Goodwood will be in celebratory mode as it marks a number of important automotive and motorsport anniversaries and key moments at the 2013 Festival of Speed (11-14 July), in addition to the 20th anniversary of the event itself. A selection of anniversaries being recognised at the 2013 Festival will include:
90 Years:
Le Mans 24 Hours:
A selection of iconic Le Mans 24 Hours endurance racers will be in action at the 2013 Festival, from early winning Bentleys, right through to the latest Audis that have claimed victory in recent years.
60 Years:
World Championship for Sports Cars:
The stars of the endurance racing world over the last 60 years, from Jaguar D-type and Mercedes-Benz 300SLR, through Ford GT MkII and Porsche 917, to Jaguar XJR9 and Porsche 962, plus the latest prototypes from Audi and Toyota, which are contesting the newly relaunched World Endurance Championship.
50 Years:
Porsche 911:
As well as the main Festival Central Feature ‘installation’, a dedicated class of road and racing 911s, covering all seven generations of the iconic sports car, will take to the hill twice each day for a special parade.
McLaren Racing:
Half a century of this revered race and sports car maker will be marked with a number of championship-winning cars from Formula 1, Can-Am, Indy and Le Mans.
Lamborghini:
A tantalisingline-up of the most exotic and legendary Lamborghini road cars will grace the event.
Mini Cooper S and Ford Lotus Cortina:
Two true British motoring icons turn 50, with versions of the Mini Cooper S and Lotus Cortina in action at Goodwood, particularly in the Forest Rally Stage area.
European Touring Car Championship:
Some of the most celebrated touring cars of all time will take to the Hill, including the BMW 3.0CSL ‘Batmobile’, Cologne Capri and TWR Jaguar XJS.
40 Years:
World Rally Championship:
To mark 40 years of the WRC, we will assemble one of every championship-winning car on the Hill and Forest Rally Stage.
20 Years:
Goodwood Festival of Speed:
The best of the first 20 years will be celebrated at Goodwood with a wide and varied selection of all–time great cars, motorcycles, drivers and riders for the ultimate ‘best of’ highlights.
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