Relive the Glory Days of Touring Car Racing: The Unforgettable 1993 BTCC Season!
The 1993 British Touring Car Championship season was one where legend-making machinery and star drivers collided to create some of the most spectacular racing ever witnessed on British soil. Now, for the first time, you can experience all the drama, the speed, and the fierce rivalries in this comprehensive, action-packed season review.
The 1993 season saw the introduction of the legendary "Super Touring" regulations, a formula that unleashed a wave of incredible 2-litre, manufacturer-backed beasts. The Schnitzer BMW 318i was a force to be reckoned with, driven by "Smokin’ Jo" Winkelhock and the master tactician Steve Soper and the dynamic, crowd-pleasing newcomer, the Ford Mondeo, marked Ford’s triumphant return with touring car ace Andy Rouse and the incredible young Kiwi talent, Paul Radisich. For Vauxhall, they entered the mighty Cavalier, which was a consistent, formidable challenger, piloted by the gritty and determined pairing of John Cleland and the ever-reliable Jeff Allam.
From the flag-drop at a rain-soaked Donington Park, this comprehensive review covers all the highs and lows of touring car racing, from the spectacular multi-car carnage of Snetterton to the heart-in-mouth moment of an explosive restart at Brands Hatch, where five different manufacturers battled nose-to-tail in one of the most thrilling races in touring car history. This review tracks an essential journey into the golden age of touring car racing as the 1993 season set the standard for all that followed.