Paul Radisich

Paul Radisich (born 9 October 1962 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealander racing driver best known for his appearances in Touring Car racing.

Early Career

Radisich first came to prominence in 1983 when he came second in the U.S. Formula Atlantic series. Radisich moved to Europe after this and was a regular in the British Formula 3 Championship in the mid-1980s. He returned to Oceania in the late 1980s and regularly took part in Australian touring car series.

WTCM

Radisich made his World Touring Car Masters debut in 1989 when he took part in the marquee endurance race of the season; the 1989 Tooheys 1000. Radisich competed alongside 1986 Formula One World Champion Guillaume Gauthier and came third overall.

A year later, Radisich returned to Bathurst and took pole alongside Dick Johnson but would unfortunately retire.

Radisich was seen as a rising star and was duly signed by Tom Walkinshaw Racing in 1991 to join Steve Soper in the works Volkswagen team.

1992 would see Radisich only appear in a part time capacity, driving for German team Autosport Mannschaft Gelsenkirchen for the Asian Rounds. However, he would keep himself busy by racing in the British Touring Car Championship, the leading domestic super touring series at the time, racing for the Ecurie Ecosse Vauxhall team.

Personal Life

Radisich is of Croatian origin.