Goodwood Festival of Speed celebrates itself in 2013

TEXTMarch 28, 2013 · 3 min

Bruno von Rotz, automatically translated

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Ford GT40 (1966) - 50 years of the GT40 - Goodwood Press Day 2013

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Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic (1937) - at Goodwood Press Day 2013

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Ferrari 250 GTO (1962) - Nick Mason's GTO at Goodwood Press Day 2013

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Passenger rides on Goodwood Press Day 2013

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Napier-Railton 24 Litre Special (1933) - at Goodwood Press Day 2013

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50 years of the Porsche 911 at the center of Goodwood Press Day 2013

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50 Jahre Porsche 911 im Zentrum des Goodwood Press Day 2013

This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed will take place from July 11 to 14, 2013, as always in Lord March's Castle Park.
There will be no shortage of attractions at the 20th festival, as there will be a number of anniversaries to celebrate.

50 years of the Porsche 911 at the center of Goodwood Press Day 2013

90 years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

A selection of genuine Le Mans racing cars from throughout the period will drive up the hill, from the Bentley of the twenties to the latest Audi diesel racing car.

Passenger rides on Goodwood Press Day 2013

60 years of sports car world championships

The top cars of the endurance racing scene will be paying their respects, from the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL to the Jaguar D-Type, Ford GT-40 Mk II, Porsche 917, Jaguar XJR9 and Porsche 962, and the modern Audi and Toyota will also be making their presence felt.

Ford GT40 (1966) - 50 years of the GT40 - Goodwood Press Day 2013

50 years of the Porsche 911

A special parade of 911 models representing all seven generations will drive up the hillside twice a day.

50 years of McLaren Racing

Winning McLaren cars from various racing series (Formula 1, Can-Am, Le Mans) will be at the start.

50 years of Lamborghini

The most legendary and exotic Lamborghini models ever built will be on show.

50 years of the Mini Cooper S and Ford Lotus Cortina

These two British classics will also receive a lot of attention, and the Cortina-Lotus will be seen on the rally course, among other things.

50 years of European Touring Car Championships

Some of the most successful touring cars of all time will be pulling up the castle hill, including the BMW 3.0 CSL, the Ford Capri and the Jaguar XJS.

40 years of the World Rally Championship

According to the organizers, every vehicle that has ever won the championship will be on display on the rally course. Hannu Mikkola, for example, will do the honors at the Festival of Speed in Goodwood in an original Audi Rallye quattro.

And the twentieth anniversary of the event itself will be celebrated with a selection of the best and most exciting vehicles and motorcycles from all previous editions. An impression could already be enjoyed on the press day last year, from which the pictures shown originate.