Lotus at Goodwood Revival 2023 - 8/9/10 September 2023

[DamianB]

"This year we will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of Lotus with a showcase of 75 historic cars that will pay homage to “The Chapman Years”, from the marque’s foundation by Colin Chapman in 1948 until his death in 1982."
https://www.goodwood.com/grr/event-coverage/goodwood-revival/2023/3/goodwood-to-celebrate-lotus-at-the-2023-revival/

[Andy8421]

Damian,

Thanks for this. I hadn't planned on attending the revival this year, but given the Lotus connection, I will make an effort to attend. That's a great picture of Chapman on the Goodwood website.

FWIW, the member's meeting is coming up in a couple of weeks and has a Lotus Cortina only race to mark 60 years since its launch.

Andy.

[DamianB]

the member's meeting is coming up in a couple of weeks and has a Lotus Cortina only race to mark 60 years since its launch.

Hi Andy -
Revival - I am planning to be there too, for the same reason
Members' meeting - And this one too. So long as I can get through the remaining winter jobs list in time and get the S3 back on the road.

[Andy8421]

For anyone attending, the Lotus Cortina race has (appropriately enough) been named the 'Jim Clarke Trophy'.

Practice is 13:30 on the Saturday, the race is 12:25 on Sunday. 30 cars expected, with an owner / celebrity 2 driver format (similar to the St. Mary's race at the revival).

Forecast for the weekend looks OK, so hopefully an enjoyable time to be had.

I'm not a big fan of Goodwood as a driver, long fast straights which don't really suit the Elan, but there are some great corners for spectators. Woodcote (the 'Super Shell' building) is my favourite.