Goodwood Revival Reminder

Hi,

Going there (only for the third time in a row) as I think you can perhaps see things better from the official stream, but being there allows you to snoop around the paddock and the shelters, talk with the drivers and mechanics, and do some time travel. On Saturday I'll be wearing my late dad's wool suit and shirt from the early 1950's.

And of course there'll be the few 500 TRC's, plenty of 250 GT SWB's, a few GTO's and even a 312T. I think a bit funny choise to have only Austin A30/A35's race in St. Mary's Trophy, but could be a lot of fun for the driver's and spectators. From the list I could see that at least Tom Kristensen, David Coulthard, Rowan Atkinson and Rauno Aaltonen should be in that race.

I'll take my hat off to any fchatters who will be there. In fact, because of my hair I don't think I'll even try to wear the hat. Perhaps ruins the period look, but you can't have everything, can you.

Cheers,

Pekka T.
Fin.

 

The Kinrara trophy on Friday night will be interesting with all the SWB's and DB4GT's and non lightweight E types

Basically it's the TT for cars still in a specification that broadly resembles how they ran in period. The TT is for all the 450bhp hot rod E types and Cobras.

 

I am in the process of getting a ticket for Saturday, if it is not sold out from under me. I am staying in London and will be setting out early in the morning by train. Any suggestions for a newbie would be appreciated. Thank you. Lloyd

 

WHAT A RACE by Tom Kristensen in the Macari SWB! Sure the safety car helped, but he still drove that SWB superbly! What S/N is that?

 

Be prepared for rain tomorrow. There is not a lot of protection from bad weather there.

 

Thanks so much guys..this is on my Bucket List...

And as the other thread in UK Section shows, my daughter just touched down in London....

Will be watching this all weekend.....cheers!

 

2973GT, the Tour de France 1962 winner !!! Fantastic car unseen for many years.

 

+ 365!

 

Thanks. It really is wonderful. Does Macari own it now, or is he selling it?

 

I was able to go for Saturday and you are not kidding about there being no place to hide from the rain. Luckily, I had a rain suit with me.

When you arrive to the event the first thing that amazes you is the cars in the parking lot. The parking lot itself would be a prized exhibition in most places. They brought them despite the fact that it was a rain day and parking was in a grassy/muddy field. You next notice that most of the attendees are in period dress. I was a little out of place in my gortex suit. Perhaps proper English tweed has the same rain repellant tendencies, as that was most everyone else was wearing and they seemed unfazed by the rain.

The vintage motorcycle race in the rain was great to watch. However, the best part for me was walking around the outside of the paddock area looking at the vintage Ferraris, Aston Martins, Lotus and Jags. Since I did not have a paddock pass, I thought that I would probably not be able to see anything. This was not correct as the cars are for the most part in a circle of sheds with no sides and you can walk around the rear of these rows of spectacular vehicles. It is not very often that you see 250 GTO's lined up one after another, interspersed with the infamous 250 Breadvan.

While it was unfortunate that the rain was unrelenting on the day I went, it was a memorable day.

 

I just came back from my first visit to the Goodwood Revival. After attending classic car shows and vintage racing for the last 45 years, this is without a doubt the very best event I have ever been too. My wife and I are lucky enough to have friends who are Goodwood Members so we were able to be involved with everything available. We did dress in period clothing which my wife is now picking out her clothes for the next time.

This has to be a bucket list for anyone who appreciates vintage racing and a flavor for proper British style. The vendors, the vintage parking lot, the vast array of vintage and classic racing cars is beyond belief. 7 Pre-war Grand Prix Alfas, Maseratis, Bugattis, yes three GTOs, 6 to7 SWBs, the breadvan etc, etc. too many to list. These drivers and cars by the way are out to win, they push these cars to the limits which is what they were designed to do.

Start planning now for next year.