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When the Volvo 850 was launched in 1991 Volvo wanted to upgrade their image. The 850 was a very good step into the right direction but despite the great (more sporty) handling compared with the other Volvos the direction of Volvo felt the sporty character of Volvo should be increased. Volvo left motorsport-activities in 1987 and felt it should race again. Volvo deciced the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) should be the perfect podium for its racing activities. Volvo decided to take the pr

Who remembers when the #BTCC held a support race at the British Grand Prix every year? Enjoy this corker from 1995, with John Cleland going on to take victory. | 1990s BTCC

#OnThisDay in 1991: Will Hoy became the #BTCC champion of 1991 at Silverstone after a year long battle with John Cleland & Andy Rouse. Tim Harvey took the race victory in the season finale, in the Labatt’s BMW. | 1990s BTCC

2.1K views · 54 reactions | It was a fantastic day of free practice, now onto 2 days of 17 races for the BTCC weekend at Knockhill. Get your tickets here - https://www.knockhill.com/events/fixture-Kwik-Fit-British-Touring-Car-Championship-id393 | Knockhill Racing Circuit | Facebook

363K views · 4.3K reactions | Middlehurst, Soper, Bellm and Rouse trading places with classic Murray Walker commentary. British Touring Car Championship, Silverstone, 1991. : #BTCC #touringcarchampionship #murraywalker #e30m3 #fordsierra #toyotacarina #britishmotorsport | Custodian | Facebook