At the iconic Goodwood Members’ Meeting, historic racing ace Mark Walker was ejected from his 1905 Darracq in a dramatic crash. Miraculously, he walked away unharmed. Let’s look back at one of the wildest moments of this year’s vintage racing calendar.
A car from 1905, driven like it’s 2025
Mark Walker is a veteran of the historic racing scene. This weekend, he raced his 200hp Darracq from 1905 in the S.F. Edge Trophy, a category for cars built before 1918.
Despite its famously slow start—thanks to a very long first gear—the Darracq dominated. Walker won race one on Saturday with a spectacular comeback. Goodwood remains one of the most prestigious events in historic motorsport, and Walker is a key part of that tradition.
Disaster strikes on the final lap
On Sunday, Walker was chasing Julian Majzub’s Sunbeam Indianapolis, a familiar rival. But as he approached the final chicane on the last lap, he carried too much speed.
He lost control, spun across the track, and slammed into the barriers. Most shockingly, he was thrown from the car—a rare sight in vintage racing. Fortunately, he walked away unharmed.
“Not the kind of incident we usually see with these old beasts,” said an event steward.
Trophy dreams shattered in seconds
Majzub won the second race, but had retired in race one due to an oil pipe failure. Had Walker simply finished second, he would have taken the trophy overall.
Instead, the crash meant the overall victory went to Ben Collings, who had finished second in both heats with his 1907 Mercedes 120hp. The podium was completed by Neil Gough (K-R-I-T 100hp) and Lewis Fox (Peugeot Indianapolis).
Largest Edwardian grid since the early 1900s
This year marked the first time the race was restricted to cars built up to 1918. That rule brought together 27 vehicles, forming the biggest Edwardian grid since World War I.
The courage and passion behind this event is undeniable. These cars have no seatbelts, no electronics—just raw mechanics and bold drivers.
I’ll admit, I held my breath watching that crash replay.
Would you dare to race a 1905 car at full speed? Or is that madness?