If you’ve been a regular attendee of the British Motor Show (above) you’ll know that as 2010 is an ‘even number’ there should be one this summer. Unfortunately the recession killed it off 12 months ago as manufacturers said they couldn’t justify the expense. Discussions about a 2012 event are already ongoing but don’t hold your breath. Thankfully something else is taking its place for now. Organisers of the Goodwood Festival of Speed have confirmed they’re to stage ‘The Moving Motor Show’ on Thursday 1 July, with the FoS to follow over the weekend. Visitors will be able to drive cars directly off manufacturer stands, and even tackle the legendary Hill Climb. A number of big-name companies have already confirmed they’re in. So that’s the good news. The bad news is if you don’t know where Goodwood is, I suggest you get a map out and search for Chichester. An event like this would be great for Britain’s petrolheads, but simple geography will prevent many from attending. The UK deserves a high quality motoring event. Maybe what took place at the Birmingham NEC and London’s ExCeL in recent years wasn’t it, but it would be a crying shame if there’s nothing at all.
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