Goodwood Revival (pic warning!) | FerrariChat

Goodwood Revival (pic warning!)

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 2
  1. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    Hi all,

    I've just returned from my first Goodwood Revival weekend and my word, was it spectacular. I've been surprised I have not seen any discussion about it pre-event, not even on the UK section of this forum. The Festival of Speed (FoS) in June definitely generated interest but the Revival has been a bit neglected. Shame, because it is truly a gobsmackingly amazing event!

    If you don't know what it's about: Goodwood circuit was used as a Formula 1 circuit in the late '50ies but other circuits were favoured until it was closed down in 1966. During the Goodwood Revival the circuit, in exactly the same state as it was in 1965, is raced in various competition classes, all of which must consist of cars prior to 1966. The audience attending dresses up in 40ies, 50ies or 60ies outfits to enhance the time-warp experience. To provide even more entertainment and the sense of time travel into the days of yore, air displays featuring Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancaster bombers were arranged.

    I drove my 550 from Holland for the weekend, as I did with the FoS last June, and that contributed to what would already have been an awesome experience. It seemed to be Maranello weekend - we spotted 4 Maranellos (apart from mine) on the first day, and several each day after. To finish off the weekend, we happened to end up in the Channel Tunnel with a Swatters Blue 575 - a truly strange experience to share the same train carriage with a car that similar (see the photo). We followed each other for about 120kms in France and Belgium, before he left the highway. Nice man - he had a 550 before his 575 and drove 160k in it without a hitch.

    Another nice experience was that on Sunday we met a guy in a restaurant (absolute pure coincidence) in Portsmouth, who had raced at Goodwood during the '50ies. It was lovely talking to him about his golden days, and to have him provide us with some insights.

    Below are some pics which will hopefully convey the message: "GO TO GOODWOOD!". It is an awesome and unique experience.


    Onno
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #1
  2. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #2
  3. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #3
  4. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #4
  5. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    27,855
    Location:
    Aspen CO 81611
    Full Name:
    FelipeNotMassa
    Thanks for the great pics.

    I'd like to get to know the gal holding the Row 8 sign. ;)

    Your camera stopped the prop on that Spitfire. Special camera?
     
    PhilNotHill, Sep 3, 2007
    #5
  6. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #6
  7. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    I like the Row 9 girl better, and so did the guy in the 250F (No 26!) :D :D :D

    The shutter speed on the Spitfire shot was 1/2000th I think - good thing the Germans didn't have those camera's back then....



    Onno
     
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #7
  8. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #8
  9. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    Couple from the car park! First my own 550 (left, in a custom Porsche Nightblue) next to a TdF 550. Next, a very very small selection of what we spotted. There was so much to see - I just didn't take the time to photograph it all. Suffice to say if you don't have tickets come anyway because the car park areas are worth your while!


    Onno
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #9
  10. Steve King

    Steve King F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2001
    Messages:
    4,367
    Location:
    NY
    Great event and super pictures. It is similar to our Vintage car weekend we just had at Limerock Park in Conn. in the US. I'm sure someone will post pictures in either the NY or Conn area. We have various class cars from the 40's to the early/mid 70's. Great event but people don't dress for the period. I also like the WWII aircraft . Great touch. So maybe when I'm in europe again I can plan it to be somewhere around this event. Thanks
     
    Steve King, Sep 3, 2007
    #10
  11. fiorano94

    fiorano94 F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    May 26, 2006
    Messages:
    6,892
    Location:
    MW/NW/SE
    Sweet pics!

    What cam did you use?
     
    fiorano94, Sep 3, 2007
    #11
  12. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2006
    Messages:
    4,185
    Location:
    Plantation, Florida
    Full Name:
    Alfredo
    Thanks for the great pictures: those Napier look vicious!
    I did not realize they made racing cars as well with those engines.
     
    oss117, Sep 3, 2007
    #12
  13. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2007
    Messages:
    12,156
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    Camera was a Canon 20D with 10-22mm wide angle lens and an image stabilised 75-300mm.



    Onno
     
    JazzyO, Sep 3, 2007
    #13
  14. tatcat

    tatcat F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2001
    Messages:
    11,013
    Location:
    panama city beach FL
    Full Name:
    rick c
    great pics. it looks like, since there's no usgp next year, we may opt out for goodwood. i too think the revival is the premier event.
     
    tatcat, Sep 3, 2007
    #14
  15. Kieran

    Kieran F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2006
    Messages:
    4,202
    Location:
    Westchester, NY
    Full Name:
    Kieran
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Kieran, Sep 4, 2007
    #15
  16. saleenfan

    saleenfan Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2006
    Messages:
    595
    Location:
    No Where
    Full Name:
    Daniel
    That would be a Hawker Hurricane not a spitfire.
     
    saleenfan, Sep 4, 2007
    #16
  17. 328gtsfan

    328gtsfan Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2004
    Messages:
    830
    Location:
    Aus
    Full Name:
    Greg
    Great photos!

    There are some photo threads in the Vintage (thru 365 GTC4) section.

    That Napier powered car is great!
    Anyone know what sort of engine it is?
    They also did aircraft engines, such as the Sabre, which powered the Typhoon and some models of Tempest.
    I've got a book on Napier engines, I have to see if I can spot it.

    ps: I presume you guys are talking about the Hurricane, there aren't any photos of Spitfires posted :)

    It must have been a great experience to see and hear all those cars!
     
    328gtsfan, Sep 4, 2007
    #17
  18. zanti70

    zanti70 F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2003
    Messages:
    5,268
    Location:
    Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Bob
    330 LMB... Great Car!
     
    zanti70, Sep 4, 2007
    #18
  19. zanti70

    zanti70 F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2003
    Messages:
    5,268
    Location:
    Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Bob
    LOL - nice impression Onno and welcome back. This surely is one of the events I need to visit in the near future. As I told you I have visited the Festival of Speed twice. Unforgetable too, but I think this event has more impact. Cars are really racing each other face to face.

    Bob
     
    zanti70, Sep 4, 2007
    #19
  20. pterps

    pterps F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2006
    Messages:
    6,993
    Location:
    Netherlands, Zwolle
    Full Name:
    Peter
    Great impression Onno, I would like to hear everything about this trip this afternoon! The pics are great as usual.
     
    pterps, Sep 4, 2007
    #20
  21. RoWis

    RoWis F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2006
    Messages:
    4,845
    Location:
    Vancouver, B.C.
    LOL the sausage one is great
     
    RoWis, Sep 4, 2007
    #21
  22. Fumacher

    Fumacher F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    May 8, 2005
    Messages:
    7,998
    Location:
    Roosendaal
    Full Name:
    Vu
    Thanks for sharing these wonderful images. I remember that I have seen a report abt the car with BABS on the hood. Wasn't it used to reach the speed record on the beaches? If I am right, the chain of the car, cut off the head of the driver. The car was burried on the beach and after many years digged up and restored.

    Best regards,

    Vu
     
    Fumacher, Sep 4, 2007
    #22
  23. bushwhacker

    bushwhacker In Memoriam

    Joined:
    May 25, 2006
    Messages:
    8,883
    Location:
    Phoenix Az.
    Full Name:
    Dennis
    What a treat!, Thanks for the pics.........must be totally amazing to be there.
     
    bushwhacker, Sep 4, 2007
    #23
  24. Tarek K.

    Tarek K. F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2006
    Messages:
    10,798
    Location:
    Cairo - Egypt
    Full Name:
    Tarek K.
    Super pictures. Thanks for posting. Got to make that trip one day.
     
    Tarek K., Sep 4, 2007
    #24
  25. RMDC

    RMDC Formula 3

    Joined:
    May 15, 2005
    Messages:
    1,005
    Location:
    Boston, North Shore
    It's a Hurricane. Preceded the Spitfire. The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is to aircraft what Goodwood is automobiles. Worth a visit - They fly their aircraft regularly. Lovely way to spend a day.
     
    RMDC, Sep 4, 2007
    #25
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page