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No. TWENTY ONE MARCH N o . 2016 TWENTY NEWSLETTER ONE GOODWOOD ROAD RACING CLUB ‘I’M A CLUB MEMBER’ ALAN BREWER BENTLEY MOTORS TOUR, 27 MAY Meet the GRRC’s new General Manager, who’s also a massive petrolhead and dyed-in-the-wool motorsport fan THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BENTLEY How long have you been at What brought about your love of Goodwood? cars in the first place? COME AND JOIN FELLOW GRRC MEMBERS FOR AN EXCLUSIVE, BEHIND-THE-SCENES About three-and-a-half years. My dad has always owned Lotus TOUR OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS BENTLEY FACTORY AT CREWE IN CHESHIRE But I actually started off nine years models – he even had one as his ago as a work experience lad! first car! At the moment he’s got Join the GRRC for a unique and exclusive opportunity to visit the home of Bentley. We are delighted to be able to offer a Lotus Mk VI, which we drive Members the chance to visit the world-famous production facilities based in Crewe, Cheshire. This experience is What were you doing before? down to the Le Mans Classic. normally reserved exclusively for Bentley customers – but the GRRC has secured a special package and tour for its I started out as a product manager for General Motors, moving on to What’s your best motorsport Members, including an overnight stay and three-course dinner the night before the tour at a prestigious local hotel. Our co-ordinate Chevrolet UK’s experience? visit to the factory will be conducted by one of Bentley’s experienced and knowledgeable hosts on Friday 27 May. motorsport, including the brand’s When I left school, a friend and On Friday morning we will be transferred from our hotel to the reception area of Bentley, where we will enjoy some activity in the BTCC. I looked after I went across to America and refreshments before we begin our tour. We will then move on to the factory, where our visit will commence in the Chevrolet and GRRC Member followed the NASCAR season Lineage Exhibition – an impressive showcase featuring some of Bentley’s most historic cars. Our next stop will be at the Jason Plato at the Festival too. across the whole country. It’s my Bentley production hall, where we will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the meticulous hand-crafting skills favourite form of motorsport. that have produced cars of beauty and individuality for almost a century. Our last stop on the tour will be at the flagship What other roles have you I met some great people over showroom, CW1 House, where we will be able to view the full Bentley model range. The visit concludes with a buffet performed at Goodwood? there, and I am still in touch with lunch, which will be served to Members in this spectacular facility. I was the Event Manager, then many of them today. Places on the tour are limited to 20, and bookings will be on a first-come-first-served basis. To avoid disappointment, be sure General Manager at the Motor to complete and return the enclosed booking form at your earliest convenience Circuit. I looked after everything Do you have a favourite car? circuit-based other than the It’s difficult for a car enthusiast to Revival and Members’ Meeting. answer that question! The car that FESTIVAL OF SPEED, 23-26 JUNE got me into NASCAR was the And what plans do you have Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from KINRARA ENCLOSURE SET TO BE EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR in store for the Club? the film Smokey And The Bandit, Primarily I want to make sure that so I’d say that’s my favourite. Thank you to all who provided feedback from their visit air-conditioned pavilion with a private garden and an Members are happy. Aside from to the Kinrara Enclosure at last year’s Festival. With this exclusive track-side grandstand. that, we’ll speak with them and What’s the best piece of driving in mind, we will be making significant improvements to Members can get the most out of their Festival visit you’ve seen at Goodwood? listen to their ideas. I’m looking the transport to and from the car park, to ensure that thanks to a complimentary programme and radio. They forward to meeting Goodwood’s It would have to be the TT your visit this year will run as smoothly as possible. will also be entertained by celebrity speakers whilst core fans, the GRRC Members. race at the 2013 Revival. Simon Located at the inside of Crossroads Corner, this enjoying a waiter-style restaurant, a bar and coffee area, Hadfield overtook everyone in Your favourite Goodwood event? the rain in the Aston Martin exclusive area offers unmatched views of the famous large plasma television screens and luxury restrooms. For the sheer buzz, it’s the Festival Project 212 to take an unlikely Hillclimb, Central Feature and Goodwood House. Your of Speed. Overall, though, my win. It was probably the best race passes include your general admission tickets to the Tickets may be purchased from the Ticket Office on favourite is the Members’ Meeting. I’ve ever seen at Goodwood. event and the enclosure, which features a double-storey, +44 (0)1243 755055, or at www.goodwood.com SILVER DREAM AND DON’T MISS! MACHINES Two legendary 1950s Silver Arrows Mercedes-Benz W196 Grand Prix cars are set to storm the Goodwood Motor Circuit at the 74th Members’ Meeting, just before lunch on Saturday. Motor racing legends Mika Häkkinen and Jochen Mass will drive the cars in a unique track moment presented by our timing partner, luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen The 74th Members’ Meeting will see double F1 World The demonstration of Silver Arrows firepower is Champion Mika Häkkinen and Le Mans legend and presented by our official timing partner at the Members’ 8 MARCH 28 MARCH 1 MAY Darnley House Captain Jochen Mass blast around the Meeting, luxury Swiss watch brand IWC. When not on circuit on Saturday at the wheel of two iconic 1950s track, both the W196s will be displayed in a special IWC ALL ROADS LEAD TO WINCHESTER SPRING INTO ACTION DROP DEAD GORGEOUS Silver Arrows Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix cars. The cars Garage in the paddock, alongside a third Silver Arrow Meet the GRRC team and fellow Members The GRRC Spring Sprint, now in its eleventh The first Breakfast Club of the season will cater in action will be the open-wheel W196 and its gorgeous from an earlier era – a stunning Mercedes-Benz W25, ‘streamliner’ counterpart, which was built for high-speed similar to the car in which Rudolf Caracciola won the at our first regional social, which will be held at year, is a chance to put your car through its for open-roofed vehicles of all descriptions, circuits like Monza and Reims. European Championship in 1935. stylish village pub The Running Horse in paces and drive timed laps on the Motor old and new. If there’s a better way to enjoy the ‘I’m excited about welcoming Mika to the Members’ IWC will also unveil a highly collectable 74th Members’ Littleton, on the outskirts of Winchester. The Circuit. As long as you hold the correct race spring sunshine, we’re yet to find it! If your Meeting and driving the Silver Arrows,’ says Jochen. Meeting watch at the event. Released in October this year, event will take place from 1900-2100hrs, and if licence, you can compete against your fellow car meets the ‘soft-top’ criteria, please email ‘The W196 is an incredible car, it helped Fangio to win it will – appropriately – be limited to just 74 pieces. you’d like to come along please register your Members – a number of amazing cars have [email protected] or go online back-to-back titles in 1954 and ’55, and I promise Mika interest at [email protected]. See you there! already been registered to take part. to register for the event. and I will put on a show for the spectators!’ The IWC track moment takes place on Saturday at 1250hrs For all ticket and booking enquiries for forthcoming GRRC events, please visit grrc.goodwood.com or call the Club on +44 (0)1243 755057 FOR ALL TICKET ENQUIRIES FOR THE 74TH MEMBERS’ MEETING (19-20 MARCH), PLEASE GO ONLINE AT WWW.GOODWOOD.COM OR CALL THE TICKET OFFICE ON +44 (0)1243 755055 PAGE 4 PAGE 1 No. ALL SET FOR A GREAT 1-2 APRIL, NORTH WEST REGIONAL DRIVE AND REGIONAL SOCIALS TWENTY GOODWOOD WEEKEND ONE UPCOMING In our last newsletter, I was wishing you all a happy SEE YOU ON THE ROAD! EVENTS new year and looking forward to what we hope will be RUGBY FIELD A FEAST OF FOOD AT THE MEMBERS’ MEETING another great motorsport season. The time goes by so OUR VISIT TO THE NORTH WEST KICKSTARTS A SERIES OF fast and now the 74th Members’ Meeting is almost TRY, TRY AND TRY AGAIN EAT, DRINK AND SPECTATE MERRILY 2016 REGIONAL DRIVES AND REGIONAL SOCIAL EVENINGS 6 MARCH th upon us... so we’re all busy getting ready to welcome For all the budding Brian O’Driscolls and Jonny Wilkinsons The 74 Members’ Meeting marks the first motorsport event of the season, Goodwood Autosolo amongst you, a stroll to the Rugby Field is an absolute and will also see the introduction of Goodwood’s new catering partner you to YOUR race meeting. TH The first of three 2016 GRRC Regional Drives takes place on Saturday 2 April in the Book now 74 MEMBERS’ MEETING, 19-20 MARCH rhubarb rhubarb’s must.

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