock of seeing the Renault 19 for the first time & the subsequent fall out that left him leaving the French marque. He also tells all about the accident that nearly ended his career, his time on the pit wall for Team Dynamics and his move to his current role in the BTCC commentary box!Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
Joining Alex, Adam & Levi this week with their razor-sharp insights are journalist Andrew Charman and Eurosport commentator Greg Haines, unpacking the drama and the thrills of the iconic BTCC meeting at Donington Park in 1998. We rekindle the magic of that historic race, exploring every angle from the media frenzy that followed Mansell to the incredible on track battles between Reid, Cleland, Leslie & Mansell. Whether you're a die-hard touring car fan, or someone who just loves a good motorsport story, you won't want to miss this episode's blend of insightful commentary and the sheer joy of racing's unpredictable nature. Buckle up for a ride that celebrates one of the sport's most unforgettable races.Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
Stories From SuperTouring is back for a new series and Alex, Adam & Levi start off with a bang, as touring car legend James Thompson joins us in the studio to talk about his career in touring cars. Hear how Thompson nearly started off at Ford instead of Vauxhall & the injuries he suffered after two frightening crashes in Super Touring machinery. Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, the boys are joined by Australian motorsport journalist, Aaron Noonan, to look back on the period where Super Touring took over the Bathurst 1000 meeting in 1997 & 1998. They discuss the stories and politics behind the races and one of the greatest qualifying laps for the "Great Race" by Rickard Rydell. GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, the guys are looking back at the biggest rumours and entries that never came to fruition, looking at the possible Mercedes factory team, Gareth Howell's various attempts at entering the BTCC and Alain Prost's chances of racing for Renault...With insights from David Coulthard, John Cleland, Patrick Watts and Ian Flux.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
Joining the boys this week is motorsport journalist Andrew Charman, looking back at the last time the BTCC raced in Wales at Pembrey in 1993. This was also the race that marked the debut of the Ford Mondeo in the BTCC, a race which left Andy Rouse furious in front of the BBC Grandstand cameras. We also found out which driver on the grid shared a hotel room with Ronnie Biggs!GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, the boys are joined by former boss of Peugeot Sport UK, Mick Linford, who oversaw the French manufacturers foray into the BTCC from 1992 to 1998. Mick goes into detail as to why Peugeot never won a BTCC race and just how hard it was for Peugeot to become a competitive face in the series. GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, Alex sits down to look back at the Super Touring Power festival event that was held at Brands Hatch in July. He's joined by the likes of Paul Radisich, Alain Menu, Anthony Reid to talk about why Super Touring is still so popular today. GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, the boys are joined by BRSCC commentator, Scott Woodwiss to look back at the eventful race that took place at Snetterton in 1996, which led to James Thompson taking the first victory for the new Vauxhall Vectra.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, Al, Adam & Levi are joined by one of motorsport’s most colourful and best-loved characters, Ian Flux. We look back on a career filled with a variety of different machinery, including his time in the British Touring Car Championship in the early to mid 90s.Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, Al, Adam and Levi are joined by motoring and touring car journalist Andrew Charman, to take a look back at one of the most controversial championship deciders in the history of motorsport, with some insights from John Cleland.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
The wait is over and Stories From SuperTouring returns for another series - starting off with a bang! Al & Levi are joined for Series 3 by new co-host, former BTCC star, Adam Jones and the guys this week sit down with 1998 BTCC Champion, Rickard Rydell, who tells the tales of his time in the championship. GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, former BTCC driver Craig Baird drops in for a chat, before Al, Levi & Producer Dan discuss YOUR top 5 BTCC races from the SuperTouring era.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, Al & Levi are joined by former BTCC driver Adam Jones & BRSCC commentator Scott Woodwiss to look back at Yvan Muller's first ever BTCC victory at Brands Hatch in 1999. They also look back at the other stories of the weekend, including Aiello losing out on winning £250,000 from TOCA and John Cleland's 200th BTCC race start. GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
An episode with a difference this week, as Al & Levi are joined by MSV Motorsport Events Manager David Willey & Chairman of the Classic Touring Car Racing Club, Stuart Caie, who are previewing the upcoming "Super Touring Power" festival at Brands Hatch on 1st and 2nd of July. Get your tickets for Super Touring Power at www.brandshatch.co.uk.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
This week, Al and Levi are joined by motorsport journalists Andrew Charman & Dan Mason to look back at the controversial story behind Alfa Romeo & their aerodynamics at the start of the 1994 BTCC season. A row that got so controversial, Alfa famously stormed out of the Oulton Park paddock, just as everyone else was heading into the circuit for the race weekend.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
The team are joined this week by Dave Goddard & Tiff Needell to look back at the eventful 1993 TOCA Shoot-Out, which was held at the end of the season at Donington Park. As a non-championship race, there were several guest drivers making an appearance, including F1 stars, Nigel Mansell and Derek Warwick. As part of the look-back, Tiff tells all about his infamous incident with Mansell. GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #StoriesFromSuperTouring on Twitter and Facebook or email pod@1990sBTCC.comSupport the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc.com or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.