The twenty fifth Goodwood Revival was nothing wanting spectacular, packing the weekend with an amalgamation of old-school allure and futuristic initiatives. With an all-star solid of drivers like Jenson Button, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Mark Webber, the occasion was a playground for motorsport aficionados and luxurious automotive fanatics alike.
On the coronary heart of the weekend was the Fordwater Trophy, making historical past as the primary totally sustainably-fueled race at Goodwood. Thirty pre-1966 Porsche 911s graced the observe, together with Goodwood’s personal Earl of March and Kinara, Charlie March. Andrew Jordan and Matthew Holme clinched the coveted trophy, however the true winner within the race was sustainable motorsport, exhibiting that traditional vehicles and inexperienced initiatives can certainly coexist.
One other gem of the occasion was the Rudge-Whitworth Cup, paying homage to the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A constellation of traditional Alfa Romeos, Bentleys, and Bugattis sped throughout the observe, with motorsport legend Jacky Ickx waving the beginning flag. Past racing, the cup itself was on show, enriching the aura of heritage and status at Goodwood.
But, it wasn’t all four-wheeled splendors; two-wheelers had their second within the solar too. A mesmerizing assortment of pre-1966 bikes, commemorating vital milestones for BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, Norton Bikes, and Royal Enfield, made the opening parade an affair to recollect.
The high-octane weekend additionally celebrated people who’ve left an indelible mark on motorsport. Sir Jackie Stewart, celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of his third World Championship, took a lap in his championship-winning Tyrrell 006. Lotus’ seventy fifth anniversary wasn’t far behind, with a parade of 75 Lotus vehicles spearheaded by Johnny Herbert. Carroll Shelby, the person synonymous with American muscle and pace, was honored on what would have been his one centesimal birthday with a Stetson-filled parade.
It wasn’t simply in regards to the vehicles and races; the aviation part was equally spellbinding. The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation introduced uncommon pre-1966 plane, with a 1936 Focke Wulf Stieglitz taking ‘Greatest in Present’.
Between races, the Revive & Thrive Village supplied an array of workshops geared toward upcycling and classic residing, together with classes by TV presenter Micaela Sharp and The Restore Store’s Dominic Chinea. The Bonhams public sale added an additional layer of pleasure, that includes distinctive choices like a 1973 Porsche Carrera RSR and a charity-raising 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale.
In a strategic transfer, Ralph Lauren partnered with Goodwood, mixing the world of vogue with motorsports. As if that wasn’t sufficient, the occasion stunned attendees with a whimsical circus-themed entrance and free tattoos, capturing the rebellious spirit of the Sixties.
Because the curtain closed on this twenty fifth version, one factor was clear: the Goodwood Revival is not only a nostalgic journey; it is a roadmap to the way forward for motorsports, balancing previous glories with current improvements.
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