Race and classic pictures

Stacked pipes for Sir Jackie

As you all know it's the Festival of Speed at Goodwood this weekend and our annual trip down memory lane. One of Sir Jackie Stewart's rides up the famous hill was the fantastic looking, and sounding, stacked-pipe 1962 BRM P57. Sir Jackie never actually raced the dark green beast as it preceded his arrival in Grand Prix racing in 1965, which perhaps only doubled the pleasure of driving it yesterday.

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.