Driver injured in Revival crash
A driver has broken his arm at the Goodwood Revival after his historic machine left the track.
Martin Stretton broke his elbow when his car - an Iso Bizzarini - left the track during the Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration race.
Officials stopped the race for around thirty-minutes while he was freed from the wreckage by emergency workers.
A spokeswoman for the Revival said that the experienced driver was recovering well.
Despite the accident, the three-day spectacular at Goodwood motor circuit was deemed a massive success by organisers.
Around 110,000 people flocked to the celebration of motor sport where visitors helped to turn the clock back with their nostalgic dress from the 40s and 50s, matching the glamour of the cars.
It was like setting foot inside a Hollywood movie set - glamour, period attractions and iconic images.
The golden era of motor sport was once again alive at Goodwood with hundreds of pre-1966 racing cars and motorbikes speeding around the track.
This year's revival saw a new 'spirit of aviation' show including aircraft from all over the world, with some rarely-seen aeroplanes on display. Many took to the skies to perform challenging manoeuvres.
Fourteen races took place, with historic Grand Prix cars, sports-racing cars and motorcycles tackling the circuit.
The Earl of March, owner of Goodwood Estate, told the Observer his highlight was "seeing my grandfather's little Austin 7 here, which is a little orange car that was very important to him in the 1930's, so it's wonderful to see that."
A historic fairground, 1950's bands, Revival market with pre-1966 wares, and period theatre added to the nostalgia of the event.
Amanda Cross, age 5, from Selsey, was dressed in a voluminous red dress cinched in at the waist and an oversized faux fur stole.
She said: "People just love the Revival because it's a chance to go back and relive the glamour and glory of the time, it's so exciting especially when you hear the cars roaring around the track."
For a full report and pictures see Thursday's Observer.
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