Goodwood Revival - GDC Member, Kilian is driving the No.14
Over 134,000 motor sport enthusiasts and retro-fashion fans flocked to this weekend’s Goodwood Revival (17-19 September) to join in the fun and celebrations at the world’s largest historic motor race meeting.
Whilst several Gentleman Drivers Club members were enjoying a few days away in Nürburg driving the Nordschleife, one of our members was competing at the Revival in Ferrari 250 SWB Competizione – Kilian drove in the Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration. Up against some very special cars, Kilian managed to bring their Ferrari home ahead of the likes of Jochen Mass, Lord Paul Drayson and Tiff Needell to name but a few. Well-done Kilian!
Elsewhere on the track, John Surtees – the first and only World Champion on two and four wheels – was honoured 50 years after his very first race in a car, which took place at Goodwood in March 1960. A stunning collection of more than 25 vehicles associated with his racing career paraded in his honour, led by the great man driving and riding a variety of cars and motorcycles from his racing past.
On the track, the quality of motor racing was exceptional throughout the Revival weekend, with many nail-biting races and some thrills and spills along the way. Racing highlights included the thrilling St Mary’s Trophy for 1950s saloon cars, with Derek Bell and Grant Williams taking hard-fought victory. The £150 million car grid for the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy Celebration also made for exciting competition, with Jean-Marc Gounon and Peter Hardman taking the victory in Anthony Bamford’s Ferrari 250 GTO 64.
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Some great period fashions, including a sea of colourful mini skirts on Ladies Day (Saturday), helped seal the unique, fun atmosphere of the 2010 Revival. On the Richmond Lawn a 1950s-style circus with clowns, wrestlers, a Hall of Mirrors, and even a bearded lady, also helped the great vibe, as did the live bands, dancing and comic film sets and 1950s holiday camp. The recreation of a typical early 1960s British street scene, with a bus depot, car park and Tesco supermarket, proved to be hugely popular, with Revival shoppers coming over ‘all nostalgic’ at the sight of period packaging and house hold brands that had long been forgotten. Opal Fruits and Marmite in the correct period packaging proved to be in great demand.
In all, the 2010 Goodwood Revival was a great success, with Revival-goers already talking with excitement and anticipation about next year’s event. Confirmed dates for the 2011 Goodwood Revival and Festival of Speed have yet to be finalised. These will be announced in the coming weeks though, with 2011 tickets going on sale on November.
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