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Star-studded 911 race makes history

Classic Porsche 911s powered by sustainable fuel saw former F1 drivers competing against Porsche racing royalty at Goodwood

Goodwood Revival played host to a unique race dedicated to short wheelbase Porsche 911s. The Fordwater Trophy saw 27 1965 911s and three 1964 901s go head-to-head on the fast and flowing 2.4-mile Goodwood track. In a first for historic racing, the entire grid was powered by sustainably sourced fuels, pointing to a bright future for both classic and modern Porsche racing.

Several high-profile racers took part in the event, put together to mark 60 years of 911, 75 years of Porsche sports cars and 75 years of racing at the West Sussex circuit. Among the drivers taking part in a race that called for a driver swap during a mandatory pit stop came 2009 Formula One World Champion Jenson Button, Porsche test driver Lars Kern and former

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