Yep that era of so many manufacturers, that everyone could relate to, was great. Now BTCC doesnt seem the same. Especially when regulations have made the cars all the same underneath.
Pit stops were one of the worst decisions btcc ever made. I remember sitting at donington during the pit stop era and they were nose to tail before the pit stops and spread out and dull after it. No thanks
@@electroid8119 True, but those 19" wheels that have no business fitting under those arches are just👌. Cars that were heavily modified to the nth-degree under the skin (like dry sump, flipping the heads around, the half-shaft running through the middle of the Mondeo's V6 Vee so low was the V6 placed etc), but which resembled road cars. It was a great formula, even if perhaps there were too many freedoms for the class' own good!
Testiment to just how good a driver Will Hoy really was - with the rest of the field having a meltdown he walks off into the rain like it's a normal trip down the M4
I’m not so sure. One memory I have that stands out about Super Touring is that in many years (94,96,97,99,) the races were more often than not very processional.
From the very 1st race of Jason Plato I followed him. From the mid 90’s until his retirement. To me an excellent driver. Influenced me so much I bought two green laguna’s. BTCC will be a big loss without Plato.
Will hoy moved to the independent Renault for the second half of the 1999 season replace Russell spence and then joined Alan Morrison in the class b Peugeot but failed finish in both races and then went to do commentary alongside Ben Edwards and then he died after that RIP will hoy 1952-2002
@@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 Yes, as Brad Jones' co-driver at Bathurst for about 5 attempts, in addition to racing the Vectra in the Super Touring Bathursts in '97 & '98 (which was actually the official Bathurst 1000km, there is a long story about V8 Supercars having a television dispute with the race organisers and setting up a rival race.) Matt Neal, Yvan Muller, Rickard Rydell and Jason Plato also raced at Bathurst in the 5L class from time to time. Jason Plato actually shared with Peter Brock in Brock's last Bathurst 1000, but the car flipped over while Plato was driving before Brock ever got in the car during the race, sadly (insert comment about Plato here, lol...).
They should have kept the BTCC regulations as they were during the 90's. At the turn of the century rules and regulations made it way too expensive for manufacturers and too boring for the audience.
From memory, the second race in 1998 was a feature race which involved a mandatory pitstop. The teams would tear the yellow strip off once the pitstop was over so everyone can see who had and hasn't made a pitstop.
The reasons why this is so great is: full field of OEM manufacturers, motion blur on camera, commentary, close racing formula, pit stops, rain
Yep that era of so many manufacturers, that everyone could relate to, was great. Now BTCC doesnt seem the same. Especially when regulations have made the cars all the same underneath.
@@notmenotme614 it could be worse, i mean Look at the BTC-T Cars.
Pit stops were one of the worst decisions btcc ever made.
I remember sitting at donington during the pit stop era and they were nose to tail before the pit stops and spread out and dull after it.
No thanks
no abs no traction control no drs no boring rules just pure racing
I wholeheartedly concur...the 90s for most forms of Motorsport were the pinnacle imo.
Best looking cars this era
What about 99 cars, they were nice too
@@jd9799 I'm sure he's talking about the Super Touring era in general, and I can't agree more~
They were. Just stupidly expensive sadly
@@electroid8119 True, but those 19" wheels that have no business fitting under those arches are just👌. Cars that were heavily modified to the nth-degree under the skin (like dry sump, flipping the heads around, the half-shaft running through the middle of the Mondeo's V6 Vee so low was the V6 placed etc), but which resembled road cars. It was a great formula, even if perhaps there were too many freedoms for the class' own good!
amen 🙏🏻
Testiment to just how good a driver Will Hoy really was - with the rest of the field having a meltdown he walks off into the rain like it's a normal trip down the M4
Back when BTCC was about selling cars on the Monday, rather than selling insurance.
Man, I miss these cars! They were the most high tech tourers ever. Great days!
This is much more entertaining than the current touring car races
I’m not so sure. One memory I have that stands out about Super Touring is that in many years (94,96,97,99,) the races were more often than not very processional.
@@lastp6905get a grip
@@Jdn19 what’s your point or am I wasting my time replying
What a race! Nice to see Will Hoy back at his best after a few years off form. RIP Hoy
Last Win for Will Hoy In BTCC, RIP Will Hoy
I’ve only watched a couple of these races but menu and Plato go hammmm in every race. Those are some of the best looking Renaults ever
R.I.P will hoy and David Leslie
The honda looked so awesome
From the very 1st race of Jason Plato I followed him. From the mid 90’s until his retirement. To me an excellent driver. Influenced me so much I bought two green laguna’s. BTCC will be a big loss without Plato.
Tin top racing at its very best! 95-99 were fantastic!
Will hoy such a gentleman
Charlie Cox and John Watson were a good commentary team
i really apreciate you for uploading this material man!
this channel is pure gold. Thank you
I miss these commentators! :(
Captain Hoy, the rain master
great commentators charli Cox and john Watson
I argee they are good but I really missed Ben Edwards and Tim Harvey together they are my favourite commentary team
I agree with you Scott I remember Ben Edwards and Tim Harvey doing commentary together from 2003 to 2011
sucks having an 85" tv
totally unwatchable, have to view on my phone 😂
Silverstone is my best track.
RIP Hoy and Leslie
Thanks for uploading
Such a great recording. Thank you =)
Will hoy moved to the independent Renault for the second half of the 1999 season replace Russell spence and then joined Alan Morrison in the class b Peugeot but failed finish in both races and then went to do commentary alongside Ben Edwards and then he died after that
RIP will hoy 1952-2002
BTCC used to be so much better than it is now, and this is yet more proof.
what a race !
Man I loved that Nissan Primera!.
Great old racing, Race hard or go home 👍🏁
The late Will Hoy's last BTCC win before his death in 2002
Craig Baird shared the second mondeo with Nigel Mansell
How is it that all these years pass snd motorsport in general had gone completely backwards. F1, wrc and touring all now shite
Qué emoción ver ésas tremendas máquinas, a pura potencia, marcaron una época maravillosa del turismo 👏👏👏👏👍😃
Craig Baird and Paul radisich went over to V8 super cars after the btcc
John Cleland competed in there aswell
Did he
@@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 Yes, as Brad Jones' co-driver at Bathurst for about 5 attempts, in addition to racing the Vectra in the Super Touring Bathursts in '97 & '98 (which was actually the official Bathurst 1000km, there is a long story about V8 Supercars having a television dispute with the race organisers and setting up a rival race.) Matt Neal, Yvan Muller, Rickard Rydell and Jason Plato also raced at Bathurst in the 5L class from time to time. Jason Plato actually shared with Peter Brock in Brock's last Bathurst 1000, but the car flipped over while Plato was driving before Brock ever got in the car during the race, sadly (insert comment about Plato here, lol...).
@@TassieLorenzo gonna say
"So how can we reduce weight?" "Rip the rear bumper off."
11:50 for anyone trying to find this
Who else used to play TOCA Touring Cars Championship on PC?
Thanks Ian!
I wonder how they did the intro with 3D models, looked great for its time.
The random guy in the background whacking the floor at 7.03-7.09 also had me intrigued. What’s he doing over there?
Raging over the weather!🤷🏼♂️😄
Aww the memories, thanks Ian for uploading this, have you got anymore Motorsport content?
Ahh touring cars
The only acceptable 'slammed' vehicles
The Mondeo has aged well. S40 isn't as good looking as the 850. Great to see this awesome race series again. Thanks!
Toca 2
some camera angle at brooklands
They should have kept the BTCC regulations as they were during the 90's. At the turn of the century rules and regulations made it way too expensive for manufacturers and too boring for the audience.
2:20 Who's birthday is it?
Wait a minute, is that a polish EuroSport?
What's the yellow spit on window ?
From memory, the second race in 1998 was a feature race which involved a mandatory pitstop. The teams would tear the yellow strip off once the pitstop was over so everyone can see who had and hasn't made a pitstop.
but the v8 supercars not have them and they do pit stops ever race
i am From Australian
Reidy!
👍
btcc 1996
japan honda👎🏻
The Ford Cars look so Ugly
I disagree