From last to 3rd - Tordoff destroys the field | Goodwood SpeedWeek 2020

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2020
  • Sam Tordoff retired from part 1 when his massive Ford Galaxie belched out smoke and gave up the ghost. So he started part 2 from dead last. That didn't stop the former BTCC Championship runner up! He was past 17 cars inside two laps and fought his way all the way to third by the end of the race!
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  • @GoodwoodRR
    @GoodwoodRR  3 года назад +45

    He's done it before you know... ruclips.net/video/ZV_6pzZ3Bpo/видео.html

    • @devilsson6660
      @devilsson6660 3 года назад +5

      Hes Speedracer of the 21st century

    • @StevenHaze
      @StevenHaze 20 дней назад

      Is that Standard size wheels and tires on that Ford? Or was it some English formula or group racer?

  • @cudwieser3952
    @cudwieser3952 3 года назад +365

    When a galaxy is coming through, it's coming through.

    • @TheBrainSpecialist
      @TheBrainSpecialist 3 года назад +20

      Beep beep I've got 4 times the power
      GET OUT OF MY WAY

    • @cudwieser3952
      @cudwieser3952 3 года назад +36

      @@TheBrainSpecialist 4 times the power, 2 times the car...and no bloody brakes.

    • @TheBrainSpecialist
      @TheBrainSpecialist 3 года назад +17

      @@cudwieser3952 These race modded ones have 4 wheel discs
      But yeah, drums on these suckers would be scary

    • @cudwieser3952
      @cudwieser3952 3 года назад +11

      @@TheBrainSpecialist Even at that inertia, momentum and the limits if grip still dictate a lot. As good as discs are you can't just stand on them and expect a galaxy to stop as quick as a cortina.

    • @HixsonRacing777
      @HixsonRacing777 3 года назад +10

      @@TheBrainSpecialist I own a 64 galaxie XL with drums and trust me it doesn’t stop

  • @GS300Aaron
    @GS300Aaron 3 года назад +328

    I will always prefer these cars over any downforce car. They look cooler, they sound cooler, and the way they drive is just perfect to watch. Sliding round every corner.

    • @catjudo1
      @catjudo1 3 года назад +21

      I read an interview with Jim Hall, years ago. I recall him saying that the wings he used on cars and the downforce they generated have largely ruined motorsport. Wish I could find it; made for good reading.

    • @carmositamartins9315
      @carmositamartins9315 3 года назад

      @@catjudo1k

    • @cidalopes8850
      @cidalopes8850 3 года назад

      0

    • @cidalopes8850
      @cidalopes8850 3 года назад

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    • @whirledpeas1182
      @whirledpeas1182 3 года назад

      1

  • @PigEqualsBakon
    @PigEqualsBakon 3 года назад +129

    Watching the big car come BARRELING down the straights is just a fantastic sight, especially after it handles itself so well around the corners!

    • @thomasb1889
      @thomasb1889 3 года назад +17

      Yeah, the big girl definitely knows how to dance.

    • @josephtravers777
      @josephtravers777 3 года назад +8

      Check out the diameter of the front sway bar 😳

    • @thomasb1889
      @thomasb1889 3 года назад +11

      @@josephtravers777 That would be a frame member for most of the other cars in the race. That is likely one of the special "lightweight" models that tipped the scales at a mere 3400 pounds compared to the 3700 of the stock vehicle.

    • @josephtravers777
      @josephtravers777 3 года назад +10

      @@thomasb1889 The Galaxie surely needs stiffening in the front suspension to run a road course, more so than the old NASCAR set-ups. I'm quite sure it is stripped of all amenities to get the weight as low as possible. 👍

    • @thomasb1889
      @thomasb1889 3 года назад +9

      @@josephtravers777 True, true, the "lightweight" specials were for racing to begin with so the factory left off things like sound deadening materials, radios, heaters (this was long before air conditioning was standard), rear seats and anything else not needed for racing.

  • @lordhumungous7908
    @lordhumungous7908 3 года назад +55

    I love how you described the Galaxie as a "battleship". I love battleships and I love yank tanks.

  • @johnschnellbach986
    @johnschnellbach986 3 года назад +159

    Gotta chuckle when the mini challenges the Galaxie. Looks like a gnat bothering an elephant

    • @thomasb1889
      @thomasb1889 3 года назад +20

      An elephant that dances like Fred Astaire. It is amazing how well the big beast handles.

    • @patrickulju583
      @patrickulju583 3 года назад +4

      I believe the Mini holds (or held) the record for most wins of any car ever in sanctioned races. (Although I could well be wrong)

    • @orangeisthenewblack1012
      @orangeisthenewblack1012 2 года назад +4

      Remember size matter mates.

    • @SvenTviking
      @SvenTviking 2 года назад +1

      It would be a different matter if the Galaxy was running on original early 1960’s shocks, instead of modern replacements.

    • @michaeltyre38
      @michaeltyre38 2 года назад +2

      That #28 mini was all but drifting through the curves though, it is crazy fun driving something lightweight and underpowered like you stole it !

  • @carlspackler9550
    @carlspackler9550 3 года назад +189

    I would rather watch this than NASCAR
    AWESOME!

    • @mat2000100
      @mat2000100 3 года назад +17

      And the Ford Galaxie dominated both!

    • @markywellsboy2182
      @markywellsboy2182 3 года назад +12

      I would rather watch paint dry than NASCAR, tbh.

    • @glenmiller3333
      @glenmiller3333 3 года назад +5

      Yes I agree 100%!! This was great! Ford power puttin the minis in there place!!

    • @markusantonio4866
      @markusantonio4866 3 года назад +3

      @james mccullough Bloody well right./Supertramp

    • @garymckee8857
      @garymckee8857 3 года назад +4

      @@markywellsboy2182 same thing paint drying and NASCAR no difference.

  • @rossvoorheis2391
    @rossvoorheis2391 3 года назад +81

    I have a '66 Galaxie and this gives me hope for my big brute.

    • @BathtubBass
      @BathtubBass 3 года назад

      Don't lie

    • @mkshffr4936
      @mkshffr4936 2 года назад +10

      Ford engineers knew a lot more about handling back in the day than they were given credit for. They can be made to do quite well when set up right.

    • @rossvoorheis2391
      @rossvoorheis2391 2 года назад +6

      @@mkshffr4936 I noticed that the Galaxie's suspension seemed a bit ahead when taking it apart. The front spindles are cambered inward and the rear is actually three-link on coils. I think it was the only full-size car to have three-link that year.

  • @Eduardo_Espinoza
    @Eduardo_Espinoza 3 года назад +171

    This looks like a Gran Turismo 4 mission 😂
    where you start in the back & they give you a big vintage american car to try to pass all of the small vintage cars by the end of the race 😊

    • @calh213
      @calh213 3 года назад +11

      Ah the old one lap magic in the Buick or the three lap mission in the Plymouth Superbird 😂

    • @kanethompson708
      @kanethompson708 2 года назад +1

      Lol

    • @joelikespotatoes8321
      @joelikespotatoes8321 Год назад +3

      I run road races and nothing is more exhilarating than rising from the back of the pack!

    • @AndorRadnai
      @AndorRadnai Год назад +1

      That would be my favourite mission! ^^

  • @Jiveslug
    @Jiveslug 3 года назад +182

    I love seeing the differences in the types of cars and their approaches to racing. The big American cars are awesome, as are the smaller British cars. Of course, I am biased toward the Ford (being American), but I have mad respect for the Cortinas, Jags, and Minis. Great stuff.

    • @markusantonio4866
      @markusantonio4866 3 года назад +11

      Powered by Ford

    • @meteor5452
      @meteor5452 3 года назад +27

      The cortinas are Ford as well.

    • @metalbob3335
      @metalbob3335 3 года назад +9

      There was a Plymouth in there as well I thought , but yes the Galaxy wailed on them never knew the blue oval beast could whip around as such on a track.

    • @stephenholland5930
      @stephenholland5930 3 года назад +7

      @@metalbob3335 Yes, a '65 Barracuda driven by Rowan Atkinson.

    • @Harpoika
      @Harpoika 3 года назад +9

      Of course, I am biased toward the Ford (being European).

  • @jimhamilton3544
    @jimhamilton3544 3 года назад +22

    Always loved the 1963 427/2 4Brls. Carbs. 4spd. 425HP right off the show rm. floor. 😃

  • @gilzor9376
    @gilzor9376 2 года назад +17

    Such an awesome, powerful car from the era that was raw men and metal. When most drivers were building their own cars if they weren't on the track racing them. . . . real 'stock car racing'. I felt such a feeling of relief that this treasure made it through without a scratch.

  • @literallyshaking8019
    @literallyshaking8019 3 года назад +11

    That aerial shot is so perfect at illustrating the differences between small, lightweight, nimble cars and massive, high HP muscle cars.
    I could’ve watched the whole race that way

  • @chrisrcarraher8800
    @chrisrcarraher8800 3 года назад +14

    Seeing these vintage cars tracking so far out on exit is awesome! They must be sawing that wheel like crazy!

  • @paulstein7369
    @paulstein7369 2 года назад +7

    I had an entire Nascar Galaxie drivetrain with an early electronic ignition unit. Factory cast iron exhaust headers, 427 tall port heads, twin Holly. I put it in my 68 Ford XL convertible. Fun car.

  • @chibuo4733
    @chibuo4733 3 года назад +40

    Don’t get in the way of a determined man, it’ll only hurt you more as he get’s it done!
    Beautiful race...

  • @rickhinojosa5455
    @rickhinojosa5455 2 года назад +6

    That was an awesome pass on the grass!! He wouldn't be denied!!😃

  • @markjackson8302
    @markjackson8302 2 года назад +5

    That was the finest thing I've seen all month.

  • @TherealLorinser
    @TherealLorinser 3 года назад +42

    The mini Cooper is so cute to watch, when he takes a corner.

    • @eziore44
      @eziore44 3 года назад +1

      Remind me when Mr. Bean turning his car

    • @vaan4780
      @vaan4780 3 года назад

      @@eziore44 oplao

    • @ronildosilvaferreira6861
      @ronildosilvaferreira6861 3 года назад

      @@vaan4780 - ×- npu7

    • @anonymous-ky6xc
      @anonymous-ky6xc 3 года назад +4

      Old minis are so funny and cute lol

    • @matrox
      @matrox 2 года назад +1

      Thats the problem, Racing cars should NOT look cute.

  • @thetreblerebel
    @thetreblerebel 3 года назад +7

    I love 60s Ford's. Especially racing in today's time period.

  • @markfortin421
    @markfortin421 3 года назад +17

    The Galaxie: Kick in the secondaries and pass another one! 🤣

  • @wadedixon6780
    @wadedixon6780 3 года назад +86

    Better racing than today’s rubbish, nice to see ppl passing each other without wrecking cars also. Ah the old days 👌

  • @robertpolicastro1
    @robertpolicastro1 2 года назад +2

    Love the commentary of you Brits !!!!
    I’m loving the guts of that mini driver trying to keep up!

  • @philipjamesparsons
    @philipjamesparsons 3 года назад +20

    Nice work with the drone shots during the live stream. I've seen drones used at the Nurburgting, but not at UK circuits before. So congrats for being innovative.

  • @SKATETOSLAYER
    @SKATETOSLAYER 3 года назад +4

    God damn I love that Ford Galaxie.

  • @xr8rick
    @xr8rick 3 года назад +13

    Love this style of racing. The way the Minis 4 wheel-drift through corners is amazing.

  • @simonw2631
    @simonw2631 3 года назад +18

    i love the galaxie just puting to shame everything else

  • @Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering
    @Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering 3 года назад +9

    WOW! That's some serious racing skill! To take an old, heavy beast like the Galaxy and not only seriously compete, but, had he had a few more laps, may very well have taken first place!

  • @claytons4789
    @claytons4789 3 года назад +8

    Making me anxious all those classics racing so close together.

  • @geemanbmw
    @geemanbmw 2 года назад +3

    Front end of the galaxy looks clean such a badass cool car

  • @tomahawkmedia2546
    @tomahawkmedia2546 3 года назад +11

    That was a fantastic race! Tordoff deserves a seat back in the BTCC for sure!

    • @thethirdman225
      @thethirdman225 26 дней назад

      Nice to see there’s at least one other viewer who doesn’t just think it was all about horsepower and top speed on the straights. Need to give the man some credit.🙂

  • @irvinslagter8298
    @irvinslagter8298 Год назад +1

    I love watching that old FE churning up the track. What a monster!!

  • @KEIFabrication
    @KEIFabrication 3 года назад +25

    I had to watch the last pass at 6:43 again and again! That was amazing! So similar to my absolute favorite pass in NASCAR by Dale Earnhardt at Riverside, CA.

    • @10zoll
      @10zoll 3 года назад +2

      naa ... In Fernando Alonsos Words "he cut the chicken"

    • @JohnSmith-mk5jt
      @JohnSmith-mk5jt 3 года назад +2

      1987, passing Geoff Bodine. That was the real pass in the grass. Or pass in the sand, I suppose.

    • @JohnSmith-mk5jt
      @JohnSmith-mk5jt 3 года назад

      @@10zoll Even if he may have cut the corner a bit, it sure was an interesting sight to see.

    • @lordzuzu6437
      @lordzuzu6437 3 года назад +2

      Was that even legal tho?

    • @tailwatcher2500
      @tailwatcher2500 3 года назад +1

      @@lordzuzu6437 it might be because the Galaxie had the line and the speed but was forced off or would wreck

  • @AtlasJotun
    @AtlasJotun 2 года назад +4

    At 3:23, I slowed it down to 0.25x speed and watched that boat's line through the final chicane. Stupendous!

  • @sidforbrains6552
    @sidforbrains6552 3 года назад +9

    Hilarious David and Goliath battle with the Minis in tow....and just for fun, a pass in the grass...thanks Goodwood

  • @rickmassey1272
    @rickmassey1272 2 года назад +6

    That Galaxie was running as if it was a living entity,not a car with a driver.🔥😵🔥

    • @culcune
      @culcune Год назад

      Reminds me in a very distant way of the cult classic film, 'The Car' or the Stephen King film, 'Christine'.

  • @gazzafloss
    @gazzafloss 3 года назад +70

    There's no substitute for cubic inches...

    • @thatfordguy2268
      @thatfordguy2268 3 года назад +9

      BOOST says "Hold my beer" 😎

    • @scooterdogg7580
      @scooterdogg7580 3 года назад +32

      "there's no replacement for displacement" is the term you're looking for :)

    • @THESLlCK
      @THESLlCK 3 года назад +4

      That Ford Guy you can take the beer, but mine runs on alcohol

    • @victorpersson02
      @victorpersson02 3 года назад +5

      As long as used well. Then yes. those 180 hp made from the Cadillac Coupe Deville with a staggering 7 litres would disagree to that statement.

    • @THESLlCK
      @THESLlCK 3 года назад +12

      Victor Persson you fail to mention they dyno at 800+ lb ft of torque

  • @rivazza68
    @rivazza68 2 года назад +2

    This races are so entertaining and you can actually see real driving skills, awesome.

  • @maddee2548
    @maddee2548 3 года назад +16

    Epic! Amazing skills

  • @MrMccurley
    @MrMccurley 3 года назад +10

    A simple racing "secret", it's not about how fast you can get in to the corner as how quickly you can come out of the corner, pedal to the metal, all crossed up, and using all of that lovely cast iron V8 torque...
    Addendum; doesn't work so well on tracks like the "Green Hell" (Nurburgring...).

    • @thethirdman225
      @thethirdman225 26 дней назад

      Well you have a look at the aerial shot right near the end. The Cortina has better mid corner and exit speeds. Tordoff is simply getting the best exit speed possible for that car. Hint: maybe it has more to do with the driver than the engine…?

  • @toddbarkalow905
    @toddbarkalow905 2 года назад +1

    Love these old cars! That Galaxie is an incredible race car!!!

  • @thomasb1889
    @thomasb1889 Год назад +1

    The 1963 Fords were some of the best looking cars that were ever made from the Falcon to the Galaxie

  • @casketblack5660
    @casketblack5660 3 года назад +1

    Really impressed! For a bunch of old cars these guys are goin all out! Love it

  • @iHecta
    @iHecta 3 года назад +2

    This is pure racing at it’s best! So cool to watch these epic duels.

  • @paulroossien5322
    @paulroossien5322 3 года назад +7

    Fantastic drive well done sam very entertaining

  • @robertslimm9319
    @robertslimm9319 3 года назад +2

    Excellent driving... beautiful car.

  • @geraldscott4302
    @geraldscott4302 2 года назад +1

    Love that Galaxie. Look at that thing handle. Couldn't take my eyes off it.

  • @mikeh4245
    @mikeh4245 Месяц назад

    Phenomenal racing! I just love the Galaxy, and that late pass partly in the weeds by Tordoff was amazing. The Cortinas are growing on me, they're pretty sharp.

  • @CurtisClinton77
    @CurtisClinton77 3 года назад +60

    whenever I watch these classic races, it always makes me laugh, to look at how much bigger the American cars are than the other cars. AMERICAN MUSCLE

    • @AriesUmbra
      @AriesUmbra 3 года назад +8

      @Captain MufDyven all in good jest of course but our british machines aren't dainty, they're well sized opposed to the american land yachts ;)

    • @imfrcd
      @imfrcd 3 года назад +5

      @Captain MufDyven Don't forget , 12 miles per gallon, but petrol was only 25 cents per gallon. About 18p/litre. America: anything to excess, more cubic inches.

    • @PeterSnell9999
      @PeterSnell9999 3 года назад +6

      @Captain MufDyven European exorbitant taxes on engine displacement determined that most cars would be small and tidy.

    • @lordhumungous7908
      @lordhumungous7908 3 года назад +5

      Growing up in Australia, I considered our cars to be sized in between American and European cars. My Scottish father told me that European cars were smaller because of their higher fuel prices. Aussie fuel prices were in between American and European.

    • @deeznoots6241
      @deeznoots6241 3 года назад +5

      @@PeterSnell9999 european taxes are not that big, if you want to talk about massive taxes basically annihilating anything but a tiny engine look at Japan, very few cars with more than 660cc engine displacement because of the taxes on anything larger. Its also why Japanese cars often have a lot of high tech stuff, its cheaper to do stuff like strapping a turbo on than just increasing displacement.

  • @redram5150
    @redram5150 3 года назад +11

    The 1963 1/2 Galaxie is the sexiest full size car that’s ever been built. I’ll have one with the 406 or 427 happily

  • @AndorRadnai
    @AndorRadnai Год назад +1

    3:24 look how close that was!! Unbelievable driving!!

  • @ricardocorbie6803
    @ricardocorbie6803 10 месяцев назад

    Love this series! The best of the best, it shows the true dynamics of racing, heavy horse power heavy weight, handling not so much,, lighter weight, less power, great handling!! Walking the tightrope,, courage and endurance and aggression!! What’s not to love?? Who wins💜💜💜

  • @andraeneal9134
    @andraeneal9134 2 года назад +1

    Not only the car had the horsepower to pass every one but a awesome driver!!!

  • @Aladinscave
    @Aladinscave Год назад +1

    This is hilarious and fantastic at the same time ! Absolutely love it 💪🏻🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

  • @edwardmylnychuk5774
    @edwardmylnychuk5774 2 года назад +2

    i love watching these races, watching the big tanks race the minis and other cars is really fascinating, watching them sliding around corners reminds me
    of the time i had a 64 fairlane that i would take on rallies and i would do 4 wheel drifts on the gravel roads, so much fun with that car would love to get
    another when when i get the finances to do it.

  • @AndieBlack13
    @AndieBlack13 2 года назад +1

    Most don't realize, (especially non-Americans) that the NASCAR circuit tracks in the early-sixties were simple narrow flat tracks where handling, not outright speed was paramount.

  • @probablyyourneighbororsome8412
    @probablyyourneighbororsome8412 2 года назад +3

    The galaxie is a criminaly underated car

    • @peterherrington3300
      @peterherrington3300 2 года назад +2

      It won loads of nascar events back in the day so no , it's not .

  • @dismalgravesite7763
    @dismalgravesite7763 3 года назад +2

    outside of moss and his peers videos, this is the BEST racing vid i have ever scene...

  • @pg1171
    @pg1171 2 года назад

    Fantastic! Now I want to see the whole race! It seems loke the commentators were spending most of their time on the Ford Galaxy, passing everyone ahead of its starting place. This is REAL racing! It does seem strange seeing that huge Galaxy running with all the Minis. Vauxhalls, Jaguars, and other British cars! Thank you!!!

  • @thomasb1889
    @thomasb1889 3 года назад +7

    Good handling and a huge motor beats great handling and a tiny motor.

  • @chadwilliams2973
    @chadwilliams2973 3 года назад +3

    This is cool as hell man love it!!!

  • @davidgraham2673
    @davidgraham2673 2 года назад +1

    Now that was racing. Great job by the big Galaxy.

  • @markfortin421
    @markfortin421 3 года назад +4

    It's like a waltz to the Ford, gracefully sweeping through the turns...just don't get in his way!
    THIS is real racing, not like the boredom of a NASCAR race...left turns only?? Really?

  • @p.scha7476
    @p.scha7476 2 года назад +4

    The Galaxie,a true car in the middle of toys!
    A Mini almost fits in the trunk…

  • @captainsidewinder
    @captainsidewinder 3 года назад +1

    There no replacement for displacement what a beast & what a drive from the galaxy....truly outa this world 😆

  • @TK4491TK
    @TK4491TK 3 года назад +6

    Sam Tordoff really should be back in the BTCC! Along with a few other names aswell of course..

  • @jp360ford2
    @jp360ford2 3 года назад +2

    Don't let her fool you, big girl can MOVE!

  • @davebutler2776
    @davebutler2776 3 года назад +1

    That Ford is an animal

  • @kblackav8or
    @kblackav8or 3 года назад +2

    Yea it's big, yea it's heavy, yea the brakes aren't up to the task but the front suspension design on those is actually very good. With all that it rules with massive torque and acceleration. Roughly double the weight of the other cars but probably triple the horsepower and torque. Put that in the same era Fairlane / Comet unibody chassis and the weight probably comes down to about 3000lbs in racing trim. Add some disk brakes as you were starting to see in around 65/66 and still the same powerplant and off to the races you go.

  • @paulwintermute1495
    @paulwintermute1495 2 года назад

    This man will NOT be denied!

  • @GeorgeMcKinley.
    @GeorgeMcKinley. Год назад +1

    That’s some awesome racing right there.

  • @johnricci294
    @johnricci294 2 года назад +1

    American Old School muscle, with an outstanding driver.

  • @robertward553
    @robertward553 2 года назад +1

    How cool was that, great race.

  • @Grumpy50
    @Grumpy50 3 года назад +1

    That Galaxy looks mean comen down the track I love it ,makes me wanna go drive my 86 notchback

  • @daesmith3274
    @daesmith3274 2 года назад +6

    The best era and setup of racing on pavement period.

  • @ssnerd583
    @ssnerd583 2 года назад +2

    the front plate on the Galaxy should read "NO BRAKES' backward so the guys in front can read it in their mirror :D

  • @jakespeed63
    @jakespeed63 3 года назад +2

    Incredible driving!!!!

  • @Mr357Cleveland
    @Mr357Cleveland 3 года назад +1

    Great racing, there's nothing in the modern categories that match the excitement of that. Real Cars with neanderthal aero and brakes, love it.👍

    • @fried1537
      @fried1537 2 года назад

      Check out touring car masters

    • @Mr357Cleveland
      @Mr357Cleveland 2 года назад

      @@fried1537 That category is stuffed now IMO. It's becoming formula Torana, LS engines being fitted in everything, and the early classics that were so great to watch have been squeezed out. I'd rather watch this.👍

  • @bradfordeaton6558
    @bradfordeaton6558 2 года назад

    That never gets old!

  • @carlgibson5269
    @carlgibson5269 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant bit of driving a massive car so powerful 👍

  • @user-hb8be5wb4q
    @user-hb8be5wb4q 3 года назад +1

    Never any excuse for needing more cubic inches! The reason he passed them all so easily is he was on the right (left) inside seat for the gearshift making gear shifts easier. Every body not in American iron, had to figure how to shift gears from the wrong seat(right side) of the car.

  • @windyman56
    @windyman56 3 года назад

    I love classic racing omg

  • @Arthurzeiro
    @Arthurzeiro 3 года назад +7

    I assume the Galaxie is making full use of modern tyre and brake compounds, mighty cool.

    • @MrRedRye
      @MrRedRye 3 года назад +1

      Several competitors talked about running a Dunlop control tyre - all the same compound and construction but different sizes. I don't know if this applies across the field here at speed week or whether it is a tyre they run at other historic racing events.

    • @GoodwoodRR
      @GoodwoodRR  3 года назад +11

      No, they run period correct tyres!

    • @rosiehawtrey
      @rosiehawtrey 2 года назад

      @@GoodwoodRR Rather him than me, "period" tyres were bad enough on my 86hp Wolseley Landcrab.

  • @BobbyOfEarth
    @BobbyOfEarth 3 года назад +4

    Amazing how well that 1964 Galaxies suspension and breaks are working. That wasn't the case for the Nascar teams who raced these big Fords back in the day when they were a real handful, especially on road courses like Riverside and the like.

    • @tednugent8501
      @tednugent8501 3 года назад

      I went to the last Winston 500 at riverside. I was a 16 yr old kid, drunk as a skunk driving around in a station wagon full of beer and I mean FULL of beer. We were delivering beer to all the different distributers...
      Good times man.

    • @thethirdman225
      @thethirdman225 26 дней назад

      Another poster🙄 who can’t spell ‘brakes’…

  • @BathtubBass
    @BathtubBass 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant bit of driving 👏

  • @ncfatcyclist
    @ncfatcyclist 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful !

  • @AbstractDreamz
    @AbstractDreamz 2 года назад

    That was simply awesome!

  • @murattaylan9602
    @murattaylan9602 3 года назад +1

    I love classic cars.❤👍

  • @M1911jln
    @M1911jln 3 года назад +1

    What a brilliant drive.

  • @jakedelaymustdie6665
    @jakedelaymustdie6665 3 года назад +1

    Could you imagine being in one of those tiny minis and this big ol beast galaxy is comin in hot in your rear view? This was cool thankyou

  • @gcarlson
    @gcarlson 3 года назад +7

    That beast is so well balanced thru the corners... what are the limitations on suspension? Can they use modern suspension and tires? Please tell me this isn't a live axel. I know it's a race car but it just seems a bit to elegant for 3600 +/- lbs. Kudos to the pilot!

    • @oldlud8971
      @oldlud8971 3 года назад +5

      They have to have period style suspension parts but they're fully adjustable ie much stiffer and lower than before. The cars also run on Dunlop Historic tyres.

    • @gcarlson
      @gcarlson 3 года назад +4

      @@oldlud8971 So the tire compound, grip rating, etc. would match some bias ply from 1968? The fully adjustable suspension does make me feel better. Watching that thing squeeze thru the chicane is jaw dropping. Thanks again. You sir, are a mensch.

  • @stevenladew4749
    @stevenladew4749 3 года назад +1

    This is awesome 👍😊

  • @alphamaledriveshard
    @alphamaledriveshard 3 года назад +1

    That aerial shot was awesome!

    • @thethirdman225
      @thethirdman225 26 дней назад

      Yes. Explained a lot of what was going on.

  • @SeanHollingsworth
    @SeanHollingsworth 3 года назад +1

    That's some really good racing. They were definitely racing in anger! ;-)

  • @TheShubbah
    @TheShubbah 3 года назад +2

    gosh darn it I want one so badly!!!

  • @gregm1621
    @gregm1621 3 года назад +1

    He drives like a beast!

  • @allenmurray7893
    @allenmurray7893 3 года назад +1

    Love that 63 Ford Galaxy. That was Ford's best year.👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @johntempest267
    @johntempest267 2 года назад +1

    The "Pass in the grass".
    Reminds me of Earnhardt at the Coca Cola 600.

  • @gregparrott
    @gregparrott 2 года назад +2

    This is hilarious to watch a land yacht competing, and doing so well.
    Were sound to be a factor, it would ALWAYS gets first place based on a burly 427 cu. in. V-8

  • @jerrylarson723
    @jerrylarson723 2 года назад

    A joyful time to view.