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Stories From SuperTouring is a podcast dedicated to the Super Touring era of touring car racing. During this era, touring car racing became the most popular motorsport series outside of Formula 1. Join Alex, Adam & Levi as they look back at key races from the era, chat to prominent personalities from the time & reminisce over the golden age of touring cars.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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S4 E1: James Thompson
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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S3 E9: Bathurst 1997 & 1998
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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S3 E8: The Rumour Mill
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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