Reverse Grid Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Tetreault-Blay
Author and podcaster Chris Tetreault-Blay returns with a brand-new show, showcasing the very best (and maybe even the worst) moments of the British Touring Car Championship!
From the ups and downs on and off the track of today's competition, and even a delve into the BTCC's rich history - it's all here!
Before Reverse Grid takes its own seasonal break, for the final episode of 2023 Chris & Lee take a trip back in time and delve into two classic BTCC seasons.1995 is best remembered for seeing John Cleland secure his second BTCC Driver's championship in the Vauxhall Cavalier's swansong season, fighting off a spectacular late title challenge from Renault's Alain Menu, in a season where fellow BTCC legend Matt Neal also won the Independent's championship in his Ford Mondeo.Fast-forward two decades to 2015, which saw fellow Scot Gordon Shedden also secure his second BTCC title in a nail-biting finale, battling to the very end with season-long rival, Jason Plato. The season was also remembered for the number of driver-moves pre-season, with defending 2014 champion Colin Turkington, Jason Plato, 2013 champion Andrew Jordan and Aron Smith all serving their first seasons with new teams.If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com#ReverseGridPod #btcc
In the second of a two-part round-up feature, Chris & Lee give a full season review by discussing and rating each of the regular drivers on the grid this year.
The criteria are simple - we look at each driver who has appeared in at 3 least meetings and score them out of 10 for how well each of us feels they performed.
Who exceeded on the track? And who are those who fell short of expectation, in our opinion?
Part 2 concludes the countdown by reviewing the drivers who placed 14th through to 1st in the championship, starting with Tom Chilton and concluding with the eventual 2023 Driver's champion, Ash Sutton.
If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
In the first of a two-part round-up feature, Chris & Lee give a full season review by discussing and rating each of the regular drivers on the grid this year.
The criteria are simple - we look at each driver who has appeared in at 3 least meetings and score them out of 10 for how well each of us feels they performed.
Who exceeded on the track? And who are those who fell short of expectation, in our opinion?
Part 1 counts up down (or up) the drivers who placed 29th (Nick Halstead) to 15th (Andrew Watson) in the final standings.
If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
The curtains finally came down on the 2023 BTCC season almost 2 weeks ago at Brands Hatch, seeing Ash Sutton achieve what many believe he would do and sealed his record-equalling 4th BTCC title and other records in the process.Chris & Lee catch up on all the highs and lows from the meeting, which gave us a mix of high emotions and some classic elbows-out BTCC racing in the famed reverse grid race at the conclusion of the campaign.If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
While many predict that this year's title race is already all but over, the BTCC's recent visit to Silverstone proved that the old magic of the competition is still alive and - quite possibly! - so is Tom Ingram's claim to this year's crown.
From qualifying on the Saturday, the penultimate weekend of the 2023 season still left us all guessing as Mikey Doble proved that the Power Maxed Racing Vauxhall Astra was enough to stop NAPA Racing's pole-position dominance. Still, the weather proved once again to be a deciding factor in leaving us all guessing what was going to unfold on the track.
Join Chris & Lee as they once again unpack the highs and lows of the weekend's action, while also looking ahead to this weekend's finale.
If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
In a particularly fun episode this week, Chris & Lee both come armed with their 5 favourite-ever BTCC motors from the last 40 years. These choices are not based on what were statistically the greatest or highest-performing cars, this is imply down to personal choice and nostalgia, whether they be linked to a favourite driver, an iconic moment or just the eye-catching livery!If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
Rounds 22, 23 & 24 of the British Touring Car Championship played out over the Bank Holiday weekend in the competition's long-awaited return to the Donington Park GP loop.
Chris & Lee discuss the main events that occurred over the weekend, which saw Rory Butcher join championship runners-up Ash Sutton and Tom Ingram in sharing spoils along with podiums for Jake Hill, Adam Morgan and Aron Taylor-Smith.
The title race is still very much alive, despite Sutton marginally extending his lead over Ingram. But what part are the rules and regulations playing in shaping this year's competition?
If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.
You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
BTCC's visit to Knockhill promised more twists and turns in this year's championship and, boy, did it ever deliver!
From the dramatic reversal of results in race one to Sutton's epic battles with Josh Cook & Jake Hill and Power Maxed Racing's return to the podium, there was definitely much for Chris & Lee to unpack.
The guys also look ahead to this weekend's meeting as the BTCC makes its return trip to Donington Park, and the first time on the GP circuit for 21 years!
If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.
You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
It's a new race week and, with it, a brand new episode!
Chris and Lee catch up on all the action from Croft where NAPA Racing UK well and truly continued to show their dominance, but Team BMW continued to take the fight to them in both the Driver's and Team's championships.
We also take a look ahead at what could possibly be in store for us this weekend at Knockhill as the BTCC takes the trip north of the border.
If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.
You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
ReverseGridPod #BTCC #podcast
This episode marks the start of a brand-new era for Reverse Grid Podcast, as Chris welcomes his new co-host Lee Tilston.
We kick off the new regime by talking about our earliest and fondest BTCC memories, the magic of drivers such as Steve Soper, John Cleland & Jason Plato and a look ahead at what may await us in the second half of the 2023 BTCC campaign!
If you enjoyed this episode, please ensure you subscribe to the show and also follow 'Reverse Grid - The Unofficial BTCC Podcast' on Facebook.
You can also email us at reversegridbtccpod@gmail.com
ReverseGridPod #BTCC #podcast
In this episode, Chris is joined by another up-and-coming star of the BTCC support series as he chats to Mini Challenge Trophy newcome, Maximus Hall.
Max discusses his route into motorsport, from his karting days to being crowned last year's Junior Saloon Car Champion and through to his debut season this year in the Vertu Mini Challenge Trophy.
Not wasting any time in making his mark, Max has already enjoyed successful outings at Snetterton and Thruxton and lets us into his plans for the second-half of the season and beyond.
To keep up-to-date with Max's latest results and news, be sure to follow him on social media:
Instagram: @maximushall0
Facebook: @MaximusHall0
Enjoyed this episode?
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
After an extended break, Reverse Grid Podcast is back!
In this episode, Chris takes a look at the 2023 British Touring Car Champion season so far and provides exciting updates from a couple of last year's very special guests!
Enjoyed this episode?
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
In this episode, Chris welcomes one of the possible stars of the future as he chats to current Junior Saloon Car Championship star, Travis Chapman.
With an early start on the karting circuit, Travis has already made his mark in the JSCC since his debut last season and currently sits 4th in the championship heading into the final race weekend at Brands Hatch.
Travis also talks about an exciting charity karting event he is part of on Saturday 15th October, in support of Race Against Dementia.
To find out more about this event, please check out Noah Media Group on Facebook and Twitter.
For anyone wanting to find out more about where to catch the action of the JSCC or for information about how to get involved, check out the below:
Website: www.juniorsaloons.co.uk
Facebook: @JuniorSaloonCarChampionship
To keep up-to-date on Travis' own news, check out his socials:
Facebook: @TravisChapmanRacing
Instagram: @travis.chapman.racing77
TikTok: @travis.chapman
Enjoyed this episode?
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
On the eve of the finale for BTCC 2022, it is time to have a look at the high's and lows from Silverstone and a look forward to how the championship picture could potentially unfold this weekend at Brands Hatch!
Can Colin Turkington overcome the odds and claim his record-setting 5th title win?
Will Ash Sutton stake his claim as the future 'Greatest-Ever' with his record-equalling 4th?
Or will it be a case of 'new blood gets the crown', with Tom Ingram or Jake Hill?
Enjoyed this episode?
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
Chris welcomes to Ian Cook to the show, an artist whose work is truly one-of-a-kind and is known throughout the motorsport world!
Also known as POPBANGCOLOUR, Ian creates his masterpieces using - wait for it! - radio-control cars and parts. His unique style quickly gained gained him recognition from brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover & Aston Martin, TV exposure on ITV News, Blue Peter, The One Show & Top Gear, with the turning-point in his career being the creation of a three-storey-high painting of Lewis Hamilton for Reebok in 2008 which was displayed at Tower Bridge.
In this interview, Ian recounts these memories and more, including how Covid-19 forced him to find a new way to create art at home - resulting in his now famous #ContinuousCar project, which has seen him produce single-line drawings of over 1000 cars! BTCC fans in particular will recognise Ian's work from his appearances at several events over the years and the #ContinuousCar artwork which adorned the official event programmes at both Thruxton meetings in 2022.
To keep up-to-date with Ian's latest work, news or to contact him to commission a unique POPBANGCOLOUR masterpiece of your own, be sure to check out his social media pages (@popbangcolour on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok) and website: www.popbangcolour.com
Enjoyed this episode?
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
Chris welcomes Alex Burnham - professional motorsport historian, commentator, author and host of The Motorsport Detective - to discuss and attempt to answer one of the most widely-debated topics in the world of British Touring Cars - who exactly can be considered to be the greatest BTCC driver in history?
To explore this, Chris and Alex chat about the many factors involved in deciding who could wear the crown as the 'best ever', and how the sport's changing landscape may make this even harder to answer.
Be sure to check out Alex's 'Motorsport Detective' series on YouTube as well as following him on social media to be kept updated to his latest news and releases:
Facebook: @AlexBHistorian
Instagram: @a_burnham1
Twitter: @AlexBurnham11
Website: www.alexbhistorian.co.uk
Enjoyed this episode?
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
In this episode, Chris is joined by Bradley Gravett, son of BTCC legend & former champion Robb Gravett and current star in the Quaife Mini Challenge!
Bradley talks about his career in motorsport so far, the expectation and pressures that come with carrying the Gravett name, a potential future in BTCC and his recent move to Exceler8 motorsport to further his chances of success in the JCW Mini Challenge series.
Bradley makes his debut for Exceler8 motorsport on 25th September 2022, at Silverstone.
To keep up-to-date with all of Bradley's latest news, be sure to check out and follow him on social media:
Facebook: @BradleyGravettRacing
Twitter: @BradleyGravett
Instagram: @bradleygravett
Enjoyed this episode?
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
Chris welcomes Steve Martin, a fellow BTCC fan with some great stories to share! As well as being an advocate of the years of the Ford Mondeo in particular, Steve has been an active motorsport marshall for over 20 years and can regularly be seen donning the orange at his local circuit, Oulton Park! Hear as Steve discusses a couple of memorable encounters he has had on the track and his pick for who will be crowned champion for 2022! Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
Fresh off of being amongst the thousands in attendance over Bank Holiday weekend, Chris gives us the run-down of the highs and lows from rounds 22, 23 & 24 as the BTCC roars into Thruxton! Having built up considerable momentum last time out at Snetterton, could Colin Turkington maintain or even extend his lead at the top of the championship? And all eyes were on BTC Racing's Josh Cook to see if he could strengthen his reputation as the 'King of Thruxton'! Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
A quick look back at the main talking points from rounds 19, 20 & 21 of the British Touring Car Championship - including big milestones for both Colin Turkington & Jason Plato - and a look forward to this weekend's meeting at Thruxton for rounds 22, 23 & 24.
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com
In the debut episode of Reverse Grid, Chris discusses the 'why?' behind this new podcast, how his childhood love of motorsport has helped shape his love of BTCC today and what we can expect from the series as a whole!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTPodNet
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84
Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com