S9 E5: Ray Bellm
Show notes
From witnessing the arrest of Vic Lee to revealing his role in the controversial 1992 BTCC championship decider, Alex Clarke is joined by former touring car driver and sports car champion Ray Bellm for a fascinating insight into one of the most extraordinary periods in British touring car history.
Ray recalls his difficult introduction to the championship with Andy Rouse's Ford Sierra Sapphire in 1990, before explaining how he helped establish Vic Lee Motorsport's BMW programme, which took Will Hoy to the championship title in 1991.
He also reveals what happened behind the scenes when Vic Lee was arrested in September 1992, how he stepped in to help keep the team racing, and what he said to Steve Soper over the radio during that unforgettable championship finale at Silverstone.
Ray also discusses the formation of Team Dynamics alongside Steve Neal, before sharing some remarkable stories from his sports car career, including how he helped bring the legendary McLaren F1 GTR into competitive racing.