{"id":499413,"date":"2021-09-21T19:09:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T02:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=123647"},"modified":"2024-02-15T12:53:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T12:53:53","slug":"2021-goodwood-revival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2021-goodwood-revival\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodwood Revival (2021) – Recap & Photo Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Similar to its sister event the Goodwood Revival is becoming more of a festival, a festival celebrating the best of Britain during the two post-war decades (1945-\u201965), arguably celebrating the country\u2019s eccentricity and penchant for dressing-up as well, but still with motor sport at its heart.<\/p>\n

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Surrounding the iconic 1955 Millie Miglia winning Mercedes 300 SLR-Stirling Moss only ever had one word for it-crumpet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Expanded for 2021, the Revival opened more of its track infield to visitors by erecting a new footbridge over the circuit at Madgwick corner where visitors gained a new \u201cinside\u201d view of the action along with an area to dine alfresco while watching the racing on a giant screen. From here it was just a short walk to the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation Concours lawns and the racecar Paddocks.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s not just the driving that\u2019s `full on`at the Revival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As in past years, and in addition to sensational racing, the event had features and commemorations which in 2021 started as soon as fans entered the gate! Greeted by yet another festival, this one to mark 70 years since the Festival of Britain exhibition, a celebration of all that was great in Britain during 1951 when millions of visitors flocked to London\u2019s South Bank for the national showcase of British manufacturing and design. Both on and off the track there was yet another Platinum Jubilee, this year honoring Wally Parks founding the National Hot Rod Association in California, with the Revival hosting one of the largest ever gatherings of these mean machines in Europe, along with 16 of the infamous Rolling Bones cars from the U.S., with over 50 of the fuel-guzzling beasts cruising the circuit to open proceedings each day.<\/p>\n

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Hot Rods on the grid ready to parade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Five years earlier, in 1946, London held a Victory Parade. On Sunday afternoon the Revival held its own Victory event not only to mark 75 years since the original but also to recognize various sections of the UK community who have been in the front line of the fight against Covid. As a consequence, the pageant of 140 plus British and U.S. WWII vehicles was joined by health workers, police and members of the fire service in parading the circuit.<\/p>\n

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V16s on the grid for the BRM Celebration parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For motor racing fans, the two parades that probably held the most significance were those to recognize 70 years of BRM and the life of Stirling Moss. An incredible collection of BRMs took to the track each day, one of the largest ever assembled, including five V16s (one being the recreation model) and three Type 25s all swelling the ranks of 35-plus cars. Past works drivers Jackie Stewart, Howden Ganley and Richard Attwood were also on hand to complete the line-up. The sound of those V16s, although not successful in their day, was one of the highlights from the weekend.<\/p>\n

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The grid was full to hear a moving tribute to Sir Stirling Moss given by the Duke of Richmond.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sir Stirling Moss, synonymous with Goodwood during his career and his retirement, died 18 months ago but because of Covid restrictions this was the Duke of Richmond\u2019s first opportunity to pay homage to his friend. Saturday saw a special tribute to the great racing driver with the grid full of admirers and cars from \u201cMr Motor Racing\u2019s\u201d career. F1 World Champion\u2019s Sir Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill spoke of their time spent with Stirling, Elliot Moss and Lady Susie Moss were moved to hear the words from the Duke recounting their father\u2019s and husband\u2019s remarkable career and zest for life. Bringing the occasion to a close was a lap of honor by many of Stirling\u2019s racecars headed by his 1956 Mille Miglia-winning Mercedes 300SLR brought out from the Mercedes Museum especially for the tribute. With Sir Stirling\u2019s widow lady Susie sitting in the passenger seat we were told this would be the final ever running of 300SLR #722 at a public track-farewell to the legend and his machine.<\/p>\n

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The heart of the Revival is historic machines and racing them, 2021 didn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n