2009 Goodwood Revival
The best classic motor racing event in the World took place for the 12th time on 18th to 20th September. Despite the fact that this was rather late for the event, the weather was good with rain arriving late on Saturday after a rather hot and sunny day.
Both the cars and the aviation were fantastic and the place was packed out. In fact the heaving crowds were the only real problem. Happy crowds though and in their midst, a team of actors, dressed in period (50s to 60s) costumes mingled. The sight of a spy peering over a copy of the Times was distinctly odd, but then I don't remember the 60s, having been there, so perhaps spies were everywhere in those days.
The air displays included the Battle of Britain flight, the only flying Vulcan 'V' bomber and the last public flight of the Vickers Vimy that is soon to be imprisoned in a museum.
Celebrities were there, Stirling Moos of course (just turned 80 and still racing) even Lord Mandelson. Our picture shows Chris Rea, rock star and petrol head in action.
Festival of Speed 2009
The 2009 Festival of Speed was held at Goodwood on 3rd, 4th and 5th of July this year.
The theme was True Grit - Epic Feats of Endurance. To quote their web site "The theme celebrates the drive and determination of motor racing’s heroes, who overcame huge physical, mental and mechanical barriers in their quest for glory. From Jackie Stewart’s enduring victory at the 1968 German Grand Prix, despite his broken wrist, to Mick Doohan’s courageous return to motorcycle racing in 1992, without full use of his right leg, there are countless amazing tales of performances far beyond what was thought possible for any human being."
Sophie & Julian - Up North 2009
Sophie and Julian braved the M1 and visited Chesterfield on the first weekend of October. Roger recorded some of the happenings that included trips to Chatsworth, a Thai restaurant and Sheffield.
The photographic evidence can be seen online at the Picasa Web Album here.
