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Goodwood festival of Speed 12th - 14th July 2002
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 The
Festival of Speed is far more than just a hillclimb - it can justifiably
claim to be the world’s biggest and most diverse classic motorsports
event. It’s the only occasion where you’ll see in action
the greatest competition cars and star drivers from the entire
history of motorsport - everything from 19th Century steam carriages
to current Formula One, fabulous racing motorcycles; 2500bhp Land
Speed Record cars alongside engineless soapbox racers; plus motorsport
legends like Moss, Surtees, Brabham and Andretti rubbing shoulders
with today's hottest properties such as Jenson Button and Richard
Burns.
But it's not all about action on the hill.
Since the inaugural meeting was held in the
picturesque parkland surrounding Goodwood
House in 1993, the Festival has become established as the key event
in historic motorsport's social calendar. Unrestricted access to
the paddocks means that spectators and autograph hunters can get
closer to the cars and drivers than at almost any other meeting.
Away from the bustle of competition, you can relax with a picnic
on the lawns of the House among some of the most beautiful and
innovative automotive creations, which are judged in the Cartier ‘Style
et Luxe’ design competition. You can explore the exciting
displays of our many Exhibitors, or seek an adrenaline rush from
the Festival's interactive entertainment, including driving simulators
and tank rides. Children will delight in the special amusements
to be found at theJunior Festival of SpeedThe Festival is motor
racing's equivalent of Ascot or Wimbledon, an extravaganza of sound
and colour that has been described as 'the garden party of the
Gods'. In combination with the rich period theatre of our Motor
Circuit Revival Meeting, the Festival of Speed ensures that Goodwood
is unrivalled throughout the world.
 Goodwood’s
relaxed ‘garden party’ atmosphere attracts
many of motorsport’s biggest names, both past
and present, to come and enjoy a fun weekend of driving,
free from the pressures and hassle so often experienced
elsewhere. The Festival of Speed paddock is perhaps
the only place in the world where you can approach,
talk to and seek autographs from perhaps 50 world-famous
drivers and personalities without encountering frustrating
restrictions such as barricades, obstructive minders
and unwilling, reclusive stars. Visitors to Goodwood
have traditionally treated the drivers with courtesy
and respect, therefore encouraging them to interact
with the public in a uniquely informal, friendly
and patient manner. Nowhere else are you more likely
to come face to face with your motoring hero and
chat as if you were dear friends.
The Festival of Speed’s unique ability
to attract the top works Formula One teams
is its key strength, and already five teams
confirmed for 2002. Nowhere else in the world can you get so close
to the latest and greatest cars and drivers.
This year, just one week after the British Grand Prix, Goodwood
will throng to the sound of the Williams-BMW, McLaren-Mercedes,
Renault, Toyota and BAR-Honda in action on the hill. A privately-owned
2000 Ferrari F1-2000 will be driven on the hill, and we are expectant
that the Ferrari Works Team will also bring a 2001 championship-winning
car.
Look out in the paddock for familiar faces such as David Coulthard,
Ross Brawn, Murray Walker, Martin Brundle, Frank Williams, Patrick
Head, David Richards and Adrian Newey.
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