Tom Cruise in need of speed at Goodwood

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If you feel the need… the need for speed, who do you call?

Well, the Duke of Richmond is undeniably a man that has all the right connections for anyone looking for a blast of high-octane fun, and Goodwood is his domain.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise paid the Festival of Speed a visit on its final day, but the 'Top Gun' and 'Mission: Impossible' topliner – who tested a Red Bull F1 car a few years back – steered clear of racing up the hill.

But he was on hand alongside the Duke of Richmond to witness the run onboard a 1982 Williams FW08 of Wade Eastwood, the man behind most of Cruise's badass stunts in 'Mission: Impossible' and the star's driving coach.

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.