Goodwood Revival: Highlights

THE glory days of Goodwood Motor Circuit were honoured in style at this year's Revival celebrations, combining the finest historic motor racing, fashion and aircraft of the last century.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Sep 2013, 11:31 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:30 BST
13/09/13 ST The Goodwood Revival race meeting 2013. (left to right), Brittney Francis, and Kandis Twa from Canada. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (132530-5)13/09/13 ST The Goodwood Revival race meeting 2013. (left to right), Brittney Francis, and Kandis Twa from Canada. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (132530-5)
13/09/13 ST The Goodwood Revival race meeting 2013. (left to right), Brittney Francis, and Kandis Twa from Canada. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (132530-5)

Despite the rain, thousands of visitors poured into the motor circuit over the weekend to see famous drivers and motorsport enthusiasts take to the track.

Rowan Atkinson, Sir Chris Hoy, Chris Evans and TV chef James Martin were among those taking part with Sir Jackie Stewart, Derek Bell and Sir Stirling Moss also adding to the excitement.

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There were racing anniversaries, the Ford GT40, Jim Clark’s first world championship and the Mini Cooper S were celebrating their 50th year.

13/09/13 ST The Goodwood Revival race meeting 2013. (left to right), Brittney Francis, and Kandis Twa from Canada. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (132530-5)13/09/13 ST The Goodwood Revival race meeting 2013. (left to right), Brittney Francis, and Kandis Twa from Canada. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (132530-5)
13/09/13 ST The Goodwood Revival race meeting 2013. (left to right), Brittney Francis, and Kandis Twa from Canada. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (132530-5)

A real revival highlight was the Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration Race, a one-hour, two driver event – evoking the spirit of the races which took place at Goodwood between 1960 and 1964.

Can you spot yourself on our picture galleries?

For the full story and picture spread see today’s Observer (September 19).

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