Rowan Atkinson Crashes a Ford Falcon Sprint at Goodwood.

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"Rowan Atkinson crashes out of Goodwood after head-on collision in chaotic classic car race

Comedian, 59, careered his blue Ford Falcon Sprint into back of another car
He was taking part in the Shelby Cup, a race for cars powered by V8 engines
Carnage began after fellow competitor spun off tracks in front of Atkinson
Actor, known for Mr Bean role, forced to abandon race but was not injured

By Steph Cockroft for MailOnline

Published: 05:20 AEST, 14 September 2014 | Updated: 08:11 AEST, 14 September 2014



Comedian Rowan Atkinson crashed out of a classic car race at Goodwood today after a head-on collision with a fellow motorist.

The 59-year-old careered his blue Ford Falcon Sprint into the front of another car during the Shelby Cup, a one-off race which marks 60 years of the small-block V8 engine.

According to the Telegraph, the carnage began when a fellow competitor, who was driving two in front of Atkinson, lost control of their car and spun off the tracks.

Rowan Atkinson, 59, pictured in his blue Ford Falcon Sprint, before crashing it during the Shelby Cup at Goodwood Revival earlier this afternoon

It caused the next car in line to swerve on the tracks, to avoid crashing into the stricken vehicle.

But Atkinson, who was not far behind, could do little to stop his own vintage Ford hitting the crashed car head-on.

The actor, best known for his role in Mr Bean, then abandoned his vehicle, but luckily did not sustain any injuries.



A Goodwood regular, Atkinson is frequently pictured at the race track during its renowned festivals.

He is a classic car fanatic and his impressive collection of vehicles includes a Honda NSX, a Jaguar Mk7, an Aston Martin DB2, a 1939 BMW 328 and a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe."
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