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Stories from SuperTouring

English, Sports, 4 seasons, 35 episodes, 1 day, 14 hours, 19 minutes
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A podcast series looking back at the Super Touring era of the British Touring Car Championship. In each of our episodes, we will be chatting to the prominent personalities of the era, discuss controversial incidents and look back at the iconic races and race meetings of the time.
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S4 E10: Our Top 10 Drivers

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. Let us know what you think by sending us an email!Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
6/10/20241 hour, 29 minutes, 8 seconds
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S4 E9: Super Touring Power 2 Preview

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!Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
6/3/20241 hour, 11 minutes, 58 seconds
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S4 E8: Snetterton 1999

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!Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
5/27/20241 hour, 17 minutes, 22 seconds
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S4 E7: John Watson

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!Support the Show.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
5/20/20241 hour, 21 minutes, 15 seconds
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S4 E6: Donington Park 1993

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 [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
5/13/202458 minutes, 40 seconds
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S4 E5: Gary Ayles

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!GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
5/6/20241 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
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S4 E4: Thruxton 1997

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!GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
4/29/20241 hour, 11 minutes, 42 seconds
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S4 E3: Tim Harvey

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!GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
4/22/20241 hour, 39 minutes, 18 seconds
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S4 E2: Donington Park 1998

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.GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
4/15/20241 hour, 31 minutes, 45 seconds
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S4 E1: James Thompson

Stories From SuperTouring is back for a new series & Alex, Adam.& Levi kick 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. GET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] @SuperTouringPod on Instagram & X.
4/8/20241 hour, 33 minutes, 2 seconds