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The 81st Goodwood Members’ Meeting is a springtime showcase of historic racing cars and motorcycles at one of Great Britain’s
The first of two Can-Am demo runs at Goodwood Motor Circuit on Saturday showcased fearsome prototype racing machines marking 50 years of the original Canadian-American Challenge Cup. Over 20 Can-Am machines, with V8 engines, captivated the audience with their power and speed. Kirt Bennett, owner of the 1973 Shadow-Chevrolet DN2 driven by James Hunt, highlighted the impressive acceleration and design of Can-Am cars. The thunderous noise and iconic design of the Can-Am cars thrilled spectators at the Members’ Meeting. Tom Kristensen praised the ferocious nature of the Can-Am cars after his run in a 1974 Shadow DN4B. The event also featured iconic F1 machines like Niki Lauda’s McLaren-TAG MP4/2B and Gerhard Berger’s 1989 Ferrari 640. Despite the demonstrations, historic racing was a major highlight with races like the Hailwood Trophy showcasing vintage Grand Prix motorcycles.
