Highlights of the 75th Goodwood Members’ Meeting

The Goodwood motoring calendar kicked off at the weekend with the 75th Members’ Meeting. Drawing huge crowds and some of the most iconic classic cars ever made, it provided all the drama that you’d expect to find in motorsport. Here, we take a look at the five top moments from the event.

Just another Nick in the wall

It was unfortunate day for Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, who slid off the track in his McLaren F1 GTR during a practice lap.

Mason managed to escape unhurt, but the car – which is reported to be worth around £3m – was left with heavy front end damage.

A fitting tribute

It was just under two weeks ago that motorsport lost one of its most iconic members – John Surtees.

An accomplished racer, Surtees – who is the only man to become a champion on two wheels and four – was paid tribute to in a special race. Those taking part gave no quarter, with Lola T70s battling Ford GT40s – among others – for a spot on the podium.

The bravest move of the day

The Graham Hill trophy turned out to be one of the fiercest-fought races of the day, with a pair of AC Cobras dicing through the corners for the lead.

However, a plucky TVR driven by Mike Jordan gained on the pair before undertaking one of the bravest moves of the weekend to secure first place.

Spin city

The Weslake Cup saw one of the highest-impact crashes of the event. One Sebring Sprint span at Madgwick corner, spiralling off into the grass but escaping unscathed. While attempting to re-join the circuit, its driver failed to notice the advancing pack of cars and pulled back on to the track directly in the line of another Sprint.

Crashing into the slow-moving car, the Sprint was sent into the roadside bank and crumpled. Thankfully, both drivers escaped unharmed.

The Great British Race Off

Usually seen baking, food writer and TV chef Mary Berry instead found herself being driven around the course with Lord March in his AC16-80.

It was one of the more unusual events of the day, but one which highlights the unique nature of Goodwood.