There are many events around classic cars, but it is indisputable that the Goodwood Revival which has been held since 1998 is one of the most important and spectacular. We find classic vehicles and competition motorcycles from all eras, although those prior to 1970 predominate and all this accompanied by an environment that goes perfectly with cars, since even reporters have to go dressed in period costumes. For three days, you return to the decades of the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. This year 2015, in ActualidadMotor we have been there.
At the Goodwood Revival there are various events. Some of the calmest are the "parades". It is about going three laps around the track without competing, with the idea of showing off the cars in front of the fans. This year there have been several, one of the most notable being that of the Shelby Daytona Coupe, since it is the first time that six units of this jewel meet at the same time since its manufacture. Although it was not about competing, they circulated very happily with important units, such as the original prototype or winners in races such as LeMans, Goodwood, Sebring, Reims or the 10000 km of Nürburgring in their younger years.
land rover parade
Also held at Goodwood Revival was the Bruce mclaren Parade, as a commemorative act of one of the most influential figures in the history of the competition. 28 vehicles gathered, highlighting, for example, the Cooper Climax t53 "lowline" from 1960, with which the driver came second in F1 1960, Ford GT mkII winner of LeMans in 1966 with Chris Amos or a McLaren-Cosworth m14a who finished second at Jarama in 1970.
And as a good British act that is the Revival, the Land Rover Defender could not miss with its more than 60 years of history and close to ceasing its production. At a calm pace, about fifty units of the most legendary off-roader toured the track. They were present from the original prototype to curious models such as ambulances, military or recreational.
Lavant Cup, with impressive Ferrari on the track
However the competition It also has a very important slot every September at the Goodwood Revival. The Lavant Cup has probably been one of the most outstanding races of the year, with 28 very exclusive Ferraris on the track. There models such as the 166MM, 212 Berlinetta, 212 export, 500 TRC, 860 Monza and other unique jewels were beaten. The race RAC TT Celebration It was, for its part, in which the greatest jewels could be seen competing, such as the Shelby Daytona Coupé, Aston Martin Project, Sumbean Lister Tiger or exclusive Ferraris such as the so-called Breadvan (250 GT SWB), 330 GTO, 250 LM or 350 GTO. /64.
Other races held over the weekend included the Barry Sheen Memorial, Brooklands, Earl of March, Fordwater, Freddie March Memorial, Glober, Goodwood, Richmond and Gordon, St. Marys, Sussex and Whitsun.
At the Goodwood Revival there is also an opportunity to see renowned pilots in action. This year it has been possible to see, among others, Jochen Mass, Dereck Bell, Jackie Oliver, the collector Nick Mason or the Spaniards Joaquin Folch and Guillermo Fierron, all of them driving authentic automotive jewels. Who never misses this appointment is Sir Striling Moss, always kindly serving the media and fans, although he hasn't competed in years.
Without a doubt, 2015 has been a great year for the Goodwood Revival, a benchmark event that continues to grow and surprise every year fans, fleeing from the danger of falling into monotony.
