Home  »  Car Racing  »  Features

Jackie Stewart – Goodwood Tribute

Submitted by on September 15, 2014

Jackie Stewart Austria 1973, tribute story.  Sir Jackie Stewart was honored at the 2014 Goodwood Revival in spectacular fashion with an on track display featuring some of his most memorable machines.

 Opening image: The Cahier Archive

Sir Jackie Stewart competed in 99 Grands Prix before taking his final title in 1973 and retiring from Formula One on the ultimate high. The car in which he claimed that victory was the Tyrrell Cosworth 006, and it was just one of the beautiful machines which took to Goodwood Circuit in tribute of the legendary driver at this years Revival.

MORE: The best of Jackie Stewart – Gallery

This video features some words from the brilliant Stewart before showing us footage from the tribute parade, which also featured Jackie’s son Mark Stewart driving the Cooper-BMW T72 in which the three-time F1 World Champion first drove a single seater at Goodwood 50 years ago, prior to his F3 contract with Tyrrell.

MORE: Video Documentary – Racing Legends: Jackie Stewart

While you’re here, take a look at what’s on offer through our newly released premium content delivery service, Motorsport Retro Premium;

Subscribe

Don't miss out! Our best stories, direct to your inbox!

x

Sign up now - it's free, weekly, and spam-free.