Sheene tribute planned for 2008GOODWOOD'S 2008 Festival of Speed will acknowledge the influence and achievements of iconic British figures, most notably the late great Barry Sheene.
The Festival will also feature the world's finest competition cars and motorcycles, many of which have been influenced by British engineering or built in partnership with British expertise. And with significant anniversaries in 2008 for two of Britain's most important race series " namely 50 years of the BTCC and 20 years of the British Superbike Championship " Goodwood will recognise the UK's role in providing a high-profile, competitive environment for some of the world's great manufacturers and racing stars.
Goodwood Festival of Speed founder, Lord March says: 'It will be just fantastic to have so many great cars and drivers here at Goodwood to celebrate our theme for 2008. I look forward with much anticipation to seeing some of the great British drivers and UK-inspired machines in action.'
