Goodwood...The Moving Motor Show

The Marshall stood aside and waved me through, I pressed the accelerator and we were away. This was my chance to drive a £87,000 BMW M5 up the famous Hill course at Goodwood. Who could ask for more, an exhibition were you get to touch, feel and drive the exhibits....

This was the first day of the Annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, a 4 day feast for Petrol heads showcasing an array of cars, motorbikes and even planes. Whilst the other three days would see current F1 stars such as Button, Vettel and Hamilton showing their talents, this first day "The Moving Motor Show" allowed the traditional vehicle manufacturers the chance to utilise the track. This was the day that Joe Public was able to lift off the restraints of their family hatchbacks and get the chance to drive the sort of cars they could only ever dream of owning.


Away from the track there was plenty to keep the large crowds occupied with all the major car manufacturers represented, each with their promotional stands allowing the public the chance to view their latest models up close. The exhibitors ranged from the latest electric vehicles coming onto the market through to the luxury models presented by Bentley and Rolls Royce.

There were photo opportunities available all across the event from that chance to sit in your dream car, a snapshot with the promotional glamour irls or at one of the signing events with celebrities such as Murray Walker. Also a number of hands on opportunities were there to enhance the day including racing simulators, off road driving courses, dodgems donned in Mini livery, through to Lawn Mower racing.



 
This was an excellent event that i'm sure all the family would enjoy, however the kids may have to take a backseat because this was the ultimate playground but predominately an adult one.