18th Goodwood Revival Recap

A record, sellout crowd of 149,000 poured into the Goodwood Circuit, near Chichester in West Sussex, England, last weekend for the 18^th renewal of the Goodwood Revival. Dressed in period costumes, they were treated to three days filled with automotive delights, including a historic assembly of all six original Cobra Daytona Coupes in the same place at the same time to mark the 50^th anniversary of the marque’s victory in the 1965 FIA Manufacturers Championship.

Big name international drivers on hand included multiple Le Mans winners Tom Kristensen (9), Derek Bell (5) and Emauele Pirro (5), as well as 1974 Can-Am champion Jackie Oliver. The career of Bruce McLaren, the brilliant New Zealander who excelled as a driver, team manager and constructor of winning cars for multiple categories, was honored with a lapping session for cars relevant to that career. Another tribute marked the 75^th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a stunning low-level fly-by of a dozen Spitfires.

Sunday’s RAC TT Celebration race for early ’60s GT cars was won by former BTCC champ Gordon Shedden and Chris Ward, who shared a Jaguar E-Type prepared by JD Classics, while nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen drove a muscular Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt to victory in Saturday’s hectic St. Mary’s Trophy race for 1960s sedans (above) and the Lavant Cup race for drum-braked Ferrari sports prototypes of the 1950s was won by James Cottingham’s 1957 500 TRC. A full list of race winners follows.

Revival5 Roger Dixon — Gas Girls. (Photo: Roger Dixon)

Event creator Lord March summarized the festivities: “The 18^th Goodwood Revival drew a record sell-out crowd, who not only witnessed some of the most iconic racing cars ever built dicing wheel-to-wheel, but also celebrated the career of motor racing legend Bruce McLaren, saw — for the first time in history — all six original Shelby Daytona Coupes together on track and joined an incredibly poignant and fitting tribute to the bravery of all those who fought in the Battle of Britain. My sincere thanks to everyone who came for their support and enthusiasm for the event, which continues to be cherished by enthusiasts of motor racing and vintage culture across the world.”

Race Winners

Friday Race

Freddie March Memorial Trophy – Derek Hood/Chris Ward – 1954 Cooper T33-Jaguar

Saturday Races

St. Mary’s Trophy 1 – Tom Kristensen – 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

Brooklands Trophy – Neil Twyman – 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2600

Whitsun Trophy – Nick Padmore – 1966 Lola T70-Chevrolet

Fordwater Trophy – John Young – 1950 Jaguar XK120

Goodwood Trophy – Mark Gillies – 1934 ERA A-Type R3A

Lavant Cup – James Cottingham – 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC

Sunday Races

RAC TT Celebration – Gordon Shedden/Chris Ward – 1963 Jaguar E-Type