Une semaine avant Le Mans Classic, Goodwood était le cadre du traditionnel Festival of Speed. Ce meeting annuel, dans l’écrin du parc de Goodwood House. Le Festival of Speed, c’est ue gigantesque garden party dédiée aux moteurs osus toutes ses formes, puisque le meeting fait la part belle aussi bien à l’automobile, à la moto qu’à l’aviation, sans oublier des concours d’élégance.  Cette année, le thème principal du Festival était consacré à l’Italie, ce qui explique la présence d’Alfa Romeo sur le Central Display. Etaient également mis à l’honneur les 60 an du Championnat du Monde de Formule 1, ce qui explique la large part laissée cette année à la F1 avec la présence notamment de Lewis Hamilton, le soixantième anniversaire également de la fameuse Carrera Panamericana et le cinquantième anniversaire de la course dans les forêts britanniques pour le RAC Rallye.

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A galaxy of famous names including more than 20 world champions holding more than 70 championship titles between them has been confirmed for the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Foremost among them are reigning F1 champion Jenson Button along with team-mate and 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton.

They will be joined by past F1 champions and Grand Prix winners including Sir Jackie Stewart, John Surtees, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mika Hakkinen, Sir Stirling Moss, Jochen Mass and Patrick Tambay. Lire la suite »

McLaren fête son anniversaire, ses 20 printemps pour être précis. L’écurie sportive est en effet devenue en 1990 constructeur de routière, avec la McLaren F1. Une occasion qui méritait d’être célébrée par une grande réunion de famille des propriétaires de McLaren F1, au McLaren Technology Center de Woking, à la fin avril. A cette occasion, la marque a réuni 21 exemplaires de la supercar, soit le plus grand nombre de McLaren F1 jamais rassemblées (voir la galerie photo ci-dessous). Mais McLaren ne compte pas en rester là: le constructeur fêtera de nouveau son anniversaire début juillet, lors du Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham, Damon Hill ou Jacky Ickx ne sont que quelques noms de la liste des participants de l’édition 2000 du Festival de la vitesse ( Festival of Speed ). Le gratin mondial de la scène automobile sportive se réunit chaque année depuis 1992 dans la propriété du Comte de March pour rendre hommage aux plus belles époques de la course automobile.

Etre en course et être vu ! telle est la devise qui prévaudra du 23 au 25 mai au ” Festival of Speed “, rencontre qui une fois de plus saura faire honneur à son nom. La zone de départ est répartie en 22 catégories : depuis les pionniers des années 1890 à 1915 jusqu’aux modèles révolutionnaires des années 90, tout ce qui porte un nom est présent sur la ligne de départ.

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Situated at the top of the hillclimb, the challenging Forest Rally Stage was designed with the help of former World Rally Champion Hannu Mikkola, and each year hosts around 50 cars and top drivers from the history of rallying, including many of the current WRC teams and drivers.

The tough 1.67 mile loose-surface track provides a thrilling, up close demonstration of consummate driving skill throughout the three days of the Festival weekend.

Past rallying masters seen in action on the Goodwood Forest Rally Stage have included RAC winners Rauno Aaltonen, Markku Alen and Petter Solberg, and British rally legends Russell Brookes and Jimmy McRae, as well as international superstars such as Sebastien Loeb and Marcus Gronholm.

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The Hillclimb is the Festival of Speed’s principal attraction. Taking place throughout the weekend, this challenging white-knuckled 1.16-mile course starts as a tree-lined run through the southern corner of the Goodwood Estate which then turns to sweep past the front of Goodwood House before climbing a steep and narrow Estate road bordered by flint walls and dense woodland groves towards Goodwood’s equine racecourse on top of the magnificent South Downs.

The course rises over 300ft from the start line to the finish, and is very technical and challenging, putting the skills of the world’s very best drivers and riders to the ultimate test of concentration and speed.

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• Goodwood can already confirm over 80 drivers and riders for the 2010 Festival of Speed
• Over 20 World Champions are due to attend, with more than 70 world championship titles between them, representing a variety of motor sport disciplines
• A strong gathering of British Formula One World Champions will be in attendance, including Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Sir Jackie Stewart and John Surtees

With just over six weeks still to go until the 2010 Festival of Speed blasts into life (2-4 July), Goodwood can already confirm more than 80 star drivers and riders will be present at the world’s largest celebration of motoring culture, including over 20 World Champions who between them have collected more than 70 championship titles.  Lire la suite »

The Goodwood Festival of Speed’s unique ability to attract the top works Formula 1 teams and drivers is a key strength - nowhere else in the world can you get so close to the latest and greatest F1 cars and drivers. Already several teams have indicated their intention to attend this year’s Festival, one week ahead of their appearance at the British Grand Prix.

• Scuderia Ferrari – the incomparable Italian marque will be at the Festival once more, their blood red cars forming a central part of this year’s ‘Viva Veloce!’ celebration

• McLaren-Mercedes – the MP4-24 will be in action all weekend, with 2008 and 2009 World Champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button expected to be at the controls

• Mercedes GP – the newest F1 team in the pit lane will mark its return to full works competition after a 55-year absence with an appearance at the Festival of Speed

• Red Bull – after setting the pace through the latter part of 2009, Red Bull will be amongst the favourites this year, and their car is sure to be a Festival highlight

• Williams-Cosworth – the latest FW32, which will appear at the Festival, renews Williams’ relationship with Cosworth, with whom it won four World Titles in the 1980s

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With no WRC or IRC date clash this year, many of the top rally teams from both championships are planned to be on hand to provide a thrilling demonstration of sideways driving, both on the Forest Rally Stage and on the hillclimb. Citroen, Peugeot and Skoda have all expected to be in attendance, with Peugeot having British IRC champ Kris Meeke in action.

They will share the Forest Rally Stage with around 50 historic rally cars and legendary drivers from the history of the sport, including Rauno Aaltonen, Markku Alen, Petter Solberg, Jimmy McRae and Russell Brookes. Lire la suite »

Modèle Lotus Elise Occasion S1 Mustar Yellow MK1 Année 1998 Kilométrage 34 800 km Lieu Rennes (35 - Ille et Vilaine) Prix VEHICULE VENDU Divers 4 Jantes Victory de Sport 160 en parfait état 4 en option distribution neuve Garantie 6 mois

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From 2-4 July, Goodwood will be in celebratory mode as it marks a number of significant motor sport and automotive anniversaries and key moments. A selection of the many anniversaries being recognised at the 2010 Festival of Speed will include:

100 Years:

Alfa Romeo:

The legendary Italian marque celebrates its centenary in style with a stunning central feature and an impressive collection of the revered Milanese manufacturer’s most important motor racing and road car moments, from the dominant pre-War 1750, 6C and 8C racers, through to the stylish and desirable post-War Alfas, including the Tipo 33 racers and brand new Giulietta, due to make its British public debut at the Festival of Speed. For more information, please see the accompanying Alfa Romeo news release.

60 Years:

Formula One World Championship:

Since the inaugural World Championship in 1950 – won by Dr Giuseppe Farina in a stunning Alfa Romeo 158 ‘Alfetta’ – Formula One has maintained its place as the very pinnacle of motor sport. The names of the great drivers – Fangio, Ascari, Moss, Clark, Stewart, Prost, Senna, Schumacher, Alonso, Hamilton, Button – trip off the tongue as easily as those of the classic manufacturers – Ferrari, Maserati, Mercedes, Vanwall, BRM, Lotus, Brabham, McLaren, Williams, Renault. Simply put, for many people Formula One IS motor racing. The 2010 Festival of Speed will celebrate F1’s 60th anniversary with a momentous gathering of cars and drivers illustrating many of the key moments in the formula’s rich and varied history. Lire la suite »

The Earl of March has now confirmed the theme of the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed (being held on 2-4 July) as ‘Viva Veloce! – The Passion for Speed’. This theme celebrates Italy’s all-consuming fascination with motor racing, and its global influence on the sport.  From Alfa Romeo to MV Agusta, Ascari to Agostini, and Monza to the Mille Miglia, Italians have raced with breathtaking fervour, inspiring desire and devotion that transcends national identity.

Italian DNA runs through many of the sport’s most memorable and passionate performances.  Whether it’s Fangio and Wimille dominating the immediate post-war years in Alfa Romeos, Moss and Behra battling against the oddsin Maseratis, Villeneuve and Schumacher’s towering achievements in Ferraris, Toivonen and Kankkunen blasting through the forests in Lancias, or Surtees and Hailwood sweeping all before them on MV Agustas, competitors from many nations have shared in Italy’s glory.  Lire la suite »

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has firmly established itself as a great place to see the latest and best supercars from around the globe.  The Sunday Times Supercar Run is unique in providing a dynamic environment in which the public can view new models for the first time.

Unlike a conventional motor show, the Supercar Run affords a fantastic opportunity not only to exhibit a new supercar, but also to show it in action on the Goodwood hillclimb. Last year saw more than 20 UK public debuts out of a 45-plus car entry, and this year’s entry is looking even stronger. Lire la suite »