Historic racing is a mainstay of the national racing landscape, and perhaps no more so than at the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit which will once again hold its Members’ Meeting this weekend.
An eclectic mix of cars from throughout the decades are set to take the track at some point over the coming days, from 1950s GT cars to more modern single-seater machinery.
Here are Autosport’s top picks for what to watch out for ahead of the big event.
1. Lotus genius across the board
Jim Clark (left) and Lotus founder Colin Chapman
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Colin Chapman’s Lotus marque was the most successful across Goodwood’s 71 contemporary era Members’ Meetings, from 1949 to 1966. ACBC’s feisty lightweights carried drivers to 129 victories. Closest rival MG scored 45, 15 before Chapman opened his account in a MkVI in July 1953.
For Lotus fanatics, the MM features six streamlined Elevens plus a 17 and two rear-engined 19s in the Robert Brooks Trophy race alone. Scottish pro…
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