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As well as his role with the FIA's
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I did do some racing, but only when I could afford it – so not that often. Later on, when I could have afforded it, I didn't have time because I was busy with business. Racing was purely a bit of fun, but I never envisaged myself as a driver. I'd done really well as a salesman, then became a
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In 2003 Octagon relinquished their ownership of TOCA and the BTCC. A new company (BARC TOCA Ltd) was formed to take over management of the championship and Gow was appointed as chief executive; returning to take charge and rebuild the championship after it had floundered under the previous
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free-to-air TV at a time when many other forms of motorsport are now on subscription channels. It has re-established its status as one of the most popular and highly regarded motorsport championships within the world as a result.
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that purchased the rights to the BTCC in 1991 and proceeded to turn the championship into the largest of its type in the world, and one of the most widely watched motorsport series around the globe.
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and would become a partner/managing director/team principal, whilst also helping to found TEGA – the
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287:References
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