A message to all members of The Vintage Racing League
Once again, Lord March and his wonderful team have assembled the
world's bext collection of historic and vintage race cars for the Goodwood
Revival. ERA's, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Maserati's, Coopers and the largest
assembly of BRM's, recognising the 60th anniversary of the marquee.
This event represents the pinnacle of historic motorsports in the world!
Meet Stirling Moss, Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, Derek Bell, Jackie Oliver, Martin
Brundel, Brian Redman, Bobby Rahal, Paddins Dowling and many other famous
racing drivers as they compete on the historic Goodwood motor racing circuit.
Friday is tune, test and grid prepaation day with a full race schedule on
Saturday and Sunday, the 18th and 19th of September.
Once again, the event has sold out with some 150,000 attendees expected to
participate in the event.
In addition to fabulous cars and racing, the event incorporates an airshow with
hisoric planes to include Spitfires, Hurricanes and various bombers.
John Surtees
Motor sport great John Surtees b the only man ever to be crowned world
champion on two and four wheels b will be honoured with a special tribute over
the three days. bBig Johnb will be reunited with many of the machines he
rode or drove in period, from Triumph Tiger 70 motorcycle to the Surtees-Hart
TS10 in which he won the Imola Gold Cup towards the end of his competition
career.
BRM
The sixtieth anniversary of British Formula One constructor BRM will also be
celebrated with more than 30 examples of the Bourne marque taking to the
circuit for a cavalcade in addition to many of the drivers who raced b or in
some instances, braved b the cars from 1948 to 1977.
Star Drivers and Riders
Star names racing this year include legends such as Sir Stirling Moss who will
be out in his OSCA for the Madgwick Cup and Le Mans deity Tom Kristensen who
will be taming a Ferrari 330LMB in the TT Celebration. Red Bull team principal
and former F3000 man Christian Horner will also be driving in this one-hour
race, up against the F1 squadbs designer Adrian Newey. Australian ace Wayne
Gardner will also be a shoe-in for victory in the ever-popular Barry Sheene
Memorial Trophy motorcycle race, the first part of which gets underway
tomorrow.
Aviation
Aviation is a major constituent of the Revival and this year the seventieth
anniversary of the Battle of Britain is naturally a key theme, with surviving
veterans of the conflict in attendance. Air displays, along with The Freddie
March Spirit of Aviation concours, add an extra dimension to the event and are
not to be missed.
Book now for 2011 - this event is a must for all :-))))
Warmest and happy regards from Goodwood
Stephen Page
Chairman & CEO
The Vintage Racing League
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