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No. TWENTY FIVE JULY N o . 2016 TWENTY NEWSLETTER FIVE GOODWOOD ROAD RACING CLUB 2016 REVIVAL LAST CHANCE HAVE LUNCH WITH A LEGEND TO BUY TICKETS SATURDAY AND WEEKEND TICKETS SOLD OUT STEWART MILLER & PETER JAMES INSURANCE OFFER CLUB FRIDAY AND SUNDAY TICKETS WILL SELL OUT SOON MEMBERS THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A VIP LUNCH CALL +44 (0)1243 755055 TO BOOK WITH MOTOR RACING HERO SIR STIRLING MOSS ME AND MY CAR As you may know, GRRC Members can which he won the Mille Miglia in the benefit from up to 15 per cent off classic Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, the British 1963 FERRARI 250 GT LUSSO car insurance thanks to Stewart Miller Grand Prix at Aintree, the Targa Florio & Peter James Insurance. And the and the RAC Tourist Trophy? Or company is now also offering Members perhaps to describe the sensation of MEET HUGH JAMES, HIS SON NICHOLAS, AND THEIR the chance to win a fantastic prize: racing one of the most beautiful GP TRULY EXQUISITE FERRARI a spot of lunch in Mayfair in the cars of all time: the Maserati 250F? company of motor racing legend Sir Whatever you ask him, it’s certain to Stirling Moss and his wife Lady Susie. be a unique insight into the career of ‘The first owner of my 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso dare I say it, quite possibly better than new. Given Sir Stirling will doubtless be full one of motorsport’s all-time greats. was the president of the Santa Barbara Golf Club,’ the value of the Lusso today, I don’t tend to drive it of incredible motor racing anecdotes, For your chance to win, just GRRC Member Hugh James tells us. ‘So for the on the road that often, but I do enjoy taking it to so should you be chosen as the lucky register your details to receive a first 27 years of its life the car spent its time in the lots of concours events and shows, and that way winner, what would you talk to him household or property quotation Californian sunshine. But then I got hold of it, and it other people can appreciate it too. has been living on a scruffy farm in West Sussex for ‘The Lusso is as good to look at as it is to drive, about? How about asking him to cast via the electronic version of your YOUR REVIVAL the past quarter of a century, so you could say it has and in my opinion only Italians could have created an his mind back to 1955 – the year in newsletter, or call 0121 422 2282. suffered something of a comedown in circumstances. object this beautiful. It shares space on the farm with CHECKLIST ‘When I bought it, it appeared to be very shiny my Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada – another gorgeous Start your planning early to ensure and rust-free, at least from the outside, but that Italian car, of course. I am also fortunate enough to you’ve got everything you need for did not tell the whole story. Every Ferrari of this own a Series 1 Aston Martin DB4, which is also a the perfect Revival weekend age was constructed using lots of interconnected truly beautiful car. And who designed the body for box sections, which means you have things like that? Touring in Milan, of course!’ RENEWALS 2017 double-skin floors. So when condensation forms, the car begins rusting from the inside out. Even though DON’T MISS THE OPEN DAY As in previous years, renewal instructions will be sent out in October. Renewing by 01 Direct Debit is the best way to guarantee uninterrupted membership. Members it had been living under all that beautiful Californian Submissions to display your car at the 2016 GRRC March Enclosure who already renew by Direct Debit do not need to do anything. If you would like sun, the car still required a lot of welding and Open Day and Annual Vehicle Display have now Looking for a comfortable, luxurious to start renewing by Direct Debit, please complete and return the enclosed refabricating work. closed, and we will shortly be contacting Members environment in which to relax amid all the mandate (we cannot accept faxes or photocopies of the mandate) to the Club no ‘If you wanted to have similar work carried whose cars have been selected. However, all Revival action? Then the March Enclosure is later than Friday 14 October 2016. All received by this date will be entered onto out today by one of the top specialist restoration Members and their guests are welcome to come for you. To find out more, or to book, please our system, enabling you to purchase 2017 tickets with your Members’ discounts. companies, you would have to pay around £300,000. along to this free event, held on the Carriage Circle call the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055. But you would have a car that is as good as new or, of Goodwood House on Sunday 14 August. 02 GEARED UP FOR REVIVAL FMSOA Party Join the GRRC and GAC for a night of With the Festival of Speed over for another year, we can start looking ahead with excitement to the Revival. glamour and incredible aircraft at our annual DON’T FORGET Here’s a taster of some of the incredible machines you can expect to see out on track come 9-11 September Freddie March Spirit Of Aviation party. To avoid missing out, return your booking form as soon as possible to [email protected] Time goes by so fast at Goodwood, and already we’re preparing for the Revival at the Motor Circuit this September. One of the many highlights of the event will be the two-part 03 St Mary’s Trophy for saloon cars, which this year will be a one-make Lavant Bank parking race for the Austin A35. It’ll be a sight to remember – a whole grid There is still availability for GRRC-exclusive of these little ‘jelly beans’ scrabbling for position as they go buzzing Lavant Bank parking, so if you would like to into Madgwick on the first lap. book, please call the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055. In keeping with the theme, In past years we’ve witnessed some heroics as the little cars get only pre-1967 vehicles are permitted. in among the more powerful machines, poking their noses into impossible gaps. Former BTCC champion Andrew Jordan, who will share an A35 with his father Mike, has been testing in 6 AUGUST 9 AUGUST 26 AUGUST preparation for what will be a close-fought battle, and you can see 04 Pre-order your programme a video of his day at the circuit on YouTube or the Goodwood Road Members can pre-order one copy of the REGIONAL DRIVE – WALES BOURNEMOUTH SOCIAL EVENING RACECOURSE RECIPROCAL & Racing website – it’s sure to whet your appetite for the Revival. event programme at half-price (£7.50 – full Fancy joining like-minded GRRC Members on Come along and meet fellow Members and the As you may already know, a few times a year all The Kinrara Trophy, for pre-1963 Grand Touring cars, will be car bearing his own name – the V8 Repco-powered Brabham BT20. price £15), and additional copies for £12. To a brand new addition to this year’s race programme, and it’s an Three times a World Champion, twice for Cooper in 1959 and ’60, some of the best roads in the country? Then GRRC team at this upcoming regional social, Members can attend the racing at Goodwood take advantage of this offer, please contact the enticing prospect: a grid of some of the most beautiful cars ever and with his own Brabham team in 1966, Jack was not only a tough Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055. come along to our next Regional Drive event, which this time will be held at Branksome Racecourse free of charge – as long as you wear built will charge into the dusk on Friday evening for this one-hour and talented driver but also a gifted engineer. Working with fellow taking place in Wales. We’ll take in some of the Beach Restaurant and Bar in Bournemouth your membership badge. If you want to bring race, providing a stunning climax to the opening day of the Revival. Australian Ron Tauranac, he also dominated Formula 2 with his stunning scenery in the Snowdonia National from 1900-2100hrs. If you’d like to come along, guests with you, however, you will need to book The line-up will include such iconic cars as the Aston Martin DB4 Brabham-Hondas, providing hundreds of customers with winning 05 Park before heading to the Brecon Beacons. To please register your interest by emailing places at an extra charge, so please contact the GT and Ferrari 250 SWB and GTO – machines which epitomise cars. Jack’s remarkable career – which included memorable Paddock Passes find out more email [email protected] [email protected] Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055 the halcyon days of GT racing at Goodwood. It’s sure to be a hotly appearances at the Goodwood Motor Circuit – will be celebrated Please double check that you have received contested battle, with headlights ablaze and brake lights glowing with a collection of cars he raced through the 1950s and ’60s. the correct number of Paddock Passes, as as the sun sets behind St Mary’s corner in the closing stages. none will be available at the event. To order There will also be a very special Goodwood Revival tribute to Revival Saturday and Weekend tickets have now sold out, with your allocation, please contact the Ticket For all ticket and booking enquiries for forthcoming GRRC events, please visit grrc.goodwood.com or call the Club on +44 (0)1243 755057 the extraordinary achievements of Sir Jack Brabham, who is still tickets for Friday and Sunday set to sell out soon.