This year's
Festival of Speed at Goodwood runs through 11-13 July, with the theme 'Hawthorn to Hamilton ? Britain's Love Affair with World Motor Sport'. Fifty years ago Mike Hawthorn became Britain's first Formula 1 World Champion and current F1 star, Lewis Hamilton, needs no introduction; he has confirmed that he will be attending the event.
Britain has always played a key role in the global motor racing industry and recognising the important role that Britain has played in shaping motor sport worldwide, the Festival is celebrating the influence and achievements of iconic British figures, including Stirling Moss, Jim Clark, John Surtees, Colin McRae, Roger Clark, James Hunt, Barry Sheene, Jackie Stewart, Derek Bell, Colin Chapman, Adrian Newey and British-based Gordon Murray. As always, the Festival will also feature the world's finest competition cars and motorcycles, making the Goodwood Festival of Speed a must for the motorhead calender.
Labels: 2008, Festival of Speed, Goodwood, motor sport, UK
