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Friday, 18 September 2009 Yes, the nice techies from Goodwood have not only installed our ISDN line but they have also come prepared with the front door key to the studio (otherwise known as the Hampshire Aeroplane Club). So, now we're in, the kettle's on and we can get out there and start looking at some cars.. Watch this space.. In the meantime - here's a view from the back door of the studio.
This paddock often contains many millions of pounds worth of irreplaceable metal and is a real assault on the senses with the sound of thoroughbred engines revving accompanied by the heady tang of Castrol R.. Posted by UKMotorTalk at 09:10 0 comments
Don't Panic! Traditionally our neighbours at the Revival have been the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon (or at least some very convincing look-alikes) and we are regularly treated to Captain Mainwaring parading his motley band up and down past the studio window.
Here they are in their full glory playing to an appreciative audience of Revival attendees.. Posted by UKMotorTalk at 11:05 0 comments
Qualifying Friday at the Revival is traditionally practice and qualifying day where drivers vie for their places on the various grids. Look carefully at the names on the timing sheets and you'll see some quite illustrious faces are here to take part in the races held over the weekend. Posted by UKMotorTalk at 12:07 0 comments
Out and about at the circuit Queueing up for their turn on the circuit this Friday morning, a Lotus-Climax 15, Porsche 718 & Elva-Climax Mark 4, whilst Sir Stirling waits patiently in his beloved OSCA in the paddock.
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Well, the sun is shining and the crowds are already thronging the circuit for what promises to be another day of high octane historic action, both on track and in the sky.
It's been said many times in the past but it bears repeating - coming to the Revival is like walking onto a huge film set as one is picked up up from the 21st century and deposited firmly in the immediate post war era, just seeing so many military uniforms worn in the crowd sets the scene, sets the period perfectly.
Even as I write this, US motorcycle despatch riders ride past our studio window - a vista of the very early '40s when the world was a very different place indeed.. Posted by UKMotorTalk at 09:16 0 comments
Expert opinion on the current Formula One controversy With privileged access to the Drivers' Club here at Goodwood, Graham has been collaring the great and the good for some expert opinion on the Singapore 'Crashgate' incident which is currently troubling the motorsport community.
Sirs Stirling Moss and Jackie Stewart are both vocal in their disappointment with the current state of motorsport's premier category - both speaking their minds as racing's elder statesmen. Predictably-enough, Red Bull Racing's head honcho, Christian Horner is somewhat more reticent when it comes to the industry in which he is such a major player but even he is perturbed by the incident which took place at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. BBC Radio in the South were keen to hear just what Sir Jackie and Christian had to say about the matter and took the interviews via ISDN line for playout in their Saturday afternoon sports show . Hear what Sir Jackie had to say about the matter. Posted by UKMotorTalk at 11:37 0 comments
Stirling Moss 80 car tribute Posted by UKMotorTalk at 15:50 0 comments
Sunday at the Revival - This is the big one.. Sunday is always seen as The Big Day at The Revival. The biggest crowds watching the biggest names in the biggest races. For example, just one hour from now, the TT Celebration - a one hour, two driver race similar to the Le Mans format with two drivers per car will be waved off at 2 o'clock. This grid of GTs features cars that raced at Le Mans in the early 1960s and are now reputedly worth in excess of £50 million pounds collectively. Yes, FIFTY million. And this year is expected to be once more a recreation of those Ferrari versus Aston Martin battles that took place at the beginning of the '60s, featuring a hand-picked retinue of drivers, some from that very era, others plucked from the current Formula One grid. This might best be illustrated by five-time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell lining up alongside Ferrari F1 test driver Marc Gene (pictured) in a Jaguar vs Ferrari Battle of The Titans.
The TT is the absolute highlight of the weekend for very many of the thousands of spectators who crowd the fences to see some awesome wheel-to wheel action. Posted by UKMotorTalk at 12:45 0 comments
Guest of honour this year at Goodwood is none other than astronaut Buzz Aldrin who forty years ago joined Neil Armstrong in a giant leap for mankind.
On a slightly more 'down to Earth' mission today (pun intended), he thrilled the crowds here as Lord March's special guest. After arriving in a very American Vietnam-era 'Huey', he proceeded to take part in the judging for the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours event - a kind of Cartier Style et Luxe for the finest airborne machinery - but not before he'd told the rapt audience how he saw the space programme progressing and informing them that they could thank him for bringing the sunshine with him from the 'States..! Posted by UKMotorTalk at 13:51 0 comments
Race results.. Well, those taking place in the races wouldn't thank us if we didn't acknowledge their participation in the weekend's on-track events so here is a potted list of the final placings for Sunday: Richmond Trophy for Mid 1950s Grand Prix cars; 1st: Richard Attwood, Ferrari 246 Dino 2nd: Frank Stippler, Maserati 250F 3rd: Jochen Mass, Lancia-Ferrari D50A
Barry Sheene Memorial Race; 1st: Pemberton/Gardner, Matchless G50 2nd: Rutter/Russell, Manx Norton 3rd: Witham/Parrett, Matchless G50
St. Mary's Trophy - Saloon Cars; 1st: Gavin/Swift, Mini Cooper S 2nd: Aaltonen/Stanley, Mini Cooper S 3rd: Baldwin/Churchill, Mini Cooper S
RAC TT for 1960s Le Mans-style cars; 1st: Newey/Rahal, Jaguar Lightweight E-type 2nd: Verdon-Roe/Pirro, Ferrari 330 LMB 3rd: Hall, AC Cobra
1st: Nick Mason (yes, THAT Nick Mason), Aston Martin Ulster 2nd: Blakeney Edwards, Frazer-Nash 3rd: Wills, BMW 328
The skies above Goodwood UKMT's Spitfires and Vulcan above Goodwood: http://bit.ly/ImcEc Well, with that, it's time to draw stumps at the end of a hectic w'end. Pics and sounds soon @
ukmotortalk.co.uk #goodwoodrevival Race results..: Amid all the nostalgic revelry, it's sometimes easy to forget that there are
races taking place .. http://bit.ly/13J6rz AND NOW SPELLED CORRECTLY.. Well, @XH558 has just come and done her thing again and once more we
all stand awed.. #goodwoodrevival Well, @XH558 has jut come and done her thing again and once more we all stand awed..
#goodwoodrevival Spitfires & Mustangs just finished their display,now eagerly awaiting arrival of @XH558 ..
Currently enjoying 50m quids' worth of cars in TT From the Earth to the Moon to Sussex!: Guest of honour this year at Goodwood is none other than
astronaut Buzz A.. http://bit.ly/MOADD Editing Buzz Aldrin interview.He's guest of honour & the clatter of camera shutters in the
background as he's interviewed is unsurprising. Sunday at the Revival - This is the big one..: Sunday is always seen as The Big Day at The
Revival.The biggest c.. http://bit.ly/ebCPT GB has disappeared off with digital recorder in hand and Mike J is off clutching his immense
camera. Incoming..(!) #goodwoodrevival2009 The team are assembling at the circuit for day 3 of the #Goodwoodrevival2009. Kettle's just gone
on - that's a good sign.. @XH558 enjoyed being deafened and entertained today at #goodwoodrevival2009. You made an old
broadcaster & his team v happy :-) sun sets over the circuit and we're on our way home after a most productive day. See you
tomorrow! Adrian Newey interview in the bag - loaded into editor and ready for editing. First job
tomorrow.. Stirling Moss 80 car tribute: http://bit.ly/7bXeM The Vulcan came, it made a lot of noise, impressed EVERYbody, and left. AWESOME! Expecting Vulcan XH558 over #goodwoodrevival2009 within the next 10 minutes or so - can't
wait! Expert opinion on the current Formula One controversy: With privileged access to the Drivers'
Club here at Goodw.. http://bit.ly/gYiMf @cyclopstv Slow broadband...?!!! @cyclopstv We miss you.. ;-) @PeachyPictures Look forward to seeing some more of your photos - hope your husband's having a
good time - it's packed here today! currently feeding Jackie Stewart and Christian Horner interviews to BBC Southern Counties for
b'cast this pm. interviews received by SCR - due for playout sometime after 3pm #goodwoodrevival2009 currently feeding Jackie Stewart and Christian Horner interviews to BBC Southern Counties for
b'cast this pm. Jackie Stewart has just passed the studio window looking resplendent in his traditional tartan
cap! #goodwoodrevival2009 Getting some interesting interviews with the great & the good re. current F1 controversy -
watch this space.. #F1 #goodwoodrevival2009 @PeachyPictures No worries - we're at Goodwood all weekend reporting on events here - hope you
had a great day :-) Graham Benge-our respected reporter-has just returned from interviewing Sir Stirling Moss &
found him in great form #goodwoodrevival2009 Saturday at Goodwood September 19 2009: Well, the sun is shining and the crowds are already
thronging the circui.. http://bit.ly/10jqSF Good morning motorsport fans! Back in harness for another exciting day of historic revelry at
#goodwoodrevival2009 http://tinyurl.com/lxqq9t right, time for us to pack up for the day. More to come tomorrow - we shall be tweeting from
about 8.30. TTFN! http://twitpic.com/i6kw9 - It's not just cars to
see... Old adversaries come together! ah, the sun's finally made an appearance for the last few sessions of Friday. A lovely way to
end a great day's motorsport. #goodwood2009 It appears that the Teddy Boys' quiffs are becoming ever more extreme here at
#goodwoodrevival2009 -just seen one - no lie - 8 inches..(!) enjoying 5 minutes rest in press catering, serenaded by the paddock 'orchestra'. In Drivers' Club waiting to talk to Sir #stirlingmoss. He has a very busy schedule this weekend
and could do with a rest! Oh, the glamour..: Some slightly less exotic machinery located in "our" back garden.(observe the
sewage pipe in .. http://bit.ly/VRfqq note to self - must acquire pipe and flat cap before next #goodwoodrevival Great to see so many people making an effort to dress 'in period'. The relative lack of jeans
& t shirts is quite refreshing. @peachypictures http://twitpic.com/i5q01 - Nice
piccie! Hope you have a great weekend! Out and about at the circuit: Queueing up for their turn on the circuit this Friday morning, a
Lotus-Climax 15, .. http://bit.ly/DSpEP Seen out and about so far at #goodwood #revival2009: #SirStirlingMoss, #ReginaldDHunter,
#TonyJardine, #TiffNeedell, #ChristianHorner UKMT at Goodwood: UKMotorTalk's Graham Benge introduces us to what promises to be an exciting
weekend's entertai.. http://bit.ly/ukx1n Qualifying: Friday at the Revival is traditionally practice and qualifying day where drivers vie
for their place.. http://bit.ly/1wCUuS Don't Panic!: Traditionally our neighbours at the Revival have been the Walmington-on-Sea Home
Guard platoon (or.. http://bit.ly/12BISa Mike J our intrepid snapper is off out with a lens that looks more like a rocket launcher than a
camera attachment..#goodwood #revival2009 Just seen (Sir) #stirlingmoss being chauffered in a posh golf cart - looking very hale &
hearty for a man who's just reached 80 years old! Well, we're finally in..: Yes, the nice techies from Goodwood have not only installed our ISDN
line but they hav.. http://bit.ly/ZMqBf Arrived at #GoodwoodRevival Trying to get into building to construct studio! Nearest car Austin
A35... Paddock already coming to life... Lights, Cameras, [microphones, recorders, laptops, kettle, tea, coffee, etc, etc], ACTION. All
kit ready and loaded for weekend's action...! PS. See you at Goodwood! Happy Birthday Sir Stirling Moss... 80 today! May you enjoy many many more... Looking forward to the Goodwood Revival 2009! See you there? No! Follow us at www.ukmotortalk.co.uk
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