In this very special episode of Stories From SuperTouring , we’re joined once again by BTCC favourite Anthony Reid – but this time, we’re not just talking touring cars. We’re celebrating an incredible milestone: 50 years of professional racing . From his early days in Formula Ford, to title battles in the British Touring Car Championship, to adventures across Japan and Le Mans, Anthony takes us on a journey through a remarkable career that’s spanned continents, categories, and countless podiums....
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this episode of Stories From SuperTouring , we look back to Thruxton 1995 - the meeting that had it all — chaos, controversy, and career-defining moments — and touring car journalist Andrew Charman was there to witness every second. From the horrifying, high-speed crash that sent Charlie Cox rolling through the Club chicane — a moment that stunned the paddock and redefined safety discussions — to the breakthrough victory for a young James Thompson , taking his first-ever BTCC win at just 21 y...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In this episode of Stories From SuperTouring , we're joined by none other than Tim Sugden —British racing veteran and one of the most versatile drivers from the golden era of touring cars. From battling it out in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) to his later success in GT racing, Tim shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories, career highs and lows, and what it was really like racing in the cutthroat Super Touring era. Expect candid reflections, untold paddock tales, and a few surpri...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 6Ep. 3
This week, the guys are joined by motorsport broadcaster, Greg Haines, who joins us to look back at the first ever live BTCC broadcast on BBC Grandstand at Brands Hatch in 1997.
May 20, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Series 6 starts with a bang, as Charlie Cox drops in for a chat with Alex and Levi. Charlie’s voice became synonymous with motorsport commentary in the ‘90s, but his journey in the BTCC didn’t stop at the mic. From his racing career behind the wheel to his iconic commentary alongside Murray Walker, Charlie’s story is one of passion, high-speed drama, and unforgettable moments. Join us for an honest, fun, and inspiring conversation as Charlie shares stories from both the pit lane and the commenta...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Join Levi Reilly as the podcast team celebrate Christmas with a special quiz show episode!We are joined by regular guests Andrew Charman & Greg Haines, who join Adam & Alex in the fight to be the top team in A Question of Super Touring!Merry Christmas to all our listeners and supporters. We wish you all a very happy 2025!Support the showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagram ...
Dec 16, 2024•50 min
Fasten your seatbelts as we recount the fierce on-track battles and off-track antics that defined the high-octane world of 90s British Touring Car Championship.Support the showGET 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.
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Join us as we travel back to 1997 with our special guest, touring car journalist Andrew Charman, to relive the thrilling debut of the BTCC at the modern iteration of the Croft Circuit.Challenges arose, primarily due to the unpredictable weather that transformed the track into a muddy battlefield, with some drivers questioning the safety standards of the circuit prior to the event too. Eventually, Alain Menu took another 2 victories on his way to the title - but behind him, it was mayhem....
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Eurosport commentator Greg Haines joins Alex, Adam & Levi this week as we take you back to the thrilling conclusion of the 2000 BTCC season, looking back at the fierce rivalry between Ford teammates Alain Menu, Anthony Reid, and Rickard Rydell. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of this historic championship decider, from Tom Kristensen's unforgettable performance at the Silverstone night race to the mistakes that cost Reid his title hopes.As we reminisce about the end of the S...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 33 min
This week, we sit down with the legendary Matt Neal to discuss his career in touring cars. With heartfelt memories of his father, Steve Neal, and humorous tales of superstition like his "lucky" boxer shorts, Matt paints a vivid picture of life on and off the track. Get ready to hear about unforgettable incidents like the 1998 Bathurst 1000 and the pivotal 1999 Donington race, that saw Matt take his first ever BTCC victory.He discusses the stark contrast between factory and privateer team...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Get ready for another trip down memory lane as Alex, Adam and Levi are joined by motorsport photographer, Greg Denton to look back at the August Bank Holiday BTCC meeting at Brands Hatch in 1993, where Ford celebrated its 200th victory in the championship.Dive into the stories of the weekend, from the rare success of Peugeot, to the struggles of the Vauxhall team, the anticipation surrounding Ford's milestone victory and Steve Soper's controversial move on Robb Gravett.Support the showGET IN ...
Oct 28, 2024•59 min
Join us for an exhilarating journey with the legendary Ray Mallock as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of RML on Stories from SuperTouring. Listen as Ray shares with Alex and Levi his transformation from an aspiring race driver to a pioneering engineer and team leader, all inspired by his father's passion for racing. Ray reflects on the fierce rivalries, innovative engineering feats, and memorable victories that propelled RML to new heights. From the development of the iconic Cavalier t...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Join the gang this week as we sit down with touring car journalist Andrew Charman to revisit the not-so thrilling 1995 British Touring Car Championship season opener at Donington Park. With new aerodynamic regulations shaking up the dynamics, the episode promises insights into how these changes influenced the sport and sparked widespread debate. From Derek Warwick's dramatic off-track adventure that left a camera lens broken, to the debut of Williams Touring Car Engineering, we don't jus...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we kick off Series 5 of "Stories From SuperTouring" with the 1999 BTCC Champion, Laurent Aiello. Join Alex, Adam & Levi as Laurent opens up about the triumphs and challenges of advancing through the juniorracing tiers, winning Le Mans and entering the world of Touring Car racing.Laurent reflects on memorable incidents, competitive dynamics with teammates like the late David Leslie, and strategic decisions during heated races against rivals such a...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 36 min
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!Support the showGET 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.
Sep 30, 2024•4 min
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. Support the showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @S...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min
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!Support the showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Instagr...
Jul 15, 2024•37 min
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!Support the showGET 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.
Jul 08, 2024•12 min
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.Support the showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@199...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 showGET 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.
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min
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 u...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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 showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on Inst...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Follow @SuperTouringPod on ...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min
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 showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email pod@1990sbtcc...
May 13, 2024•59 min
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, t...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 ...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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 T...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 39 min
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 lo...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 32 min
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 showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or email [email protected] or you can send us a text message!Fo...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 33 min
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 [email protected] the showGET IN TOUCH: Use the hashtag #SuperTouringPod on X or e...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 35 min
