Sir Jackie leads the family up the hill

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This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed features a double celebration of the outstanding career of Sir Jackie Stewart.

The great Scot just turned 80-years-young and it's been 50 years since Sir Jackie won the first of his three F1 world titles. This weekend, the FOS is showcasing many famous racing cars associated with Stewart's career.

But without a doubt, a highlight of Friday's action at Goodwood was a run up the hill by Sir Jackie onboard his 1969 championship winning Matra-Ford MS80 followed by sons Mark and Paul, entrusted with a pair of equally conquering Tyrrell-Fords.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.