172 Classic & Sports Car September 2019Welcome
I
t’s my pleasure to join Classic & Sports Car in bringing you
a foretaste of this year’s Goodwood Revival, which takes
place from 13-15 September. The Revival was established
as a celebration of the greatest original cars and motorcycles
at the Motor Circuit – one of very few to have remained largely
unaltered since its heyday. Reopening the circuit in 1998,
our intention was always to give these fabulous machines the
most authentic stage on which to create truly thrilling racing.
Wheel-to-wheel racing is at the heart of the event, made
possible by the enthusiasm of the owners and the high
standards of driving and riding. Among my many personal
highlights each year is the Kinrara Trophy. The spectacle of
seeing so many priceless GT cars racing hard as the sun sets
over the track is something that sets the Revival apart.
One of the most impressive aspects of the Revival is how
skilled our crowd has become in capturing the spirit of the
era in so many different ways. The cars, drivers, motorcycles
and riders remain centre stage, but almost everyone who walks
through the gate now plays a role in creating the only motor
racing event to be staged entirely in period. This year, that
sense of wonder will envelop you as you arrive at the main
gate, where our Swinging Sixties display will recreate Carnaby
Street and the Abbey Road studios. The first cars that most
visitors will see are three original Beatles Minis, together
with that of their fellow Liverpudlian Cilla Black.
Minis will be in abundance for the car’s 60th-anniversary
year. We shall also be celebrating 60 years since Cooper
won its first Formula One World Championship, while the
Brooklands Trophy will honour Bentley’s centenary.
As ever, famous riders and drivers, past and present, will
make their way to Sussex. We look forward to seeing returning
friends as well as welcoming new faces.
Making their Revival debuts will be
31-time MotoGP victor Dani Pedrosa
and NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon.
Whether you are coming in person,
watching the live streaming, or the
comprehensive TV coverage, I hope
you all have a wonderful time.THE DUKE OF RICHMOND
Founder, Goodwood Revival MeetingFRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
Kinrara Trophy (60 mins) Two-driver race
for closed-cockpit GT cars of 3 litres and
over, of a type that raced before 1963SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Fordwater Trophy (25 mins) For roadgoing
sports and GT cars of a type that raced
between 1960 and ’66
Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, Part 1
(25 mins) Two-rider race for motorcycles of
a type that raced between 1960 and 1966
Goodwood Trophy (25 mins) For Grand Prix
and voiturette cars of a type that raced
between 1930 and ’51
St Mary’s Trophy, Part 1 (25 mins) For saloon
cars of a type that raced between 1950 and ’59
Glover Trophy (25 mins) For 1.5-litre GP cars
of a type that raced between 1961 and ’65
Sussex Trophy (25 mins) For World
Championship and production sports cars
of a type that raced between 1955 and ’60
Settrington Cup (c11:30am)
For Austin J40 pedal carsSUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Earl of March Trophy (20 mins)
For 500cc Formula Three cars
Richmond & Gordon Trophies (25 mins) For
front- and rear-engined Grand Prix cars of
a type that raced between 1954 and ’60
Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy, Part 2
Brooklands Trophy (25 mins)
For pre-war Bentley sports cars
Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration
(60 mins) For closed-cockpit GT cars in the
spirit of the RAC TT races, 1960-’64
St Mary’s Trophy, Part 2
Whitsun Trophy (25 mins) For unlimited sports-
prototypes of a type that raced up to 1966
Freddie March Memorial Trophy (25 mins)
For cars in the spirit of the Goodwood
Nine Hour races, 1952-’55
Settrington CupParades 1959 RAC TT Celebration, 60 Years
of the Mini, Cooper Car Company Celebration,
D-Day Commemoration (Sunday only)RACE CARD