Chichester, UK, 2 September 2006.

The Goodwood Revival 2006 again played host to some of the most impressive and spectacular racing cars from the 1920's all the way through to 1966. Speedmaster were present with the Scirocco-BRM 1963 Grand Prix Car which was prepared by Hall and Hall and driven by James Hanson.

After qualifying 13th in the 26 car field on Friday, both James and the team were confident of a good race on Saturday afternoon, as the qualifying sesion had been the first time both James (and in recent times the Scirocco) had been on the high speed Sussex Circuit.

With a briliant start, James and the Scirocco were 8th by the end of lap 1, 5th by lap three and 3rd by lap 6, aided by the wet conditions which levelled the field against the more powerful 2 litre cars, James and the Scirocco (with 1.5 L BRM V8 engine) continued a race long battle with Richard Atwood in the BRM 261 for 3rd place, and despite holding 3rd for most of the race, James and the Scirocco had to give best to the BRM 261 as they raced through some of the lapped traffic with only 2 laps to go, only conceeding 3rd place in a drag race past the pits.

In a race won by Duncan Dayton after a long battle with Indycar star Bobby Rahal, James and the Scirocco proved that a 1.5 litre car can be competitive against the larger engined cars, and with the Scirocco having been invited to Monaco and Goodwood this year, it is the ideal car to enjoy some fantastic racing at some of the best events in the world.

Goodwood, Chichester, UK

1970’s Ferrari and Porsche sportscar icon Brian Redman drove the Scirocco BRM at the Goodwood Revival this year. After first sitting in the car for qualifying Brian qualified the 1.5L car a commendable 12^th for the race, and went on to move up as high as 8^th place after starting from the back of the grid following a small problem on the starting grid. Brian scythed through the field with great ease and set the race’s 5^th fastest lap – proving that both the car and driver have still got what it takes to race at the top.

The new showroom and conference centre has received lots of press coverage recently, the speedmaster conference centre which was opened by Sir Stirling Moss OBE on the 24 April 2008 is now fully operational - further information can be found at www.speedmasterconferencecentre.co.uk.

Sir Stirling Moss OBE Drove famous Jaguar D-Type through Bradford to celebrate opening of Speedmaster’s

new £2.5 million conference centre

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Bradford on Thursday April 24^th to see motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss drive a long-nose Jaguar D-Type to Speedmaster in Greengates, where he opened Europe’s first motoring themed conference centre.

Sir Stirling headed a cavalcade of historic Jaguars from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, that were given a police escort from Bradfords City Hall to the new conference centre in Greengates.

Years of planning had gone into the design and building of the new 20,000 square foot conference and training centre which will be used for a variety of purposes by businesses throughout the north of England.

James Hanson, Managing Director of the new centre, said: “ We were honoured that Sir Stirling opened this new complex which is already attracting conference and meeting organisers from across the region. It was great that he drove the D-Type and that hundreds of people turned out to see him and the other cars.”

The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Robin Owens and the Lady Mayoress, Mrs Janet Owens, travelled in a new Jaguar XF, while the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Brian Cleasby was driven to the event in Jaguar XK 120, NUB 120, a famous Leeds car that was campaigned in the 1950s, and won several important rallies.

A Jaguar C Type, that took part in the famous Mille Miglia in 1953, was driven by racing driver James Hanson. Other cars that were driven in the cavalcade included the James Bond XKR from the film “Die Another Day” and an XKR “Shaguar” used to promote the Austin Powers film “Goldmember.”

Tony O’Keeffe, Curator of the Jaguar Daimler heritage Trust said: “ It is not often that people get the chance to see famous cars like this actually driving together on ordinary streets. The fact that Sir Stirling Moss headed the convoy in the famous D-Type that won the 12-hour race at Reims in 1956, made history in its own right.”

More than 200 guests welcomed Sir Stirling Moss and the cars when they arrived at the conference centre, which is also the site of the Speedmaster collector and race car showroom, where several million pounds worth of classic cars were on show.

The spectacular conference and training centre will allow clients to hold a variety of events surrounded by classic and supercars. The centre, with its iconic glass staircases, will be hired out to companies looking for somewhere unique to hold drink receptions, corporate dinners, lunches, product launches and fashion shows.

Three flexible air conditioned meeting rooms on the first floor are equipped with state of the art audiovisual technology and wireless connectivity.

James Hanson said: “  We thought that it was appropriate that Jaguar were invited to take part in the opening because this year is the 60^th anniversary of the XK 120, and our new conference centre will be used in the future to mark historic motoring and motor racing anniversaries and events. The new centre will give a huge boost to regional conference facilities by providing a new venue that will attract clients from all over the UK and in particular the north of England.”

Mr John Hanson,  Chairman of Speedmaster said:  “ The conference centre is themed on motor racing principles; being brave, winning and being the best.  I am delighted that Raven Computers, Watt Gilchrist and PPS have already booked the centre as a meeting venue for themselves and their customers. The training centre is already fully operational. Managers and staff of Greenwoods Menswear have booked commercial development sessions and Bradford Council are proposing to use the facility as a centre of excellence for the training of young managers and their staff in support of the re-development of the city centre.”

JARROTTS, the famous picture library,  have been commissioned by Speedmaster to provide images to fill the “Great British Racing Drivers” feature wall. So far provided some 33 stunning images and more will be added over the coming months. (The British Isles has produced the largest number of world champions since the world championship was inaugurated in 1946 as well as some outstanding drivers, who did not become world champions.)

The opening of the Speedmaster Conference Centre and new Showroom, saw the start of another first for Speedmaster with the forming of a new partnership with Carrera toys - makers of probably the best and most advanced slot racing toys.

Sir Stirling Moss became one of the first people to race on the new track - more information on these fantastic cars and sets can be found at http://www.carrera-toys.com/4257.0.html?&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=50&tx_ttnews[backPid]=532&cHash=d112dd24b8

Champagne & Canape reception 7-10pm

A very special evening to celebrate the legendary 24 hour Le Mans race.  TV presenter Penny Mallory will be your host and compee and will be joined by Darren Turner, Aston Martin Racing's Driver following his return from competing at this year's Le Mans 24 hour.

There will be a special 50th anniversary evening of Aston Martin's last outright win at Le Mans in 1959.

Chance your luck at the 'Speedmaster Casino' !

Get up close and personal with the overall Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR9 from 1988, Aston Martin Racing's 2009 LMP1, Ginetta's 2009 LMP1 (Ginetta-Zytek GZ09S) and Aston Martin Racing's 2008 Le Mans class winning DBR9