Stories from SuperTouring: Recent Episodes
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Series 5 of Stories From SuperTouring is only a week away & Alex is here to announce the first guest for Series 5 & also the brand new Stories From SuperTouring Paddock Club!
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In this special episode of Stories From SuperTouring, Alex, Adam, Levi are joined again by Greg Haines as they walk around the Brands Hatch circuit and talk about infamous moments in Super Touring history around the circuit.
They are joined at times by podcast regular, Andrew Charman, whilst the wonderful Alan Hyde also drops in for a quick chat.
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Our special episodes from Brands Hatch continue, as Alex and Greg Haines sit down for a brilliant chat with touring car legend, Steve Soper.
Steve tells us all about his career with BMW, battles with Rouse, the end of his career with Peugeot and of course, that infamous incident with John Cleland in the 1992 BTCC title decider!
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In the first of our special episodes from Super Touring Power 2 at Brands Hatch, Steve Rider joins Alex and Adam for a brief chat about the Super Touring era of touring car racing & he promises to join us for a full episode soon!
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Alas, it's the end of Series 4 & to celebrate another successful series, Alex, Adam & Levi are joined once again by Greg Haines, to answer YOUR questions about the Super Touring era of touring car racing.
They discuss why certain models were never seen as independent entries, who was the best privateer behind Matt Neal & which drivers they would have loved to see enter the BTCC during the era.
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The guys this week are joined by motorsport commentator Greg Haines, who helps us build our Top 10 drivers based on the BTCC between 1991 and 2000.
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This week, the guys are joined by BTCC legends John Cleland & Anthony Reid who preview the forthcoming Super Touring Power festival at Brands Hatch. We are also joined by the organisers of the event, David Willey & Stuart Caie as the sound of Super Tourers once again grace the Brands Hatch circuit at the end of June.
David & Stuart tell us everything about the event, whilst John and Anthony reminisce about their times racing super tourers around Brands Hatch, with their own unique stories!
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The BTCC held its inaugural night race at Snetterton in 1999 and touring car journalists Andrew Charman & Andrew Golby join the gang this week to look back at the memorable meeting.
We discuss Charlie Cox's memorable one-liners, the unlucky James Thompson and the incredible post race argument between Peter Kox and Yvan Muller!
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Motorsport royalty drops into the studio this week, as Formula 1 winner and ex BTCC commentator John Watson joins the show to talk all about his motorsport career, on and off track!
John tells us how he got the BTCC gig at the start of 1998, the pit falls of the live rounds and even the time him and Charlie Cox had an arguement live on air!
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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.
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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 hilarious impressions of Anthony Reid, this is one episode you won't want to miss!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This week, Al and Levi are joined by former BTCC star, Patrick Watts - who talks about his time in the series, along with a variety of other stories from the championship.
Patrick is his usual self, full of laughter and strong language - you have been warned!
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This week, Al & Levi are joined by former BTCC driver Adam Jones & journalist Adam Towler to look back at the opening rounds of the 1998 BTCC at Thruxton.
With lots of new rules to shake up the order, Alain Menu produced a masterclass in touring car racing, which was only overshadowed by the mystery of who was spraying oil all over the circuit.
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The wait is over and Stories From SuperTouring returns for another series - starting off with a bang, as Al & Levi are joined by touring car legend Gabriele Tarquini, who talks about his time in F1, Alfa Romeo wings, rolling at Knockhill, why Honda never won a Super Touring title & even gives us an impression of commentator Murray Walker!
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This episode of Stories From SuperTouring is released on the 20th anniversary of the tragic passing of 1991 BTCC champion Will Hoy, so Al sits down with family, friends and former colleagues of Will to celebrate his life and career in this special episode.
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We've reached the end of the first series of Stories from SuperTouring, so we are answering your questions that you have sent in via email. Dave Goddard joins Al, Levi and Producer Dan, where we'll tackle topics including: Ian Heward's BTCC career, the best of the Independents, Alfa Romeo's aborted return in 1998 and just how good was Paul Radisich?!
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Something different this week, as Al, Levi & Producer Dan run down their top 5 Super Touring cars & combine them to create a Stories from Super Touring Top 10!
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Nigel Mansell made his 2nd appearance of the 1998 BTCC Season at Brands Hatch and this week, Al & Levi are joined by commentators Chaz Draycott & Dave Goddard to look back at this dramatic meeting.
Nigel ends up clashing again with Tiff Needell, whilst the title battle up front leads to fisticuffs between Reid & Rydell in Parc Ferme after the race!
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This week - Al, Levi & Producer Dan are joined by touring car royalty, as John Cleland drops in for a chat & talks all things BTCC.
Despite lots of talk about on track activities, we all cover the many pranks that went on in the paddock, the time John accused the Race Director of being high on drugs & how Nigel Mansell still recalls to him their Donington 1998 battle every time their paths cross.
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This week, Al & Levi are joined by Paul O'Neill and Andrew Golby, with insights from Matt Neal, to look back at one of the most memorable meetings of the SuperTouring era, the opening round of the 1999 BTCC season at Donington Park.
Matt Neal & Team Dynamics took a historic first outright victory that day, with Matt having to fight back to take victory late on in the race after stalling during his compulsory pit stop.
We also look back at some of the entries rumoured at the start of 1999, along with all the newcomers for that 1999 season.
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Welcome to the first ever episode of Stories from SuperTouring, where Al and Levi sit down and chat with BTCC legend, Anthony Reid.
Anthony tells us all about how he nearly ended up in Formula 1, his time at Nissan and Ford and even talk about the popular TOCA computer game from the late 90s!
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Welcome to Stories From SuperTouring! This is a new podcast series, brought to you by the team at 1990sBTCC.com. In each episode, we will chat to personalities of the era, discuss controversial incidents and look back at the iconic races and race meetings of the time.
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