Goodwood has confirmed that its 78th Members’ Meeting will be its 2021 season finale, following the announcement of the UK government’s road map out of lockdown.
Returning to the Sussex circuit on 16-17 October, there will be contests for everything from Edwardian cars to ’80s heroes, with 15 races in all, plus three demonstrations – something for everyone, then.
On track both days, the Gerry Marshall Trophy is for Group 1 saloon cars of a type that raced between 1970 and 1982, so you’ll see Ford Capris, Rover SD1s, Triumph Dolomite Sprints, Chevrolet Camaros, Mini 1275 GTs, Escort RS2000s and the like tussling for honours.
It’s all about V8s in the Pierpoint Cup, which will bring Saturday’s racing action to a close: this is a two-driver race for pre-’66 saloons over 45 minutes. Think Ford Mustangs, Galaxies and Falcons, and Plymouth Barracudas.
There’s also expected to be a rally sprint, with the potential of a dramatic, after-dark stage.
And once the day’s competition is done, expect food and drink, entertainment and a firework display.
D-types will likely star in Sunday’s Salvadori Cup
