For one weekend each September, the Goodwood motor racing circuit is transported back in time, with vintage fashion, classic cars and period aeroplanes from the 1940s, 50s and 60s. You will may find priceless classic sports cars tearing up the circuit, people dancing to a swing band and a battalion of Dad’s Army marching the streets. It is incredible the amount of effort everyone goes to, to stay in character.
The Saturday we attended was a scorching September day. There was a variety of races on, which saw a sell-out crowd enjoy a stacked field. From the charm of the Settrington Cup, to a dramatic Race 2 of the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy which saw a late Safety Car add a frantic end to proceedings, the day catered for all tastes.
Following a morning of race action, the emotive D-Day commemoration took to the grid at lunch time. The Duke of Richmond addressed a huge crowd gathered to pay their respects to those involved in the heroic landings which took place 75 years ago along the Normandycoast.
From brutish tanks and field guns to the life-affirming beauty of the world famous RAC TT Celebration, the afternoon was once again in full-swing back on the race track. And, of course, we saw GT40s in the Whitsun Trophy, the fastest race of the entire weekend, and Maserati 300Ss and beautiful D-Type Jaguars in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy at the end of the day. Sunday provided a comprehensive display of the finest cars and racing of the entire weekend.