Ah, Goodwood! As magical locations within the automotive world go, Goodwood is up there with the Nurburgring and The Motor Valley in Bologna as should go to vacation spot for any petrolhead. The Motor Circuit is likely one of the nice unaltered race tracks and is awash with historical past, tales and sweetness. It’s also the focus of so many occasions which every have their very own really feel and attraction. We have been on the circuit just a few weeks ago for Speedweek and extra just lately, the eightieth version of the Members Assembly which celebrated the seventy fifth anniversary of racing at Goodwood and deal with the sixtieth anniversary of the 911.
Porsche pulled out the entire stops with at least 19 historic race automobiles taking to the circuit to mark the event. Notable automobiles in attendance embrace the Targa Florio profitable 1973 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR, 1974 911 RSR 3.0, 935/78, 4(!) 911 GT2 Rs, and the Le Mans profitable 1998 911 GT1. It’s honest to say it was a monumental gathering, phrases wrestle to do it justice, the highlights video will virtually be capable of do it justice.
Goodwood are on a roll and the 2023 Pageant of Pace is shaping as much as be no much less thrilling with McLaren Formulation 1 Crew, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formulation One Crew, Scuderia Ferrari Formulation 1 Crew and Williams Racing have all confirmed their attendance. Moreover, Sebastian Vettel will take to the Goodwood Hill in various automobiles from his private assortment, together with his ex-Nigel Mansell 1992 Williams FW14B and ex-Ayrton Senna 1993 McLaren MP4/8. Effectively referred to as a fan of motorsport historical past, it’s no shock that his personal assortment options these iconic automobiles from the careers of two of the game’s most celebrated figures.
Forward of his return to Goodwood for the 2023 Pageant of Pace, Sebastian Vettel mentioned: “It’s nice to be coming again to Goodwood in spite of everything these years. I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of a few of my most memorable automobiles which might be working on sustainable gasoline over the weekend. I’m a passionate racer and it’s vital to me that we proceed to take pleasure in driving iconic racing automobiles right this moment and sooner or later, however that we achieve this in a accountable manner.”
Porsche have been confirmed because the celebrated marque on the Pageant of Pace, no shock given the seventy fifth anniversary of the model. In different huge information, Goodwood introduced a multi-year partnership with international producer, Pirelli, to be the unique tyre associate for the annual flagship occasion. Pirelli might be current on the Goodwood Pageant of Pace with two exhibition areas that may illustrate key components of the corporate: 150 years of evolution in high-tech merchandise, racing spirit, artwork and tradition, and sustainability. One of many areas might be devoted to the long-lasting P Zero household of tyres, the place three new merchandise might be previewed to mark the approaching renewal of Pirelli’s total excessive finish vary.
The Duke of Richmond, mentioned: “Pirelli has an impressive fame for excellence and innovation, qualities that make them a welcome addition as a Goodwood associate. Because the chief within the status tyre market and the official provider of tyres to F1, the head of motor racing, we’re excited to have them on board for the thirtieth anniversary of Pageant of Pace.
All that continues to be is to mark the Thirteenth-Sixteenth July in you calendar and to, after all, purchase your tickets! We can’t wait to see that FoS 2023 has in retailer. Keep tuned for a full rundown of the occasion quickly after.
