Photos of Steve Soper's cars

Tourist TrophyCanon RAC Tourist Trophy12.9.1982
5050 - Austin Metro - Hepolite Glacier Racing with EssoAustin Metro - BMC L4 1275 cc N/ADiv.1
Hepolite Glacier Racing with EssoClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Richard Longman (GB)/Alan Curnow (GB)/Steve Soper (GB)Result: not classified
Grid: 31st (1:53.450)
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/06/2012Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee
GP NürburgringGrosser Preis Tourenwagen Nürburgring10.7.1983
2020 - Rover Vitesse - Austin Rover GroupRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Austin Rover GroupClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jeff Allam (GB)/Steve Soper (GB)
DNS:
René Metge (F)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 5th (8:01.980)
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/10/2022Photo by courtesy of: Dieter Gerhards Flickr page of Dieter Gerhards
Spa 24 Hours24 H/U Francorchamps31.7.1983
1919 - Rover Vitesse - Austin Rover GroupRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Austin Rover GroupClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Eddy Joosen (B)/Steve Soper (GB)/René Metge (F)
listed, never drove:
Jeff Allam (GB)
Result: did not finish (Rear axle)
Grid: 19th (2:51.720)
Colours: beige (+brown)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Pascal Verheuge and Norbert Vogel
Spa 24 Hours24 H/U Francorchamps31.7.1983
2020 - Rover Vitesse - Austin Rover GroupRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Austin Rover GroupClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jeff Allam (GB)/Pete Lovett (GB)/Steve Soper (GB)
listed, never drove:
Eddy Joosen (B), René Metge (F)
Result: 3rd
Grid: 14th (2:49.780)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
Tourist TrophyCanon RAC Tourist Trophy11.9.1983
2020 - Rover Vitesse - Tom Walkinshaw RacingRover Vitesse # - Rover /TWR V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Tom Walkinshaw Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/René Metge (F)
listed, never drove:
Eddy Joosen (B)
Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:39.060)
Colours: yellow/red
Tyres: Dunlop/Michelin
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
ETCC ZolderE.G. Trophy Zolder25.9.1983
2020 - Rover Vitesse - Hepolite Glacier Racing with EssoRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Hepolite Glacier Racing with Esso (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Jeff Allam (GB)/Steve Soper (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 4th (1:47.550)
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: Le Mans Models
Donington 500 KilometresDonington 50029.4.1984
2626 - Rover Vitesse - Austin Rover GroupRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Austin Rover GroupClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Jeff Allam (GB)/Steve Soper (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 4th (1:18.780)
Colours: green/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Chris Jennings
Grand Prix BrnoMistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno10.6.1984
1818 - Rover Vitesse - Austin Rover Group Ltd.Rover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Austin Rover Group Ltd.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Armin Hahne (D)
listed, never drove:
Jeff Allam (GB)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 8th (3:44.500)
Colours: green/blue (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: RSC
Spa 24 Hours24 H/U Francorchamps29.7.1984
2727 - Rover Vitesse - Rover GitanesRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Rover GitanesClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Armin Hahne (D)/Steve Soper (GB)/Jeff Allam (GB)
DNS:
Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)
Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 7th (2:47.070)
Colours: green/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
Donington 500 KilometresDonington 5005.5.1985
66 - Rover Vitesse - Bastos Texaco Racing TeamRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Bastos Texaco Racing Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)/Armin Hahne (D)
DNS:
Steve Soper (GB), Pierre-Alain Thibaut (B); listed, never drove: Jeff Allam (GB)
Result: 2nd
Grid: 3rd (1:18.300)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Donington 500 KilometresDonington 5005.5.1985
77 - Rover Vitesse - Bastos Texaco Racing TeamRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Bastos Texaco Racing Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jeff Allam (GB)/Pierre-Alain Thibaut (B)
DNS:
Armin Hahne (D); listed, never drove: Steve Soper (GB)
Result: 3rd
Grid: 4th (1:18.380)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
GP NürburgringGrosser Preis Tourenwagen Nürburgring7.7.1985
66 - Rover Vitesse - TWR - Bastos Texaco Racing TeamRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
TWR - Bastos Texaco Racing Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Eddy Joosen (B)/Steve Soper (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid: 3rd (1:51.360)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/10/2022Photo by courtesy of: Dieter Gerhards Flickr page of Dieter Gerhards
ETCC ZolderE.G. Trophy Zolder29.9.1985
66 - Rover Vitesse - Bastos Texaco Racing TeamRover Vitesse # - Rover V8 3532 cc N/ADiv.3
Bastos Texaco Racing Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)Win Percy (GB)
DNS:
Steve Soper (GB)
Result: did not finish (Differential)
Grid: 3rd (1:44.160)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Wim Heuving
Donington 500 KilometresFIA Touring Car Championship, Donington 5006.4.1986
33 - Ford Sierra XR4Ti - Ford Motorsport-EggenbergerFord Sierra XR4Ti # - Ford L4 2320 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Motorsport-EggenbergerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 10th (1:46.810)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Norbert Vogel
Grand Prix BrnoMistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno8.6.1986
33 - Ford Sierra XR4Ti - Ford Motorsport EggenbergerFord Sierra XR4Ti # - Ford L4 2320 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Motorsport EggenbergerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Mike Thackwell (NZ)
DNS:
Siegfried Müller, Jr. (D); listed, never drove: Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
Result: did not finish (Turbocharger)
Grid: 1st (3:31.910)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 21/12/2009Photo by courtesy of: Rudolf Fried
Zeltweg 500 KilometresRundstreckenrennen Österreichring15.6.1986
33 - Ford Sierra XR4Ti - Ford Motorsport - EggenbergerFord Sierra XR4Ti # - Ford L4 2320 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Motorsport - EggenbergerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
DNS:
Siegfried Müller, Jr. (D)
Result: did not finish
Grid: 4th (2:01.750)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Hans Newetschny Fotoseiten
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps - Lotto Trophy3.8.1986
33 - Ford Sierra XR4Ti - Ford Motor EggenbergerFord Sierra XR4Ti # - Ford L4 2320 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Motor EggenbergerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Siegfried Müller, Jr. (D)/Steve Soper (GB)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)Result: 7th
Grid: 10th (2:41.150)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 08/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Pascal Verheuge and Glyn Parham
Tourist TrophyIstel RAC Tourist Trophy7.9.1986
33 - Ford Sierra XR4Ti - Ford Motorsport - EggenbergerFord Sierra XR4Ti # - Ford L4 2320 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Motorsport - EggenbergerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
listed, never drove:
Siegfried Müller, Jr. (D), Pierre Dieudonné (B)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 6th (1:35.440)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 08/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Graham Briance
Tourist TrophyIstel RAC Tourist Trophy7.9.1986
44 - Ford Sierra XR4Ti - Ford Motorsport - EggenbergerFord Sierra XR4Ti # - Ford L4 2320 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Motorsport - EggenbergerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Siegfried Müller, Jr. (D)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)
listed, never drove:
Steve Soper (GB), Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
Result: 5th
Grid: 8th (1:36.960)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
ETCC ZolderE.G. Trophy Zolder28.9.1986
33 - Ford Sierra XR4Ti - Eggenberger MotorsportFord Sierra XR4Ti # - Ford L4 2320 cc TurboDiv.3
Eggenberger MotorsportClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 2nd (1:48.370)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Le Mans Models
Estoril 500 Kilometres19.10.1986
33 - Ford Sierra XR4Ti - Ford Motorsport - EggenbergerFord Sierra XR4Ti # - Ford L4 2320 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Motorsport - EggenbergerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:47.690)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Joao Abreu
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps2.8.1987
66 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc GarrettDiv.3
Ford Texaco Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)/Philippe Streiff (F)
listed, never drove:
Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 2nd (2:38.710)
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Pascal Verheuge and Glyn Parham
Grand Prix BrnoGrand Prix ČSSR Brno16.8.1987
66 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc GarrettDiv.3
Ford Texaco Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)
listed, never drove:
Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd (2:10.770)
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 16/12/2009Photo by courtesy of: Rudolf Fried
Tourist TrophyRAC Tourist Trophy6.9.1987
66 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc GarrettDiv.3
Ford Texaco Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)Result: 13th
Grid: 1st (1:35.780)
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Glyn Parham
Monza 500 Kilometres27.3.1988
22 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:56.270)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 04/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: Maurizio Beretta
Donington 500 KilometresThe Donington 500 Race Meeting17.4.1988
22 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 2nd (1:39.790)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Dijon 500 Kilometres500 km de Bourgogne29.5.1988
22 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
DNS:
Pierre Dieudonné (B)
Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:26.660)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Glyn Parham
Nürburgring 500 KilometresInt. ADAC Großer Preis der Tourenwagen Nürburgring10.7.1988
11 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco EggenbergerFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Klaus Ludwig (D)/Steve Soper (GB)
DNS:
Gianfranco Brancatelli (I); listed, never drove: Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:44.750)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 14/05/2018Photo by courtesy of: Dirk Eickelmann
Nürburgring 500 KilometresInt. ADAC Großer Preis der Tourenwagen Nürburgring10.7.1988
22 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco EggenbergerFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)
DNS:
Steve Soper (GB)
Result: 2nd
Grid: 3rd (1:45.430)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 14/05/2018Photo by courtesy of: Dirk Eickelmann
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps - Lotto Trophy31.7.1988
22 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Didier Theys (B)/Bertrand Gachot (B)/Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)
listed, never drove:
Pierre Dieudonné (B), Steve Soper (GB)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 3rd (2:35.630)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Glyn Parham
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps - Lotto Trophy31.7.1988
33 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bernd Schneider (D)/Frank Biela (D)/Steve Soper (GB)
DNS:
Gianfranco Brancatelli (I); listed, never drove: Bertrand Gachot (B)
Result: 4th
Grid: 2nd (2:34.560)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Glyn Parham
ETCC ZolderE.G. Trophy Zolder21.8.1988
11 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)/Steve Soper (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 27/09/2008Photo by courtesy of: Bob Vandenholt
Tourist TrophyFina RAC Tourist Trophy4.9.1988
11 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Klaus Ludwig (D)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)
DNS:
Steve Soper (GB)
Result: 3rd
Grid: 3rd (1:36.000)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Tourist TrophyFina RAC Tourist Trophy4.9.1988
22 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)
DNS:
Bernd Schneider (D)
Result: 2nd
Grid: 2nd (1:35.890)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Tourist TrophyFina RAC Tourist Trophy4.9.1988
33 - Ford Sierra RS 500 - Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing TeamFord Sierra RS 500 # - Ford L4 1993 cc TurboDiv.3
Ford Texaco Eggenberger Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)/Bernd Schneider (D)
DNS:
Steve Soper (GB); listed, never drove: Frank Biela (D)
Result: 4th
Grid: 6th (1:37.160)
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps - Lotto Trophy23.7.1989
1919 - BMW M3 Evo - BMW BelgiumBMW M3 Evo - BMW L4 2332 cc N/AA/Div.2
BMW BelgiumClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Didier Theys (B)/Steve Soper (GB)/Marc Duez (B)Result: did not finish (Wheel)
Grid: 8th (2:40.870)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 16/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Bob Vandenholt, Paul Kooyman and Pascal Verheuge
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps - Lotto Trophy22.7.1990
2727 - BMW M3 Sport Evo - Bigazzi TeamBMW M3 Sport Evo - BMW L4 2300 cc N/ADTM-Class 2
Bigazzi TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Steve Soper (GB)/Armin Hahne (D)/Jean-Michel Martin (B)
listed, never drove:
Jacques Laffite (F), Joachim Winkelhock (D)
Result: 4th
Grid: 6th (2:36.360)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 16/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Pascal Verheuge
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps - Lotto Trophy2.8.1992
55 - BMW M3 Sport Evo - BMW Fina Bastos TeamBMW M3 Sport Evo - BMW L4 2492 cc N/ADTM2.5
BMW Fina Bastos TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean-Michel Martin (B)/Steve Soper (GB)/Christian Danner (D)
listed, never drove:
Alain Menu (CH)
Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (2:31.590)
Colours: red/white (+dark blue)
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 16/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Bob Vandenholt, Pascal Verheuge and Melville Grey
Spa 24 Hours24 Francorchamps Proximus Trophy30.7.1995
88 - BMW 320i - BMW Fina Bastos TeamBMW 320i - BMW S42 N/AST
BMW Fina Bastos TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Kox (NL)/Joachim Winkelhock (D)/Steve Soper (GB)Result: winner
Grid: 3rd (2:32.970)
Colours: white/dark blue/red
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 11/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Olivier Dumont and Cedric Laurent
Spa 24 Hours24 Francorchamps Proximus Trophy28.7.1996
11 - BMW 320i - BMW Fina Bastos TeamBMW 320i - BMW /Bigazzi ST
BMW Fina Bastos TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Kox (NL)/Steve Soper (GB)/Marc Duez (B)Result: 2nd
Grid: 1st (2:31.440)
Colours: red/blue (+white)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 29/11/2006Photo by courtesy of: Fabrice Bergenhuizen