The Frankfurt auto salon totally eclipsed the 18th annual edition of Goodwood Revival, but here’s what you missed from the event.

Taking place over three days at Goodwood, the Goodwood Revival is the largest annual historic motorsport event, gathering most of the iconic racing cars of all time in one place. But the main difference between this event and any other classic shows is that the legendary cars are pitted against each other on the track, with utter disregard for their preservation.

It may sound harsh, but sometimes, when it comes to racing, the human consciousness towards all external factors besides their own well-being just stops working properly, and all that’s left is the primal urge to pass the opponent in front of them. It’s a phenomenon many of us experienced on the track and…probably on public roads, as well (regardless if you admit it or whether you’re proud of it or not).

It’s the main reason why foolish accidents happen in the first place and why there are lots of paint swapping maneuvers in racing. It’s the same reason why the unique Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan received a fresh dent in the race, why a Maserati Birdcage nearly crashed and why a Ferrari 500 nudges another 750 Prancing Horse model.

Don’t get me wrong, racing is the reason why the majority of these cars exist in the first place; that’s what they were meant to do. But from a petrolhead’s point of view, seeing a Lola Chevrolet battered and bruised and an E-Type nearly colliding with a Cobra is heart piercing. And you know what? That’s what makes Goodwood Revival a truly unique spectacle.

But I’ll let Chris Harris tell the rest of the story. In fact, here are some additional videos showcasing the event, and you can view more by visiting Goodwood’s official Youtube channel. Mind you, these videos are not for the faint-hearted.

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