Turning Back the Motor Racing Clock at the 2009 Goodwood Revival
They call it the world's most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged in the romantic time capsule of the Fifties and Sixties. As well as recreating the golden era of motor sport, the Goodwood Revival offers exceptional wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic circuit, untouched by the modern world. The Goodwood Motor Circuit, which ranked alongside Silverstone as Britain's leading racing venue throughout its active years between 1948 and 1966, hosted contemporary racing of all kinds, including Formula One, the famous Goodwood Nine Hours race and the celebrated Tourist Trophy sports car race. On September 18, 19, and 20, the circuit will be staging an annual historic race meeting for the kind of cars and motorcycles that would have competed at Goodwood during 1948-1966. An honored guest will be the great Sir Stirling Moss, who turned 80 this year. One of every car that Moss raced in his long career will be on display and I have no doubt he'll give us some very quick demonstration laps.
This is racing as it used to be, for the circuit has been lovingly restored to its original form and consequently many of the 120,000 guests will dress in period costume. No modern vehicles are allowed within the circuit perimeter throughout the weekend. There are also theatrical sets that bring the past back to life. What I'm especially looking forward to seeing is the low-level flying display of WW2 aircraft; Lord March's Goodwood estate is so large that it has an airfield within the perimeter used by vintage aircraft. This year, however, there is one difference: I'll be there. A long-time dream about to be satisfied, which includes three days at the Wine Festivals by Germany's Moselle River, plus a week in London. Because I'll be away for two weeks and this is a vacation, the laptop stays at home. So, starting today, the number of blogs on Classical Drives will be reduced from three per week to two, on Tuesdays and Fridays. But take heart, my friends, things will get back to normal after I return from England on the 21st. And the good news is that I'll be bringing home some wonderful photos to show you.
By: Daniel Source
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