Stories From SuperTouring

We kick off The Super Touring Years by diving into the opening rounds of the 1998 British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton. Joining me is special guest Greg Haines – World Superbike commentator, Super Touring expert, and regular voice on our shows – to break down the drama, the battles, and the standout performances that set the tone for the season.
Episode 1 is available to all listeners for free, giving everyone a chance to relive the action. From Episode 2 onwards, the series continues as an exclusive Paddock Club special, taking a deeper dive into the 1998 BTCC season race by race.
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This week on Stories From SuperTouring, we head back to Silverstone for the 1998 BTCC season finale — a weekend of tension, incident, and high drama that ultimately crowned Rickard Rydell as champion. From a finely balanced qualifying session to a chaotic, incident-packed sprint race, this was a title decider full of moments still talked about today.
Making his debut on the podcast is Glenn Freeman, Editor-in-Chief at The Race and host of Bring Back V10s. Glenn joins us to break down a weekend where small errors had big consequences, where the supporting cast generated just as many headlines as the title contenders, and where rivalries and tempers flared in true Super Touring fashion.

In this episode of Stories From SuperTouring, we revisit a BTCC meeting defined by tension, shock, and one of the most frightening accidents of the decade: Kelvin Burt’s high-speed shunt that brought the paddock to a standstill.
We break down the build-up to the weekend, the circumstances surrounding the crash, the reactions throughout the pitlane, and how the incident shaped the remainder of the event. Plus, we dive into the on-track battles, the storylines unfolding behind the scenes, and the wider implications for the 1996 championship.
A gripping, emotional look back at a weekend the BTCC will never forget.

This week on Stories From SuperTouring, we’re joined by former touring car favourite Vincent Radermecker for a wide-ranging chat about his time in the Super Touring era.
Vincent talks us through his path into touring cars, his memorable seasons in the Volvo S40 and Vauxhall Vectra, and what it was really like competing in one of the most competitive periods the BTCC ever saw. From team life and development work to standout races and behind-the-scenes paddock moments, he shares honest reflections and stories from both the British and European scenes.

We’re heading back to 1992 for the first-ever BTCC round at Knockhill — a landmark Scottish debut that also saw Colin McRae jump into the series for a one-off appearance.
Photographer Greg Denton joins us again, so expect fierce Super Touring action, a brand-new circuit on the calendar, and a fearless rally legend taking on the BTCC regulars.