BTCC - God saves the queens

English tourism reached its peak at the end of the previous millennium, driven by a breathtaking spectacle on the track. More than three decades later, a festival is dedicated to him at Brands Hatch, the SuperTouring Power. Impossible not to go there.

Published on 12/08/2023 à 13:29

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The legends of the BTCC © Fabien Gérard

There was a time when BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) meetings, where ordinary people's cars competed, boasted of reaching audiences close to those of the Formula 1. Ditto in Germany, France, Sweden and Italy, the popularity of “Super Touring” continued unabated in Europe. Although these cars have been in the museum for more than twenty years, Supertourism continues to be profitable in 2023.

These FIA technical regulations were born in 1993 in line with the old group A. It allowed large-scale vehicles (produced at least 20 units per year) equipped with a 000-liter naturally aspirated engine to compete against each other. 'around 2 hp. The manufacturers found it an excellent opportunity to make known