Goodwood’s motorsport calendar for 2024 commenced with the Sidecar Shoot-Out, featuring stars of the Sidecar World Championship.
The Members’ Meeting, held on April 13-14, showcased modern machinery, a departure from the Revival event’s focus on pre-1966 vehicles.
Sidecar races at Goodwood haven’t seen contemporary motorsport in over 50 years, making this event historic.
Highlights:
Eight top names in three-wheel racing competed in a series of sprints to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the World Championship.
TT expert Ben Birchall surprised by defeating eight-time Sidecar World Champion Tim Reeves, showcasing the versatility of different chassis designs.
Reigning double World Champions Todd Ellis and Emmanuelle Clement claimed victory with an impressive lap time of 1:21.174, averaging 105.55mph.
Solo Races:
In addition to sidecars, solo races were held for the Hailwood and Sheene Trophies.
The Hailwood Trophy featured 250cc and 350cc two-stroke Grand Prix bikes competing against Formula 750 bikes.
Phil Atkinson emerged victorious on a Yamaha TZ350 in the Hailwood Trophy, while Michael Russell clinched the Sheene Trophy riding his Manx Norton.
Conclusion:
The Sidecar Shoot-Out and solo races added modern flair to the Goodwood Members’ Meeting, providing spectators with thrilling action and historic moments.
The event showcased the versatility and excitement of contemporary motorsport alongside classic racing at the iconic Goodwood circuit.
