The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2007
Day One

Friday 22nd June 2007

The first day of this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed looks set to be a truly spectacular.

Toyota Sculpture

Toyota's set piece for this year's 'Festival of Speed' was an engineering feat to say the least. Designed, as always, by Jerry Judah, who is an artist and metal-work visionary, from the shinto religious arch.

The entire construction took Littlehampton Welding nearly a year to complete, and, like an iceberg, there is nearly as much under the ground as above!

The tallest arch is 35 metres high, towering over Goodwood House and is so tall it has lights to warn low-flying aircraft on the top.

Colin McRae's exciting new 2.5 litre four-wheel drive R4 rally car is seen for the first time.

Michael Ammermueller's 2007 Red-Bull F1 car.

As Red Bull's test driver, Michael puts in the miles with David Coulthard and Mark Webber.

Graham of First Take Media speaking to Lorina McLaughlin, after driving James Hunt's 1976 McLaren-Cosworth M23.

Listen to Lorina's interview

The 'Festival of Speed' punters enjoy the weather while it lasts!

Joining the First Take Media team on Friday afternoon, Ian Crouch (Crouchie) of West Sussex's Spirit FM presented his whole four hour drivetime show LIVE from the balcony above the Formula One paddock!

Graham Benge talks to Toyota F1's Franck Montagny.

Listen to Franck's interview

Quentin Willson drops by to speak to Ian Crouch LIVE on Spirit FM.

Listen to Quentin's interview

Interview with world superbike champion Troy Corser.

Listen to Troy's interview

 For Saturday's pictures and audio clips CLICK HERE!