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Nigel Mansell, 1998, Best Race In BTCC History

Dig eight minutes (and thirteen seconds) out of your Easter Sunday, folks, because this is racing at its absolute best.  Rubbish weather, nerves of steel, paint-swapping and love-tapping, this one had it all.  Oh, and Nigel Mansell.
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Dig eight minutes (and thirteen seconds) out of your Easter Sunday, folks, because this is racing at its absolute best.  Rubbish weather, nerves of steel, paint-swapping and love-tapping, this one had it all.  Oh, and Nigel Mansell.

After retiring from Formula 1, Mansell took a run in the British Touring Car Championship – once regarded as the most exciting motorsport series in the world – punting around in an under-powered Mondeo for a few rounds.

In this particular race at Donnington Park, a start in 19th position wasn’t enough to deter the man dubbed ‘The Lion’ by the Ferrari F1 fans.  With some canny driving and a willingness to embrace the opportunities presented by the wet conditions, Mansell wound up leading the race for a few laps before eventually finishing fifth.

[via The Tuners Group]

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