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\"\"<\/a>The 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed will honor sports car racing in 1972 and the 30th anniversary of the famed Group C era when it returns to the 1.16-mile Goodwood hillclimb in West Sussex, England on 28 June to 1 July.<\/p>\n

Forty years ago, the 1972 season was a pivotal year in sports car racing. In America, Can-Am was at its peak, with a fascinating battle for supremacy between McLaren, Porsche, Shadow and Lola, while in Europe a change in regulations prompted an intriguing fight between Ferrari, Matra and Alfa Romeo. Although ostensibly similar in appearance, these cars were very different in design philosophy, highlighting fundamental differences between European and American racing \u2013 technical sophistication versus raw power. A special class at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed will bring these cars together, providing a unique opportunity to witness the most exciting sports racing prototypes of all time in no-holds-barred action.<\/p>\n

A decade later, the Group C era began in 1982, and went on to become one of the most competitive in sports car racing history, with an unprecedented number of factory teams. This summer\u2019s Festival of Speed will celebrate 30 years since the launch of Group C, with a dedicated class including cars from Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes, Toyota, Nissan, Aston Martin, Lancia and Peugeot. As well as a stunning sight in the Festival paddock, these cars are sure to be amongst the fastest up the famous Goodwood Hill, with many in the running for fastest time of the weekend.<\/p>\n

Full details of the sports car racers and driver line-up due to appear at Goodwood will be revealed over the coming months.<\/p>\n

Tickets and further information for the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival can be found by visiting www.goodwood.com\/motor sport<\/a> or via telephone at +44 (0)1243 755055.<\/p>\n

[Source: Goodwood; photo credit: Tim Scott \/ Fluid Images<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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