The Goodwood Members Meeting 2019 was staged over the weekend of 5-7 April at the iconic 2.4-mile Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex, England. Visitors to the 77th Members’ Meeting were treated to close wheel-to-wheel competition that saw some races settled by mere seconds.
How many rabbits does the Duke of Richmond have in his hat of tricks? We ask the fairly obvious question because the latest extravaganza at his Goodwood playground again has us shaking our heads in admiration at the gathering of pure madness roaring around the Goodwood Motor Circuit. From Edwardian racing specials up to 1923 to the mighty Porsche 917 celebration, this year’s event was overflowing with exceptional races and exhibitions.
Historic races at the Goodwood Members Meeting 2019 included the two Betty Richmond Trophy featuring thirty-strong grids comprised entirely of Mini Coopers, the two-driver Gerry Marshall Trophy race for Group 1 saloon cars like the Rover SD1 and Ford Capri and the Parnell Cup filled with Grand Prix and ‘voiturette’ cars that raced between 1935 and 1953.
In addition to a packed race program, the 77th Members’ Meeting also featured high-speed demonstrations of Porsche 917 models, BMW M1 Procars, V8 NASCAR racers and Le Mans prototypes, all cranking up the volume to spectator’s delight.
Former F1 star Mark Webber and Le Mans winner Richard Attwood lead an incredible parade of Porsche 917s to celebrate the 50th birthday of Porsche’s original Le Mans victor. The very first car, chassis #001, led the parade around the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Chassis #001 was originally used as the test model, but has undergone extensive restoration at the Porsche Museum over the winter.
Behind 917-001 were three more cars from the Porsche Museum — the 1970 Daytona 24 Hour-winning 917K and two 917/30s, including the car that dominated the 1973 Can-Am championship, lapping at over 220 mph at Talladega in the process.
Webber as on hand to drive one of the 917/30s, alongside fellow Porsche alumni and 2016 Le Mans 24 Hour winner, Neel Jani. Meanwhile, motoring journalists Richard Meaden and Andrew Frankel put the 917/30s through their paces, and BBC Top Gear’s Chris Harris got behind the wheel of the 917K. Finally, a privately owned 917/10 brought the parade to a close in its bright STP livery which it wore in period when raced by Jo Siffert in the 1972 Can-Am Challenge.
Similar to 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, Sports Car Digest also documented the 2019 Goodwood Members Meeting with the following selections from the 77th Goodwood Road and Racing Club event.
Goodwood Members Meeting 2019 – Photo Gallery (photos as credited)
Porsche 917 pole position – photo: Jayson FongBetty Richmond Trophy race for Mini Coopers – photo: Jayson Fong1978 Mini 1275 GT, Anthony Reid – photo: Jayson FongThe very first Porsche 917, chassis #001, led the parade around the Goodwood Motor Circuit – photos: Jayson FongMark Webber paying it forward before climbing into a Porsche 917 – photo: Jayson FongStunning line-up of Porsche 917 models – photo: Jayson FongTom Kristensen and Guy Smith drove the 2003 Bentley Speed 8 – photo: Jayson FongF1 driver Nick Heidfeld with the Duke of Richmond and the new Pininfarina Battista at Members’ Meeting – photo: Alex BenwellThe Duke of Richmond and F1 driver Nick Heidfeld in the Duke’s Lancia Aurelia at Members’ Meeting – photo: Alex Benwell1964 Austin Mini Countryman, Mark Burnett – photo: Toby Adamson1964 Austin Mini Countryman, Mark Burnett – photo: Toby AdamsonBMW M1 Pro Car rests in the paddock – Photo: Drew GibsonGoodwood 77th Members Meeting-Stephanie O’Callaghan PhotographyGoodwood 77th Members Meeting-Stephanie O’Callaghan PhotographyMark Webber, Goodwood 77th Members Meeting -Stephanie O’Callaghan PhotographyLightning McQueen, Goodwood 77th Members Meeting – Stephanie O’Callaghan PhotographyMorris Mini Cooper S, Darren Turner – Photo: Drew GibsonAustin Mini Cooper S, Gregor Frotscher – Photo: Drew GibsonCharged up for the Goodwood Members Meeting – photo: Paul MelbertCharged up for the Goodwood Members Meeting – photo: Paul MelbertInterstate Batteries Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS – photo: Paul MelbertInterstate Batteries Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS – photo: Paul MelbertGerry Marshall Sprint for Group 1 saloon cars of a type that raced between 1970 and 1982 – photo: Paul MelbertThe very first Porsche 917, chassis #001, led the parade around the Goodwood Motor Circuit – photo: Drew GibsonThe very first Porsche 917, chassis #001, led the parade around the Goodwood Motor Circuit – photo: Drew Gibson1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray and 1963 Jaguar E-type ‘Semi-lightweight’ – photo: Jayson Fong1964 Sunbeam Lister Tiger of Chris Beighton and Nigel Greensall – photo: Paul Melbert1964 Sunbeam Lister Tiger of Chris Beighton and Nigel Greensall – photo: Paul MelbertDuncan Pittaway’s fantastic 1911 Fiat S76 ‘Beast of Turin’ – photo: Paul MelbertDuncan Pittaway’s fantastic 1911 Fiat S76 ‘Beast of Turin’ – photo: Paul Melbert1979 BMW M1 Procar demonstration – photo: Jayson Fong1979 BMW M1 Procar demonstration – photo: Jayson Fong1963 Morris Mini Cooper S, Nick Swift – Photo: Drew Gibson1963 Morris Mini Cooper S, Nick Swift – Photo: Drew Gibson1964 Morris Mini Cooper S, Barry Sime – Photo: Drew Gibson1964 Morris Mini Cooper S, Barry Sime – Photo: Drew GibsonStart of the Gerry Marshall Sprint for Group 1 saloon cars of a type that raced between 1970 and 1982 – photo: Drew GibsonTom Kristensen and Guy Smith drove the 2003 Bentley Speed 8 – photo: Drew GibsonTom Kristensen and Guy Smith drove the 2003 Bentley Speed 8 – photo: Drew GibsonTom Kristensen and Guy Smith drove the 2003 Bentley Speed 8 – photo: Drew Gibson1963 Morris Mini Cooper S, Nick Swift – Photo: Jayson Fong1963 Morris Mini Cooper S, Nick Swift – Photo: Jayson Fong1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, Craig Davies – photo: Jayson Fong1970 Porsche 917K – photo: Drew Gibson1954 Triumph TR2 of Guy Broad and 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 of Marek Reichman – Photo: Drew GibsonLe Mans legends Derek Bell and Tom Kristensen swap helmets- Photo: Drew GibsonRiley and Scott MkIII Oldsmobile – Photo: Drew GibsonJohn Duff Trophy for Vintage sports racing cars of a type that raced prior to 1930 – Photo: Drew Gibson1965 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS – Photo: Drew GibsonMorris Mini Cooper S, Darren Turner – Photo: Drew Gibson1916 Sunbeam ‘Indianapolis’ of Julian Majzub – photo: Tom Shaxson1956 Jaguar D-type, Steve Brooks – photo: Jochen Van CauwenbergeStart of the Derek Bell Cup for 1-litre Formula 3 cars of a type that raced between 1964 and 1970 – photo: Jochen Van CauwenbergeDavid Coulthard in the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing – photo: Tom Shaxson
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