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As the sun came up on Thursday morning, and people began to arrive at Goodwood House, there was a feeling on excitement in the air. 2020 was a turbulent year across the globe and the motorsport world was not unaffected by this, as Goodwood Festival of speed was forced to postpone – the first year since 1992 that the festival had not gone ahead.
Today, a year later on and with access to vaccines and coronavirus tests, car enthusiasts from across the country have been able to finally visit once more - as the crowds return for the world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture!
Thursday’s Highlights
Thursday’s action saw the manufacturers including BMW, Ferrari and Porsche debut some new models up the famous Hill Climb track, while anticipation builds for the weekend’s competitors to take to the same course. In the afternoon you could hear tyres screeching and see smoke rising as the Driftkhana contenders completed their practice rounds, drifting around the track as spectators watched on in awe.
Spectators will be looking forward to the weekends Driftkhana action after an exciting warm up round
Perhaps the most impressive feat of the day was performed in the afternoon, when stunt driver Terry Grant took centre stage. Grant, holder of multiple stunt driving world records and famous for many TV and film appearances, got behind the wheel of a Jaguar F-Pace as he attempted an incredible stunt; completing the Hill Climb track on just two wheels! In an incredible effort Terry Grant navigated almost the whole track balancing on just the two drivers side wheels, before safely returning touching down with all four wheels to cross the finish line.
Terry Grant looks more comfortable driving on 2 wheels than most drivers do on 4!
Kwik Fit at the Festival of Speed
Kwik Fit are proud to be a part of this year’s Festival of Speed, with our stand showcasing reigning Kwik Fit BTCC champion Ash Sutton’s Infiniti Q50. This outstanding tour car was used by Sutton as he raced to victory in the 2020 Kwik Fit BTCC Championship, and continues to be his vehicle of choice this season where he is currently top of the table.
If you are attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend and would like the opportunity for a closer look at this incredible vehicle, why not pop by our stand? You can find us on the corner just past ‘Electric Avenue’.
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Your tyre size can be found on the sidewall of your current tyre and is a sequence of numbers and letters. The most common tyre size in the UK is 205/55R16 but there are many variations so it’s important to check your existing tyre first before searching for tyres.
Tip: Take a photo of your existing tyre sidewall to make it easier to identify your tyre size using the guide below.
The first three digits. This displays the width of the tyre in millimetres. A tyre marked 225 will measure 225mm across the tread from sidewall to sidewall.
Aspect Ratio
The fourth and fifth digits of the tyre code that immediately follow the tyre width. The aspect ratio or profile height of the tyre sidewall is expressed as a percentage of the tyre width. So an aspect ratio of 55 for example means that the profile height of the tyre is 55% of its width.
Rim Diameter
The next two digits represent the size of the wheel rim that the tyre can be fitted to. It is also the diameter of the tyre from bead to bead. So a tyre marked 16 will fit on a 16-inch wheel rim.
Speed Rating
The speed rating of a tyre is represented by a letter of the alphabet at the end of the tyre size code and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tyre. Tyres receive a speed rating based on a series of tests which measure the tyres capability to handle a set speed for a prolonged period of time.
Select your tyre speed rating to find out the maximum speed your tyres can maintain.
If you are unsure what speed rating you need, be sure to check your vehicle handbook. Choosing a lower speed rating than that recommended by your vehicle manufacturer could potentially invalidate your insurance.
Load Rating
The load index provides information on the maximum weight capability for the tyre. The load index is a numerical code that can be located just after the tyre size marking and before the speed rating.
Select your load index to find out the maximum load capability for your tyres.
Although not illegal, it is not advisable to have tyres with a lower speed rating or load index than the manufacturer recommended tyre specification for your vehicle, or to have a combination of different tyre construction types. Consult your vehicle handbook to confirm your vehicle’s tyre speed rating and load index as well as any additional requirements.
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