Credit: Mika Pietrus / UK (Goodwood) © Era Motorsport will showcase a selection of seven different Shadow Can-Am cars in a special exhibition at the upcoming 81st Goodwood Members’ Meeting on 13-14 April.
Goodwood will pay tribute to the captivating era of 1970s Can-Am cars with a demonstration featuring renowned brands such as Porsche, McLaren, Lola, and Shadow at the exclusive members’ meeting.
The exhibition will take place in two 15-minute sessions, the first on Saturday 13 April at 1.40pm local time and the second on Sunday 14 April at 1.50pm. Both sessions will be live-streamed on the Goodwood Road and Racing YouTube channel.
Era Motorsport has been entrusted with various responsibilities for the Shadow Can-Am cars, including storage, transportation, testing, and trackside support services. The team has previously managed similar tasks at historic events in the United States.
Each year of Shadow’s Can-Am efforts will be represented by one model, with 1974 champion Jackie Oliver set to drive his Shadow DN4, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his dominant campaign.
Jim Bartell, the owner of six of the seven Shadow Can-Ams, commented: “In 1970, the Mysterious Don Nichols made a dramatic entrance onto the Unlimited Can-Am Racing scene with the most innovative car ever conceived within the minimal rules of the time, the MKI Shadow.”
“The car was low to the ground and powered by a high-performance racing engine.
“It stunned the racing world and was both a visually striking car and a monumental failure.”
“It was so remarkable that it is still remembered five decades later.”
Kyle Tiley, the team owner of Era Motorsport, expressed his excitement for the upcoming event: “I’m absolutely thrilled for this weekend.
“I have been around these cars extensively and have had the opportunity to drive many of them in America, but to have them all gathered in one place, taking to the track simultaneously, is truly special.
“Especially when it is a venue like Goodwood.”
“For the past month, we have been preparing the cars in our UK shop to ensure they are all ready for the event. We also had the chance to test and finalize a few of them at Donington a few weeks ago.
“Every single car is absolutely insane.
“They are some of the most physically and mentally demanding cars I have ever driven, but the experience is incredible.
“I believe the Goodwood fans are in for a real treat this weekend, and I highly recommend witnessing the initial start-up of the cars; ear plugs are advised.”
Tiley himself will join other endurance racing figures such as Tom Kristensen and Marino Franchitti in showcasing these 1000hp machines, along with long-time US historic racers Jason Miller and Kirk Bennett.
In addition to the Shadow Can-Am cars, Era Motorsport will also compete in the Graham Hill Trophy with a client’s TVR Griffith, amidst a grid of pre-1966 closed-cockpit GT cars.