1956 Jaguar D-Type 'Shortnose' /  by Nicole Hains

Last week I had the luxury of spending an afternoon at CKL Developments, who specialise in classic and historic Jaguars. CKL are renowned for their incredible talent in restoring historic racing cars with their original panels and parts. 

I felt privileged that they gave me the opportunity to be driven in the most spectacular original 1956 Jaguar D-type Shortnose. Often regarded as one of the most desirable of historic racing Jaguars, this D-Type was fantastic to take a spin in on a sunny afternoon. 

McLaren 650S Spider /  by Nicole Hains

What a day!!!!

I spent this sunny afternoon accompanying Nicholas Minassian at Goodwood, doughnutting and completing the hill climb in this stunning Mclaren 650S Spider. Fast would be a huge understatement for my experience in this car, with a top speed of 204mph this will be an unforgettable experience.

Glorious Goodwood Racecourse Campaign /  by Nicole Hains

With the weather unfortunately not looking so glorious yesterday; the racecourse barely visible under a blanket of thick fog and rain, it was time to proceed with this years Glorious Goodwood Campaign.

Edd Horder & his team did a fantastic job, with Ella and Bonza the horse being the stars of the show. I am looking forward to seeing the final image after the retouching!

Black & White Film /  by Nicole Hains

I decided to go back to where my photography began when photographing Goodwood's 72nd Members meeting and shot a role of black and white film. 

Simply Unmissable /  by Nicole Hains

'Simply Unmissable' is the only term Goodwood can use to describe the first year of the reopened Members' Meeting. The roar of engines, lovely guests and a bustle of excitement filled the Motor circuit for the most spectacular weekend and I feel very lucky to of been there with my team of photographers. The motor circuit saw some of the most precious of motor cars taking on the uniqueness of Goodwood's track for the first time, for example, the 1980's Group 1 racing saloons. Perhaps the glorious weather and the joy of the members built up an atmosphere quite like no other, but one thing is for sure, the 72nd Members's meeting was special for all who were in attendance.

T'was the night before 72nd Members Meeting /  by Nicole Hains

It was the eve of the 72nd Members Meeting and you couldn't of kept myself and a few of my photographers away! There was much excitement at the Motor Circuit for the special weekend that was about to commence; as the cars filled the paddocks and the drivers were briefed there was a certain charge in the air.

Photograph by Amy Shore

Photograph by Amy Shore

1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I at Goodwood /  by Nicole Hains

Formerly the property of Mr Jack Warner of Warner Brothers, the 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I convertible Sedan was just about the most expensive car in the world. In fact, he loved this car so much he had a second made for Marlene Dietrich. We don't know for sure who has ridden in the car but it is highly plausible that the likes of Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, Douglas Fairbanks, Mae West and Ginger Rogers to name a few. I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful car today outside the front of Goodwood House. 

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Goodwood Magazine /  by Nicole Hains

I have been lucky enough to have my picture of one of the 40 cedar trees on the Goodwood Estate chosen by Lord March for the Spring/Summer Issue of the Goodwood Magazine. The trees that date back to the 18th century have a magnificent horizontal spread of branches making them almost as wide as they are high.

Festival of Speed 2013 /  by Nicole Hains

Although I wasn't the picture editor for Goodwood during FoS 2013, which took place on the scorching hot long weekend of the 11th - 14th of July, I was lucky enough to attend as a photographer. The event celebrated many landmarks such as the 50th anniversary of Porsche 911, 50 years of McLaren & importantly the 20th year of the Event itself which was first launched in 1993 by Lord March.

The Festival of Speed, held in the grounds of Goodwood House itself is one of the worlds largest Motorsport events. With a turn out of over 185,000 & its ability to uniquely bring together the top F1 cars, car enthusiasts, bikes and drivers the Festival of Speed is an event not to be missed!