Have a Mini adventure

By Steve Orme on Apr 29, 09 06:52 PM

That most iconic and best-loved of British cars - the Mini - celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To help mark this important event, Goodwood will have a number of Minis of all shapes and sizes at its celebrated 2009 Motor Sport events; the Festival of Speed (from 3-5 July) and the Goodwood Revival (18-20 September).

Following a huge turnout of Minis at the first Goodwood Breakfast Club meeting of the year in March, more Minis are set to return to the famous West Sussex venue in the summer. Expect to see some famous ex-works tarmac-burning Minis in action on the Festival of Speed hillclimb, with John Rhodes and Richard Longman scheduled to excite Festival goers in their Coopers and 1275 GTs.

At the Goodwood Revival in September the Mini 50th birthday celebrations will continue in true Goodwood nostalgic style. The incredibly popular St Mary's Trophy saloon car race will be dedicated to Group 2 Mini Coopers only of a type that raced prior to 1966, when Goodwood hosted a number of Mini-only races at its legendary motor circuit.

This very special saloon car race devoted entirely to Alec Issigonis' masterpiece will be a one-off for 2009. A full 30-car grid of 1275cc Mini Coopers will contest what is sure to be the most closely-fought race in the Revival's history, promising to swarm around the famous circuit as one as they dice for position.
For tickets to the 2009 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival, please contact the Ticket Hotline by:
Telephone: +44 1243 755055
Fax: on +44 1243 755058
Email: bookings@goodwood.co.uk
Online at: www.goodwood.co.uk