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Wonderful
weather again for the Goodwood Revival 2003
Many classic motor sports enthusiasts anticipated wet
weather over the weekend based on the gloomy weather forecasts as
late as Friday, but thankfully the weekend escaped and glorious,
sunny weather blessed the meeting yet again!
A full grid of classic sports cars moves off from the start
line into Madgwick Corner. A truly mouthwatering scene! (Photo:
Goodwood Circuit)
Close to the second apex on Madgwick Corner is a good spot
to spectate. The banking provides a good view - you can see the
action right back to the start line.
An ERA heads the field at the start as the field streams
through Madgwick corner.
Start line for the St Mary's Trophy, an 18 lap two-driver
race for production saloon cars of a type that raced between 1951
and 1959.
The Chicane during practice for the St Mary's Trophy seen
from the raised bank, a popular viewing spot for spectators. Modern
technology enables spectators to follow the action around the track
on a giant screen.
Madgwick corner is a very good spot to view the action on
the track from the raised banking around the outside of this exciting
double apex corner. A stroll with friends around the track is particularly
enjoyable stopping at Madgwick, Lavant and Woodcote corners where
there are bars serving cask ale.
Lavant corner is over on the far side of the circuit but
is a popular place with a good view of a large slice of the action
from St Mary's to Woodcote corners. The refreshment stalls and good
seating make it a comfortable stop for members "walking round
the circuit".
Franck Morand (Mirage 0158) from Thailand was over again,
timing a visit back to France so he could drive his V8 from his
parents' home in Clermont Ferrand to be at the Goodwood Revival.
Here he is at Lavant corner where there is a giant screen on
the in-field which enables spectators to follow events around the
Circuit.
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Paddock
scenes
The Paddock early in the morning, a quiet time to stroll
round and see some quite extraordinary machinery parked up in the
covered bays, before the crowds flock in later in the day.
Dress
reminicent of the fifties and sixties adds to the period feel
The lady in the Paddock photo above for example, had a
beautiful two piece suit, with coat and gloves. The warm weather suited
Summer dresses too, particularly in the sunny spots (see above left).
Ladies dress in fashions reminicent of the fifties and sixties,
often complete with hats and gloves.
The St Trinians schoolgirls are a regular sight at the Goodwood
Revival, providing a sense of fun along with other actors engaged
by the organisers each wearing early 1950s or 60s outfits. But most
visitors dress in sympathy with the "revival" style of the
event - The two Goodwood Revival regulars above (Mike Maude-Roxby
and Bill Wallace) are in typical dress! But just how long can they
keep the moth at bay!
Cricket
at Goodwood
Cricket Match on the Thursday afternoon is a tradition of the
Goodwood Revival meeting. It is always played on the historic ground
in front of Goodwood House where the earliest recorded game was played
in 1702. For 2003, the weather was warm and sunny and Lord March's
team knocked up 100 before tea. Here you can see The Duke of Richmond
& Gordon's XI are batting just before play was halted by a spectacular
air display by a Spitfire over the field.
MG R-type
at Goodwood
Gerhard Maier's rare and beautifully restored
MG R-type on the grid at the Goodwood Revival 2003. The original
"R-type"! (Photo: Andrew Roberts)
More Goodwood Revival photos from members are welcome on this
gallery. All photos above are from Victor Smith unless otherwise
noted.
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