Proof that an individual’s character is evident in their work can be found in the Lexus IS200. A sporty, rear wheel-drive saloon, it is no surprise to learn that the “father” of it, Chief Engineer Nobuaki Katayama, enjoys a bit of oversteer, but even he had never driven an IS200 like the one raced in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
Lexus GB announced today that it would not be entering an official team in the 2002 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
Thomas Erdos’ racing career shows his talent to be in the best traditions of Brazilian drivers.
Kurt Luby was just 12 when his competition career began, driving karts. His talent quickly shone through and he took the British junior championship title in 1977 and 1978.
ABG Motorsport was determined to find the best car it could when it set about preparing an entry for the British Touring Car Championship.
Few teams can match the breadth and depth of success enjoyed by ABG Motorsport across the past decade.
The Lexus IS200 will make its British motor sport debut in the 2001 theaa.com MSA British Touring Car Championship.
