John Surtees
Born February 11, 1934 in England.
After dominating motorcycle racing as a seven-time world champion, Surtees made his F1 debut in the 1960 Monaco GP, winning the world championship in 1964. Joined Honda in 1967, driving the RA300 to victory in its debut race at the Italian GP to earn Honda's second F1 win. As the only person ever to hold titles in both motorcycle and auto racing, he is referred to as the Master of Motorsport.

Matt Neal
Born December 20, 1966 in England.
First entered the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in 1993. Counts 24 victories and 56 podiums to his name. Ranked 3rd overall in 2003 and 5th overall in 2004 at the wheel of a Civic Type-R before winning the title outright in 2005 at the wheel of an Integra Type-R. Is defending his title this year and presently ranks top in the season's standings.




Participating Machines

RA300
Two years after Honda's first victory in Formula 1, Britain's John Surtees steered the RA300 racer to first place in the 1967 Italian Grand Prix. This was the second season into the F1 regulations that demanded 3.0-litre engine displacement.

John Surtees will be reunited with his old charger at this year's Goodwood Festival.

Engine Water-Cooled 4-st. 90° V-12 DOHC 4-Valve
Displacement 2,992cc
Max Power over 420PS / 11,500rpm
Max Speed over 350km/h
Other Lola T90 Indy-Class Light-Alloy Monocoque Body with Sub-Frame


RA301
The 301 was an upgraded version of the RA300. It participated in the 1968 USA Grand Prix, the 11th round of the Formula 1 World Championship. Qualifying for the ninth slot on the starting grid, it finally finished third. This car also competed in the last race of the Formula 1 season in 1968, the Mexican Grand Prix. At the controls for the year was John Surtees. It was the last time a Honda would appear in Formula 1 until 1983.

Driving this car at Goodwood in 2006 are three star Honda employees: Jenson Button, Anthony Davidson and Gil de Ferran.

Engine Water-Cooled 4-st. 90° V-12 DOHC 4-Valve Gear Train
Displacement 2,992cc
Max Power 450PS / 11,500rpm
Max Speed 360km/h
Net Weight 530kg
Other Light-Alloy Monocoque Body, Rear Wing

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