By Speedhunters

Car Culture At Large

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is not only about cars up the Hill or manufacturers’ stands trying to entice potential customers. In a most agreeable setting on the lawns of Goodwood House there is also the Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d’Elegance. There are a number of categories all vying for the vote of various celebrity judges plus the honour of ‘Best in Show’. Themes for this year included “Alfresco Exotica”, “Serious Wedge”, “100 Years of Bugatti”… Continue reading over at Speedhunters.

By John Brooks

By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

Given the events of the last week, it’s awful nice to post a video of a Ferrari ripping up the track instead of burning to death. Since legendary racer Derek Bell won his first race at Goodwood—way back in 1966—it must have been especially sweet to pilot his favorite Ferrari there, and this footage reflects his excitement. Since the course is so narrow, it’s amazing to see him pitch the wheel so severely on seemingly straight sections, and from the way the 333 SP breaks loose at the start, it’s clear this 600HP beast is probably a handful to drive. Of course, since all those ponies are coming from one of Enzo’s beloved V12s, the soundtrack is amazing.