The British Roller Skating Grand Prix at Goodwood Motor Circuit

This all-day event was held on Sunday, 22 July 2001 at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, Sussex to raise money for the NSPCC and the National Centre for young People with Epilepsy.  It was also an occasion to promote the many different skating disciplines - speed, hockey, artistic, recreational on inlines or quads.  There were many demonstrations/exhibitions throughout the day and Trade Stands for the crowds to wander around to look at the latest equipment to purchase, or to hire. 

The highlight of the day was the marathon - skaters would need to complete 11 circuits of the motor racing course to cover the 26.2 miles.   We have never attempted a distance skate before but, because it was for a good cause - and we had been sponsored, we were determined to complete the distance.  We successfully completed the Marathon and had a great time doing it - and without any blisters too!

A great vote of thanks must go to the organiser of this event, Barry Bridger - it had everything  that a good family day out could possibly want and it can only get bigger and even better next year - we'll be there!

The crowds gather for the day's events.	The children try out equipment on the slalom course.	....and some of the big kids try them as well!	Freestyle dancing cow on quads - whatever next!	Even Indiana Jones turns up!	There were some very graceful demo's too.
Paul from D'Instinct gives a breathtaking performance.	Jake the Peg finishes off the day's entertainment.....	The pit lane and start at the famous Goodwood motor racing circuit.	Dave completes another lap.	Check these skates out!	The officials await the finishers.
Dave arrives at the finish 2hr15mins later - well done!	Kris arriving at the finishing line 2hr 45mins later.... relieved!