Cars that radically shake up the status quo are rare, whether in racing, rallying, drifting or on the street. Often it's down to performance or the implementation of new technology under the body, but upon its launch in 1971 almost every aspect of the Lancia Stratos was shocking. Remember, the car that won the previous year's World Rally Championship
Observations from this year's Festival Of Speed? There are almost too many to digest. The Festival lasts three days, but you need a year to take it all in. But then, thankfully, that just means it's time for another one... There is just so much on the site, from the focal point of Goodwood House and Gerry Judah's impressive Audi-themed sculpture
Goodwood can be overwhelming as an event. Over 152,000 fans flocked to West Sussex over the three days, and sometimes it was difficult to move for the crush of people in the lower paddocks and along the hillclimb. But even though there was a constant stream of people trekking up the hill to get to the Forest Rally Stage, once you were there it was a
Goodwood has acquired legendary status since its low-key launch in 1993, when it started with a handful of historic cars but a surfeit of enthusiasm. The Festival Of Speed has grown into a huge annual event with over 150,000 fans attending, twinned with the Revival Festival held in September at the Goodwood racing circuit a mile or so from Goodwood