Loud and Proud: The Can-Am Cars and Drivers
Over twenty thunderous Can-Am cars rolled onto the hallowed tarmac, lining up on the grid to form an impressive display. Among them were cars from McLaren, Shadow, and Porsche—three of the most successful marques raced in the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (Can-Am).
With the crowds cleared from the lunchtime grid walk, the drivers fired up the monstrous beasts for what the programme promised as the ‘loudest and most breathtaking demonstration ever held at the Goodwood Motor Circuit’. This statement was no exaggeration. I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the odd Can-Am car running on track, but this was the first time I’ve seen and heard a whole grid-full. The noise from these almost unrestricted beasts is immense. The only thing I can compare these to is a top-fuel dragster—not only do you see and hear everything, but you feel it through your body as they thunder past. If you ever get the chance to experience a multitude of Can-Am cars, take it, but wear earplugs.
One advantage of the Members’ Meeting is that everyone can access the entire paddock area. While I wasn’t on a photo mission this weekend, I fully appreciated the ability to get up close to the cars and speak with some competitors.
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