Forwarded from a friend in the U.K.
Bill Barnett
'53 BN1
Hi Healey enthusiasts,
A fantastic result for the big Healey, today at the Goodwood Revival the
beautifully prepared and superbly driven 100S from the Robert Waterhouse
stable easily won the prestigious Freddie March Memorial trophy against
a field of mouth watering 1950s sports racing cars exotica.
Under beautiful blue skies and with an incomparable atmosphere of
costumed enthusiasts, Warbirds flying overhead and an exciting LeMans
style start, it was fantastic to see the 100 S take the lead from a
stunning C type early in the race. As if miffed by being shown a clean
set of heals from the 100S, the Webb C type threw a fan belt and soon
lost its second placing. The Healey soon lapped the slower cars and was
driven impeccably by the winning team of Stuart Graham and Emanuele Pirro.
At the end of the ninety minute grueling race run in the spirit of the
Goodwood Nine Hour races of the 1950s, with a driver change and pit stop
half way, the 100 S had a commanding two lap lead over the second placed
Lotus Bristol, with Aston Martin DB3S's, HWM Jaguars, Jaguar C types
(driven by no less than Sir Sterling Moss), Ferrari 750 Monzas and the
list of exotica goes on left trailing in the wake of the 100S.
It was a sight and sound we will never forget as the Healey streamed
past headlights and brake discs glowing in the twilight, as it did the
winning lap to an ecstatic reaction from the large Goodwood crowd ...
well from the Austin Healey enthusiasts at least!
Pure Magic!
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