To the earth-shaking accompaniment of over 50 competition racing cars and motorcycles firing into life, The Earl of March announced the key attractions due to appear at this year's Festival of Speed, being held between 11-13 July.

Many top competition cars, motorcycles and road-going supercars due to be at the Festival in July, were gathered in the Park at Goodwood House in West Sussex to celebrate the official unveiling of the plans for the 2008 Festival, now in its 16th year, and firmly established as the world's greatest celebration of motor sport and automotive culture.

Joining the Earl of March to outline his plans for the 2008 event were Anthony Hamilton, the father of Formula 1 superstar Lewis, F1 legends Sir Stirling Moss and Jochen Mass, rally giants Rauno Aaltonen and Russell Brookes, BTCC drivers Andy Rouse, Anthony Reid and John Cleland, and motorcycle heroes Michael Rutter and John Reynolds.

Twelve-time world champion trials rider Dougie Lampkin was also present causing mayhem and mischief, riding over cars, through the House, climbing and descending the staircase, and performing wheelies on the balcony for all to see.