Episode 89: Rory's Pretty Good Goodwood Trip
About this episode
Rory shares his adventures from the Goodwood Revival, detailing his unique experiences and the challenges of dressing in vintage attire amidst rainy weather. He recounts humorous stories of locking himself out of his hotel room twice, including one incident at the luxurious Raffles hotel. The episode also dives into the thrilling racing at Goodwood, featuring notable drivers like Jimmy Johnson and the excitement of classic cars navigating the wet track. The camaraderie and nostalgia of the event are highlighted, along with Rory's reflections on the cultural significance of such gatherings.
Ford Thunderbird
"And it was like. Was he like crazy, that Thunderbird Roadster, like the Thunderbolt or whatever it's c..."
A40 Austin A40S
"...crazy to see. And it's like, you know, the little Austin A40s are out there and it's like-"
Chevrolet Camaro
"...ir class. It's like a total Rust-O-Mod second gen Camaro that was just, it did like 19 seconds."
Ford Expedition
"...here, but one of his colleagues wanted to do this expedition. So it's a Sahara Desert expedition."
Ford Focuses
"...t's basically two weeks driving around Morocco in Ford Focuses, lifted Ford Focuses. So you have, you have to us..."
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