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Tyrrell woodshed that birthed racing legends moves to Goodwood

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In this day and age of sprawling, state-of-the-art F1 facilities, it’s hard to imagine - even over fifty years ago - that a once championship winning team operated out of a mere woodshed.

But Team Tyrrell did just that in the last sixties and throughout much of the seventies.

It was in this ordinary woodshed adjacent to his lumberyard in Ockham, Surrey that the great Ken Tyrrell ran his successful racing outfit during its heydays in Formula 1 with three-time world champion Sir Jackie Stewart.

Grand Prix winners and innovative designs were conceived and built within the confines of the modest edifice.

In recent years, the woodshed's original location in Ockham became threatened by development, leading to concerns about its preservation.

To safeguard this piece of motorsport heritage, plans were initiated to relocate the original landmark to the Goodwood Motor Circuit in Sussex.

That relocation process, involving careful dismantling and reassembly, is now underway and set to be completed in early 2024.

Once at Goodwood, the woodshed will be integrated into the circuit's grounds, serving as a historical exhibit showcasing Tyrrell's remarkable legacy and as a start reminder that success can flourish even in the most humble of beginnings.

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.

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