Goodwood celebrates 60 years of the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL at the Festival of Speed

At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 28 – July 1) the annual vehicle display along the famous ‘Walk of Fame’ red carpet, leading up to the BlackRock Drivers’ Club, will celebrate the diamond jubilee of the popular Mercedes-Benz SL.

The origins of the

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Team Lotus type 102 owner and driver to make waves at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

At this year’s Festival of Speed (June 28-July1) the only V12-powered Lotus Formula 1 car – the 102 - will be driven in anger by its 1990-season driver Martin Donnelly for 1.16 miles up the challenging Goodwood hillclimb, whilst the car’s owner – Andrew Morris –

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Cult American TV star Jesse James set to return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed

In 2009 wild American TV star Jesse G. James made his first - and to date only appearance on British soil - wowing the Festival of Speed crowds with his crazy driving antics in his Baja desert racing Trophy Truck.

Three years on, this larger-than-life television personality

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Vodafone McLaren Mercedes confirms Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton in action at Goodwood

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes two British Formula One World Champions – Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton – are both now confirmed to be appearing in action at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

As Festival of Speed regulars, Jenson and Lewis

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Abarth planning to support Goodwood Aviation Show during Festival of Speed

Sports car brand Abarth could be taking to the skies as well as the tracks at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, after a proposed agreement with the famous event’s Aviation Show.

It demonstrated the potential tie-in last week (March 14) at the Festival’s

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Ford Focus ST in film star role at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Ford's first global performance car is previewing its starring role in new film blockbuster The Sweeney at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer.

Stunt drivers will take the place of famous Flying Squad detectives Jack Regan and George Carter as their black

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Bentley V8 thunders over Goodwood’s hills

Bentley’s new Continental GT 4.0-litre V8 tried Goodwood’s hill climb for size and instantly hit its stride in preparation for this summer’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Goodwood’s VIP guests got an early glimpse of this latest member of the Continental family

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Jaguar takes on the Goodwood Hill as 2012 Festival of Speed is launched

The Jaguar XFR has taken on the notorious Goodwood Hill at the launch of the 2012 Festival of Speed.

The demonstration runs provided a suitably dramatic start to the preview event for the 2012 running of the Festival of Speed – set to take place between June 28

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Green light for the Mercedes-Benz Goodwood Festival of Speed line-up

Mercedes-Benz will showcase its illustrious motorsport heritage and its latest model range at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 28-July 1) – and also promises to spring a couple of surprises for the 150,000 visitors expected.

“There is so much

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Chevy Happy Returns!

What have Dan Akroyd, Stevie Wonder, Jay Leno, Richard Branson and the Chevrolet Corvette all got in common?

Believe it or not, they all celebrate their 60th birthdays in 2012. And in addition, they’re still looking pretty good for their age!

What better venue

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Michelin at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012

Michelin will be a sponsor of this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed which takes place from June 29 to July 1. As well as having a stand, Michelin will also be the sponsor of the Supercar Paddock and Supercar Run to highlight its links with manufacturers of

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Toyota lines up its sporting heroes for Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012

Toyota’s groundbreaking TS030 Hybrid race car will be making its UK debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, arriving fresh from its first appearance in the Le Mans 24 Hours.

The all-new sports car will be one of the must-see attractions at this year’s event,

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Jaguar Heritage Racing is go!

Today marks the launch of Jaguar Heritage Racing, a programme which will see Jaguar return to the competitive arena through the vibrant world of historic motorsport. For the first time since 1956, works-supported C- and D-types will race again at venues

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Goodwood to celebrate significant sports car racing anniversaries at the 2012 Festival of Speed

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 28- July 1, 2012), will mark two key anniversaries, with the peak of sports car racing 40 years ago, and the launch of the exciting Group C era 30 years back.

Forty years ago, the 1972 season was a pivotal year in

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