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4 unusual facts about Goodwood Circuit


Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

The first competition outing of a DB4 GT Zagato was during Easter in 1961 at Goodwood.

Goodwood Circuit

The racing circuit began life as the perimeter track of RAF Westhampnett airfield, which was constructed during World War II as a relief airfield for RAF Tangmere.

Jaguar Mark IX

The Mark IX's power and good brakes for a vehicle of the era, together with its undoubtedly impressive aesthethic appearance makes it quite a common choice for classic car circuit racing, such as at the Goodwood Circuit's Revival meetings.

MG Magnette

At the media launch held at the historic Goodwood Circuit, MG Motor displayed the new 2011 MG 6 Magnette alongside examples of the earlier ZA and ZB Magnettes to reinforce the continuity of the brand.


1964 News of the World Trophy

The 1st News of the World Trophy, previously known as the Glover Trophy, was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 30 March 1964 at Goodwood Circuit, England.

Cooper Mark IV

--don't bother to fact tag this, it's simple physics: the polar moment of inertia means the Ferrari tends to change direction more reluctantly than the T12, because the Cooper's mass is nearer its Cg.--> It made its debut in at Goodwood on Easter Monday,


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