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2012 Ford Edge SEL: Review notes: The Edge welcomes a turbo four-cylinder engine to the lineup

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The Edge welcomes a turbo four-cylinder engine to the lineup
The turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the 2012 Ford Edge is rated at 240 hp.

DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: Full disclosure: I've explored the purchase of an Edge previously, and I'm predisposed to Ford crossovers. I've consistently been impressed by the new Explorer and the current Edge platform. In other words, I got into our new 2013 Ford Edge EcoBoost with some positive feelings about the vehicle in general, and I'm not going to rehash the pros and cons of MyFord Touch, a system with which I've always felt quite comfortable.

I also know a few things about the EcoBoost four-cylinder in this application, however. Ford delayed the release of this powertrain by about a year to overcome problems with its feel in larger vehicles such as the Edge. That, coupled with some experience in an ancient Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (not an SC, the old one), had me skeptical about the driving experience.

The delay was time well spent. With its 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, the 2012 Edge is a fantastic driver, arguably more satisfying than the V6 version. No, it's not a rocket ship, but I never once felt myself needing more power, and the aural experience hinted neither at four-cylinder nor turbo.

That 270 lb-ft of torque moves the Edge along just fine shouldn't be a surprise. What is exceptional is the smooth, relaxed nature with which it accomplishes its duties. Contrasted with the Volkswagen Tiguan that I drove a few weeks ago--a smaller vehicle, but with a similar small turbocharged four and torque-converter automatic--the Edge was impeccably smooth and quiet. Where many similar powertrains lug (or at least sound as if they're lugging) as they quick-upshift into the highest gear possible, the Edge simply hummed along. I probably wouldn't be as impressed if I hadn't driven a handful of small-engined, high-NVH crossovers recently. The real commendation for the EcoBoost Edge is that it drives like a perfectly ordinary (albeit good) crossover.

So, the bigger question becomes, "is 2 mpg (combined) worth an extra $1,000?" Ford's biggest challenge for the EcoBoost Edge--and the Explorer, for that matter--might not be its competence but rather the outstanding mileage that the company has managed to eke out of its standard 3.5-liter V6.

A premium-priced smaller engine with marginal economy gains is going to be a tough sell. Then again, Ford can't keep the EcoBoost F-150 on dealer lots, so I'll watch with interest as car buyers vote with their wallets.

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Overall, I like this vehicle though I will stick to my guns and say that not having a third row, even a small one for kids, is a problem for me. That said, I like the styling redo that Ford did on the Edge's front end, and I thought that the EcoBoost provided enough power and frankly felt smoother than the six-cylinder.

MyFord Touch is what it is. I'm getting used to it. That's not the same thing as liking it, but I found myself swearing at it less than last time I tried it.

I like the way the Edge drives, and that it comes in at less than 4,000 pounds is a pleasant surprise. It drives lighter, much lighter on its feet than, say, the Explorer, which to me can feel lumbering. In contrast, I thought the Edge's ride, handling and steering were nicely tuned and dialed-in.

The interior was comfortable with materials as nice as any in this price range.

Nice truck.

AUTOWEEK.COM EDITOR DALE JEWETT: After two stints in this 2012 Ford Edge SEL--one a weekend spent hauling family and groceries, the other a one-night stand with a double shot of rush-hour traffic--the smoothness and power of the four-banger EcoBoost is remarkable.

Turbo lag? Not a hint. Nor can you hear any type of turbo whistle or fret that a four-cylinder engine was being overworked to move the Edge along. This Spain-built engine is well matched with the six-speed transmission--downshifts were crisp and nicely timed when more power was ordered by my right foot. And any engine vibrations are well damped.

Flying along at freeway speeds has the EcoBoost four turning about 2,500 rpm, but you'll hear more wind noise than engine noise.

This powertrain does so much so well that I can't help but be disappointed by the fuel economy--we got about 20.5 mpg in mostly city driving. I had expected to do better with a four-banger under the hood, something more in the 23-to-24-mpg range. Maybe if we had spent more time on the highway. And a small side note: It sure seems to me as if the digital fuel gauge begins a sprint toward the bottom as soon as you pull away from the pump. I was surprised to see that a 13-mile drive from fill-up to the office garage opened a gap below the full line.

The view from inside the Edge is a commanding one over the traffic ahead, yet you don't need any type of step assist to climb on board. The front seats are wide and comfortable, with a slight amount of bolstering on the side. A stout set of seat heaters was welcome in Michigan's frigid winter temperatures.

The gauge cluster has a large, round speedometer flanked by digital displays on the left and right. The left display contains powertrain and trip info, while the right display handles navigation and entertainment info. Thumb controls on the left and right spokes of the steering wheel control the displays. I was happiest to set each display for one parameter and forget any thought of making changes on the fly.

Which brings us to MyFord Touch. The display is big and bright. The learning curve is steep, and making adjustments on the fly is best left to your copilot, if possible. The issue that frustrates me the most is the delay between selecting a function and having the system respond. Yes, that delay is just a couple of seconds but that's more uncertainty than many drivers will be comfortable with. (And I'm not counting the one incident when the system just spazzed out and completely reset itself, dropping my selected radio station and navigation destination.)

Bottom line: The Edge is a strong contender for buyers who need to haul people and cargo but don't want to be stigmatized by driving a minivan. But I think I'd be inclined to shave a couple of grand off the sticker price by taking the base V6 and skipping the MyFord Touch for a conventional entertainment unit.

2012 Ford Edge SEL

Base Price: $31,885

As-Tested Price: $36,670

Drivetrain: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4; FWD, six-speed automatic

Output: 240 hp @ 5,500 rpm, 270 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm

Curb Weight: 3,998 lb

Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 24/20.5 mpg

Options: Equipment group 205A with MyFord Touch, leather comfort package, rearview camera and ambient lighting ($2,510); 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine ($995); voice-activated navigation system ($795); vision package with blind-spot-monitoring system ($485)

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The complete line-up driver's

More than 115 star riders and drivers will descend on Goodwood for the 2009 Festival of Speed. The impressive tally beats 2008's event, which hosted 101 stars.

Reigning F1 and WRC world champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Loeb will rub shoulders with current F1 leader Jenson Button and Loeb's team mate, Dani Sordo.

David Brabham ? son of Jack ? will drive his father's 1959 championship-winning Cooper, while Bruno Senna will pilot his uncle's McLaren and Eddie Irvine will climb behind the wheel of Gilles Villeneuve?s famous Ferrari 312 T3.

The full list of drivers, their cars and when they're attending:

Aaltonen, Rauno
Monte Carlo and RAC Rally winner, and European Rally Champion     
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive two works Mini Cooper Ss on the Forest Rally Stage

Attwood, Richard
1970 Le Mans winner and works BRM, Cooper and Lotus Formula 1 driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive the 1971 Le Mans-winning Porsche 917K

Bell, Derek
Five-time Le Mans winner, Formula 1 driver & all round endurance legend
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Mirage GR7, Porsche 917/30, Life 190 and Bentley Speed 8

Biaggi, Max
Four-time 250cc World Champion. Current World Superbike star
Attending Friday: Expected
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Expected to ride his current Aprilia RS4 World Superbike

Biela, Frank
Multiple touring car champion and five-time Le Mans winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an Audi A4 BTCC and the new Audi R8 LMS GT3 car

Bird, Sam
Current F3 Euro Series driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a championship-winning Williams FW08B

Blackburn, Holman
European Touring Car Championship Capri driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Ford Capri MkII 3000 GT on the hill

Blomqvist, Stig
1984 World Rally Champion
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to drive Ford RS200, Talbot Sunbeam Lotus and Audi Quattro S1 on the Rally Stage

Brabham, David
Sports car veteran and former-F1 driver. Son of Sir Jack.
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Cooper T51 of the type his father drove to the 1959 World Championship

Brookes, Russell
Twice British Rally Champion and star of the British rally scene
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an Opel Manta 400 and a Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

Button, Jenson
Brawn GP star and current F1 Championship leader
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: No
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Mercedes-Benz W154 on the hill

Capello, Rinaldo
Sports car ace and multiple Le Mans winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an Audi R8R on the hill

Cassill, Landon
Rising NASCAR star, with crack Hendrick Motorsports team
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive the Hendrick Motorsports 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Checa, Carlos
Grand Prix and World Superbike race winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride his current Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR World Superbike

Corser, Troy
Two-time World Superbike Champion
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride his BMW S1000R race bike

Coulthard, David
Former Williams, McLaren and Red Bull F1 driver, winner of 13 Grands Prix
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Red Bull STR1 and expected to drive a Mercedes-Benz W154 and Williams FW16B

Crutchlow, Cal
Former British Supersport champ and current world championship leader
Attending Friday: Expected
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Expected to ride a classic Yamaha GP machine

de la Rosa, Pedro
Arrows and McLaren F1 driver and official McLaren test driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive the McLaren MP4/23 and Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster on the hill

Demuth, Harold
Noted national rally driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an Audi 200 Quattro Trans-Am car on the hill

Dixon, Darren
Sidecar rider. First British Superbike Champion
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a LCR-Suzuki GSX-R600 on the hill

Dodd, Marcus
Twice British National Rally Champion and Forest Rally Stage favourite
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive his Hyundai Accent WRC Evo 3.5 on all three days

Donnelly, Martin
Former F1 driver for Arrows and Lotus
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Lotus 97T of the type Ayrton Senna drove to two grand prix wins in 1985

Doohan, Mick
Five-time 500cc World Champion and epitome of this year's 'True Grit' theme
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will be riding an HRC-liveried Honda CBR1000RR

Dron, Tony
Veteran British sports and touring car driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive the legendary Mercedes-Benz W25 and W125 Silver Arrows on the hill

Dunlop, Michael
TT & Northwest 200 winner and son of the late Robert Dunlop
Attending Friday: Expected
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Will ride the Norton NRV588

Earnhardt, Taylor
Daughter of late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive her father's Richard Childress Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Felton, Gene
American racing legend
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive ex-Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Nova

Fonda, Peter
Well-known actor and member of the Fonda family
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to ride a replica of the motorcycle he rode as 'Captain America' in Easy Rider

Franklin, David
Former British Hillclimb and Sprint champion
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Ferrari 312P on the hill

Gene, Marc
Ferrari F1 test driver and works Peugeot Le Mans driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Ferrari F2008 on the hill

Gentilozzi, Paul
Successful TransAm driver & winner of the 1994 Daytona 24 Hours
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to drive a Jaguar XFR Prototype

Glock, Timo
2007 GP2 Champion and current Toyota F1 driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Toyota TF108 on the hill

Goodwin, Chris
Sometime single-seater and touring car driver and now McLaren test driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive the championship-winning McLaren MP4/4

Graham, Stuart
The only post-war winner of TT?s on two & four wheels. Bike & tin-top star
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a 1948 AJS 'Porcupine' on the hill

Durney, Dan
Hugely versatile American racing legend, team owner and inventor
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will be in action on the hill

Hamilton, Lewis
Current Formula 1 World Champion & crowd favourite
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: No
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a McLaren MP4/4, Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster, and MP4/23

Hardman, Peter
Renowned historic racing ace and Festival/Revival favourite
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive the 1959 Le Mans-winning Aston Martin

Haslam, Leon
World Superbike rider. Son of British motorcycling legend Ron Haslam
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: No
Will be in action on the hill

Herbert, Johnny
British F1 favourite, winner of three grands prix
Attending Friday: Expected
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Expected to drive a BTCC Honda Civic

Hill, Damon
Former F1 Champion and son of twice F1 champion Graham Hill
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: No
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive his championship-winning Williams FW18

Horner, Christian
Former racing driver and now Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team Principal
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will be present all weekend

Hulkenberg, Nico
A1GP and F3 Euro Series champion, now GP2 and Williams test driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive Williams FW18 and FW29

Ickx, Jacky
Former Ferrari, Brabham and Lotus GP driver and six times Le Mans winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an Auto Union Type C Grand Prix car on the hill

Irvine, Eddie
Former Formula 1 winner and Le Mans driver
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Will drive Gilles Villeneuve's Canadian GP-winning Ferrari 312 T3

Jones, Alan
1980 F1 World Champion and former Williams star driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Williams FW06 and FW07 of the type he drove to the World Championship in 1980

Kagayama, Yukio
World Superbike rider
Attending Friday: Expected
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Expected to ride his Alstare BRUX Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9

Laffite, Jacques
Six-time F1 Grand Prix winner and former Ligier and Williams driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Morgan Aero SuperSports

Law, Justin
Historic racing star. Former Festival 'Fastest Time of the Day' holder
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Jaguar XJR8/9 on the hill

Lawrence, Chris
Former racing driver. Contested two Grands Prix in the 1960s
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Morgan Plus 4 and Deep Sanderson

Loeb, Sebastian
Five-time World Rally Champion and Le Mans driver
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: No
Will drive his current Citroen C4 WRC car

Martin, Guy
The fastest man yet to win a TT, but it is definitely on the cards
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride his Hydrex Honda CBR1000RR

Martin, James
TV chef and classic car lover
Attending Friday: Expected
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Will ride a 1979 Suzuki RG500 on the hill

Mason, Nick
Pink Floyd drummer and renowned classic car enthusiast and racer
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an Auto Union Type D on the hill

Mass, Jochen
Former Grand Prix star, Le Mans winner and touring car driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Mercedes-Benz W25 and W125, and a Ford Capri RS 'Cologne'

McCoy, Garry
Former Moto GP and now World Supersport rider
Attending Friday: Expected
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Is expected to ride his Parkingo Triumph Daytona 675

McNish, Allan
Former F1 driver and two-time Le Mans winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive Audi R8 and R15 TDI prototypes

Merzario, Arturo
Former Ferrari F1 star, F1 team owner, and two-time Targa Florio winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to be in action on the hill

Mikkola, Hannu
1983 World Rally Champion & designer of Goodwood's Forest Rally Stage
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an Audi Quattro on the Rally Stage & World Cup Ford Escort Mk1 on the hill

Miller, Sammy
Former Trials and TT rider
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a 1948 AJS 'Porcupine' on the hill

Milner, Jonny
Two-time British Rally Champion
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Toyota Corolla WRC on the Forest Rally Stage

Mortimer, Chas
Eight-time Isle of Man TT winner and seven-time Grand Prix winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Yamaha OW23 Grand Prix machine

Moss, Stirling
Arguably Britain's most successful racing star and all-round British hero
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to drive a Vanwall and Mercedes-Benz W196

Muller, Dirk
Sports and touring car driver, now competing in the ALMS
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a BMW M3 GT2

Murray, Bernard
Two-time Manx GP winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a ex-Steve Parrish Suzuki RG500 GP machine

Nation, Trevor
Former works Norton rider and Isle of Man TT winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Norton NRV588

Oliver, Jackie
1969 Le Mans winner, Lotus F1 driver, and former Arrows team owner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to drive his former Gulf-liveried Porsche 917K and a Shadow DN5

Oxley, Mat
Isle of Man TT winner, former World Endurance front runner, journalist, author and MotoGP pundit
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride Team Bike Honda CB1000R and VF750F endurance racers on the hill 

Patrese, Riccardo
Six-time F1 Grand Prix winner for Brabham and Williams
Attending Friday: Expected
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Expected to be at the Festival all weekend

Piper, David
Celebrated privateer entrant and driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive his 1969 Porsche 917K on the hill

Pirro, Emanuele
Former F1 driver and five-time Le Mans winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to drive one of his former Audi prototypes

Radisich, Paul
Australian V8 Supercar star and winner of Touring Car World Cup in 1993/4
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will be present all weekend

Read, Phil
Seven-time World Champion & first man to win 125cc, 250cc & 500cc titles
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Gilera 500 Quattro GP motorcycle

Redding, Scott
125cc British Grand Prix winner and rising star
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Metrakit 125cc

Redman, Brian
F1 driver, Targa Florio winner and twice Sebring 12 Hours winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Porsche 917 P/A CanAm car

Reid, Anthony
Stalwart of the British Touring Car Championship and former Le Mans driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Nissan Primera BTCC car and Williams FW07

Rhodes, John
British saloon car stalwart and former European Touring Car Champion
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to drive his former BTCC Mini Cooper S

Robb, Tommy
Former Honda and Yamaha works rider and TT winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Yamaha YZ623C GP machine

Rohrl, Walter
Rally legend and twice World Rally Champion
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an IMSA GTO Audi and Audi Quattro S1 Pikes Peak car

Rutherford, Johnny
Three-time Indy 500 winner and NASCAR winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive his 1974 Indy 500-winning McLaren M16

Rymer, Terry
Former BSB Champion & the first British rider to win a World Superbike race
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Suzuki GSX-R1000 K3 Endurance racing machine

Sato, Takuma
Popular former British Formula 3 Champion and Formula 1 star
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: No
Will drive a March 707 Can-Am car and Benetton B188 F1 car on the hill

Schuppan, Vern
1983 Le Mans winner, and former Formula 1 and Indy driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will be in action on the hill all weekend

Sears, Jack
Twice British Saloon Car Champion and renowned gentleman racer
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: No
Will drive an AC Cobra

Seeley, Colin
Twice British Sidecar Champion & successful racing motorcycle constructor
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a BMW 750 sidecar

Senna, Bruno
2008 GP2 championship runner-up. Nephew of the legendary Ayrton Senna
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: No
Will drive his uncle's championship-winning MP4/4

Skinner, Mike
NASCAR stalwart and the inaugural NASCAR Truck Series champion
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: YesWill drive a NASCAR Red Bull Racing Toyota Camry

Soper, Steve
Touring car legend and sports car driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to drive one of his former BMW racing cars

Sordo, Dani
Works Citroen WRC driver
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: No
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive his Citroen C4 WRC

Stewart, Jackie
Three-time Formula 1 Champion and Indy, Le Mans and CanAm driver
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Expected
Attending Sunday: Expected
Expected to drive his former F1 race winning Matra MS10 and Tyrrell 002

Surer, Marc
Former Arrows and Brabham F1 driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Le Mans winning BMW V12 LMR

Surtees, Henry
Current F2 driver. Son of the legendary John Surtees
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will share the Surtees TS10 with his father

Surtees, John
The only person to win  Motorcycle and Formula 1 World Championships
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride an MV Agusta 500 and drive a Surtees F2 car on the hill

Tamada, Makoto
Race winner in both MotoGP and World Superbikes
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride his Kawasaki ZX 10R World Superbike

Theissen, Mario
BMW Motorsport Director and BMW Sauber F1 team principal
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will be present throughout the weekend

Unser Snr, Al
Four time winner of the Indy 500
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive his 1978 Indy 500-winning Lola T500

Waldegaard, Bjorn
Rallying superstar & the first winner of the Drivers? World Championship
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Expected to drive a Toyota Celica Twin-Cam Turbo and Lancia Stratos on the Rally Stage

Wallace, Rusty
Former NASCAR and IROC Champion turned commentator
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a 2005 Dodge Charger NASCAR, his very last full-time drive

Webb, Danny
125cc Grand Prix rider and rising British star
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Metrakit 125cc

Webber, Mark
Current Red Bull F1 driver
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: No
Will drive a Red Bull STR1 on the hill

Werner, Marco
Three-time Le Mans winner and American Le Mans Series Champion
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive an Audi R10 prototype

Wilks, Guy
Twice British Rally Champion and current IRC driver
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Proton Satria Neo S2000 and Mitsubishi Evo IX on the Rally Stage

Williams, Charlie
Former Motorcycle GP rider and eight-time Isle of Man TT winner
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Yamaha OW45 Grand Prix machine

Williams, Frank
Formula 1 team owner and nine-time constructors' Champion
Attending Friday: No
Attending Saturday: No
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will be present on Sunday for the Williams celebration

Wilson, Desire
The only female driver ever to win an F1 race
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will drive a Porsche 356 Glockler on the hill

Woods, Stan
Isle of Man TT-winning rider
Attending Friday: Yes
Attending Saturday: Yes
Attending Sunday: Yes
Will ride a Suzuki RG500 on the hill