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Better known as the Kimberley Special
Next small set coming soon - 1966 era F1 cars.
Last edited by ERC; 10-18-2016 at 12:19 AM.
I think the mclaren dfv is later than 1966 ray
One of the reasons for only giving Goodwood a 95% rating relates to the programming or scheduling. As mentioned before, there is a lot of wasted track time, yet the 'Sussex Trophy' cars never got out on track until the end of the day, Friday and again Sunday. OK, my choice to leave just before racing finished not to mention being very tired, but with 50,000 people heading for the exits at the same time, being fed into the narrow country lanes or even the A27, leaving early was a no brainer that worked very well for me.
I'm bitterly disappointed that I missed these cars on track and if anyone with Goodwood connections reads this (I doubt they will), then a plea to have a look at the schedule to maybe shuffle the groups around a wee bit. Two Austin A35 races and two pedal car races in the middle of the day, not to mention the 3 parades repeated each day, but Sussex Trophy cars not before 5.25pm (race, 6pm practice), was a shame.
Apologies for not covering many cars, but had I done my homework, I would have taken more paddock shots! No apologies for concentrating on the Listers and the Tojeiro. Based on the entry list. I should have taken the Devin Chev - but I didn't see it, Lotus 15's, a Ferrari 246s Dino (missed that one too...), Sadler Chev and Maserati Birdcage - which I thought I had taken.
Last edited by ERC; 10-17-2016 at 09:58 PM.
Loving these photos and details Ray. Keep 'em coming!Originally Posted by ERC
One of the reasons for only giving Goodwood a 95% rating relates to the programming or scheduling. As mentioned before, there is a lot of wasted track time, yet the 'Sussex Trophy' cars never got out on track until the end of the day, Friday and again Sunday. OK, my choice to leave just before racing finished not to mention being very tired, but with 50,000 people heading for the exits at the same time, being fed into the narrow country lanes or even the A27, leaving early was a no brainer that worked very well for me.
I'm bitterly disappointed that I missed these cars on track and if anyone with Goodwood connections reads this (I doubt they will), then a plea to have a look at the schedule to maybe shuffle the groups around a wee bit. Two Austin A35 races and two pedal car races in the middle of the day, not to mention the 3 parades repeated each day, but Sussex Trophy cars not before 5.25pm (race, 6pm practice), was a shame.
Apologies for not covering many cars, but had I done my homework, I would have taken more paddock shots! No apologies for concentrating on the Listers and the Tojeiro. Based on the entry list. I should have taken the Devin Chev - but I didn't see it, Lotus 15's, a Ferrari 246s Dino (missed that one too...), Sadler Chev and Maserati Birdcage - which I thought I had taken.
Out of interest, which performed better: The Lister Jaguars or Lister Chevrolets?
The 'Return to Power' in 1966 is what killed off Goodwood - and many would say, 'thank goodness for that'. When Lord March re-opened it for the first Revival, I am sure he had no idea of just what an iconic event it would turn into.
Had the circuit remained, but surrounded by those terrible wire fences that infest most current tracks, this race meeting would never ever be the drawcard it is. Being able to walk right around the track, lean on a waist high fence, use a modest camera to get the sort of shots you see here, surely tells it all?
Having now been to the Monaco Historics, where you are penned into whatever cage your ticket allows, but no paddock access and none of the carnival or trade support, not to mention car parking, even though the cars on track may be similar, no contest from a spectator viewpoint. Goodwood wins hands down. I'd never bother go back to Monaco, but I could do every Goodwood race meeting and always enjoy it. Not perfect maybe, but I'd rate it overall at 95%.
The 1966 F1 group wasn't very large, (no Ferrari) but so good to hear race engines that sounded like race engines and not X-Box screamers.
Ray,
Your photos are amazing and you take the time to share them all. Thanks so much.
Is that Chris McAllister driving the Lotus 49 # 5 with the Jim Clark type helmet ?
( Ken H.)
Thanks Ken, but there is no mention in the programme of who is driving which car or as they are display cars only, not even what the car numbers are. As with the Brabham parade, you'd need to be far more knowledgeable than I am to accurately identify each car. You can tell the difference between an H16 BRM and the V12 BRM easily enough...
Correct, but the cars in the parade weren't all 1966! They ranged from 1966 - 1968. The parade was titled 'Return to Power' to recognise the 3 litre formula. Sorry, maybe I should have explained that better. There were 14 cars listed but not all appeared - or ran. The earlier McLaren Ford wasn't seen on track.
Whilst 'front three quarter' pics may be a bit of a bore photographically, or artistically, I make no excuse, as I really enjoy building up my library of car photographs covering as many makes and models as possible. However, I do enjoy some of the action photographs and the driver stance, or cars slightly out of shape on the track. Note the number of selected pics so far, of drivers maybe struggling with gear selection or watching the mirrors or with hands off the wheel.
I don't think the #8 BRM made it to the grid for the race. Pity.
I'm amazed that this Lancia D50 isn't marked as a replica or recreation, as all the originals were destroyed. Probably only of interest to the pedants, but I'm finding it increasingly difficult to accurately label or categorise some cars. Maybe the answer is to apply a disclaimer to all published pics that the car may or may not be an original?
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Another favourite group, so often, more than 1 pic of most cars. The bright sunshine really helped. I totally missed the practice session as it was when I was hiking from Madgwick back to the car for the fresh camera battery. This is from the 'Richmond Trophy' grid, for 2.5 litre GP cars that raced 1954 - 1960.
Taken quite late in the race, after an 'incident' between the Scarab and the Tec Mec. Tec Mec = Tecnica Meccanico Maserati, which was one of those unique exhibits in the early days of the Donington Collection, which always made it such a joy to visit.
Last edited by ERC; 10-18-2016 at 01:22 AM.
I have no idea Steve, as I never saw them on track! I'm sure that if you Google 'Sussex Trophy 2016' you'll get some response!
There's probably a link on the Goodwood site for a video of the race.
Here we are 5 weeks on, and I'm still wading through cataloguing and filing...
An Italian flavour for Spgeti. You can almost smell the garlic - or Castrol R.
I didn't see this out on the track for the race.
Red cars look so good in the Goodwood sun.
Last edited by ERC; 10-18-2016 at 05:40 AM.
Thanks Ray, you are right, I could have answered my own question with a simple Google search:
Bright red body, silver or polished or chrome wheels, black tyres, gets my vote every time over black body, black wires, black tyres...
Once again, loaded the pics, went back later and just the attachment list showing, so reloaded...
Last edited by ERC; 10-18-2016 at 10:23 PM.
This Connaught ran for most of the race firing on less than its full quota of cylinders, hence the raised arms,
The 4WD Ferguson had a spin! Another unique car that has moved from Donington - now back with the Rolt family.
Last edited by ERC; 10-18-2016 at 09:55 PM.
Did the 4WD Ferguson come to NZ, with Graham Hill driving ?? .. must look it up .. thanks Ray great pictures again..
This Connaught ran for most of the race firing on less than its full quota of cylinders, hence the raised arms,
The 4WD Ferguson had a spin! Another unique car that has moved from Donington - now back with the Rolt family.
Before my NZ time, but yes. The car did race in NZ and there was only the one built. Had it been built and raced a year or two earlier, who knows what would have happened to GP racing?
As I grew up in the 1950's, this 2.5 litre formula was what really captivated me (along with the sports cars of the day) and I feel lucky that not only do I associate with these cars, but that I can photograph them today. Thank goodness so many have survived and that we have owners willing to put them out on the track for us all to enjoy.
I don't think this car made the race grid either.
The Scarab finished, the Tec Mec didn't.
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