E‑Type Cars, Record Crowds and Famous Faces ‑ Goodwood Draws to a Close
July 4, 2011, MAHWAH, N.J. ‑ A memorable Goodwood weekend has
drawn to a close with Jaguar remaining the focus of the Festival as
50 years of the E‑type model was celebrated.
An estimated 180,000 people attended over the four days of the
event, breaking previous records for the Festival ‑ now in its 19th
year.
Familiar faces from the world of athletics, motorsport and
television joined Jaguar in its celebrations. Friday saw former F1
driver and current BBC commentator Martin Brundle take to the
Goodwood Hill in the Jaguar XJR‑9. On Saturday, American talk show
host, avid car enthusiast and collector, Jay Leno, drove the new,
550PS XKR‑S as well as the thundering Group 44 E‑type race car, and
on Sunday, British Olympic hopeful and Jaguar Academy of Sport
Ambassador Jessica Ennis took on the Hill as she rode in
the
XKR‑S.
The 92 foot E‑type sculpture continued to wow the crowds at the
Festival, along with the spectacular range of vehicles both in
action and on static display.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed allowed spectators incredible
access to vehicles and exhibits on display, with enthusiasts of all
ages being able to get up close to priceless cars from the past
including the beautiful XJ13 as well as from the future, in the
form of the C‑X75.
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About Jaguar
From its beginning as a manufacturer of motorcycle sidecars in
1922, Jaguar Cars has grown to become one of the world's premier
manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars and with that, one
of the most recognized commercial brands. The company's vision is
simple: To produce beautiful fast cars that are desired the world
over. The company operates two manufacturing plants in the United
Kingdom and is fully engaged in environmental programs, community
work and brand awareness exercises such as motorsports.