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Goodwood Motor Circuit kicked off its 2026 season in sublime style this past weekend (April 18/19) as the 83rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport delivered two days of retro thrills.

Marking the start of what promises to be another unmissable year of full-throttle action at the former home of the British Automobile Racing Club, iconic drivers and machinery descended on the world-famous West Sussex grounds for a frenetic feast of nostalgic track action.

Basking in the Spring sunshine, the Members’ Meeting is open to members and fellows of the Goodwood Road Racing Club and is staged to recapture the intimacy and camaraderie of race weekend’s from Goodwood’s heyday.

One of the undoubted highlights of the weekend proved to be the Super Touring Shoot-Out, which pitted a number of iconic tin tops from the 1990s and early 2000s against each other in a one lap showdown.

While the modern era of the British Touring Car Championship starred at Donington Park, former FIA World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff reigned supreme at Goodwood as he claimed the bragging rights in a Triple Eight Engineering Vauxhall Vectra.

The Gordon Spice Trophy – which is for Group 1 saloon cars that are over 2.8-litres – wowed the crowds with a ultra-competitive grid and for the second year in a row, honours went the way of Romain Dumas and Fred Shepherd in their Ford Mustang Boss.

Pre-67 Sports & GT cars, inspired by the Sebring 12 Hours, were the stars of the Phil Hill Cup and it proved to be a captivating; even more so when the eventual winner emerged as 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button.

Edwardian, GN Special and cars in the spirit of Brooklands Pre-1923 were the stars of the show in the S.F. Edge Trophy. The two-part race was largely dominated by Julian Majzub as he claimed a first and second to secure the overall win.

Elsewhere, 1000cc F3 screamers starred in the Derek Bell Cup, which was won by Enrico Spaggiari, while Gary Pearson and his Jaguar XK120 Mistral proved to be a winning combination in the Peter Collins Trophy.

Pre-1963 Jaguar E-Types were celebrated in the Protheroe Cup, and on combined results victory went the way of IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti and Gregor Fisken.

The Varzi Trophy for 1920 and 1930s Grand Prix & Voiturette Cars was won by Patrick Blakeney-Edwards, and Phil Keen triumphed in the Bruce McLaren Trophy.

Two-wheel action was also part of the billing at Goodwood with Hailwood Trophy ft Sheene Trophy for Grand Prix Motorcycles delivering an abundance of thrills. Current British Superbike Championship ace Storm Stacey was victorious on a 1980 Yamaha TZ 350 H.

To view the full classification of results from all races at the Goodwood 83rd Members’ Meeting, CLICK HERE.

The British Automobile Racing Club’s historic connection with Goodwood comes full circle once again this spring, as the Goodwood Members’ Meeting returns for its 83rd edition on 18–19 April 2026—delivering a spectacular blend of heritage, performance and personality at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. The BARC are once again delighted to assist the Sussex event with administration and organisational support this week.

As ever, the event echoes the spirit of the original race meetings held between 1949 and 1966, but it is the depth and quality of the entry list that elevates the Members’ Meeting into one of the most compelling historic race weekends anywhere in the world.

At the head of the star-studded line-up is Jenson Button, who is set to make his Members’ Meeting debut in the iconic Brawn BGP 001—the car in which he secured the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship. His appearance forms part of a wider celebration of the Cosworth DFV era and the legacy of James Hunt, with a full grid of 1970s Grand Prix machinery from McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus and Tyrrell expected to take to the circuit in tribute to one of Formula 1’s most charismatic champions.

Touring car fans will be treated to one of the headline attractions of the weekend—the Super Touring Shoot-Out—bringing together an all-star roster of tin-top legends. Names such as Alain Menu, Jason Plato, Gabriele Tarquini and Yvan Muller headline a grid of 1990s Super Touring machinery—cars often described as “F1 with doors” thanks to their technological sophistication and wheel-to-wheel intensity.

Across the weekend’s race programme, the entry list spans a remarkable breadth of motorsport history. From pre-war machinery and classic GT cars to high-revving single-seaters and motorcycles, each grid is carefully curated to deliver both authenticity and close competition.

Highlights include celebrations of the Barry Sheene era, with full fields of 1970s and 1980s Grand Prix bikes, as well as crowd-favourite contests featuring sports prototypes, touring cars and period saloons.

Adding further depth are special races such as those for Jaguar E-types and thunderous prototype machinery, alongside demonstrations that place some of the most iconic cars ever built directly in front of the fans.

What sets the Members’ Meeting apart, however, is not just the machinery but the calibre of those behind the wheel. The entry list consistently blends seasoned historic racers with household names from international motorsport, creating a unique environment where past and present collide in a relaxed, club-style setting.

With its combination of world-class drivers, unforgettable cars and a programme rich in variety, the 83rd Goodwood Members’ Meeting once again promises to deliver a fitting modern tribute to the BARC’s original Goodwood legacy—where competition, camaraderie and a passion for motor racing remain at the heart of the experience.

Goodwood has announced that the 83rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport will take place on April 18-19 next year.

The 2026 date continues the trend of the Members’ Meeting being the first big event of the year at West Sussex venue, with the Festival of Speed and Revival following in the preceding months.

Tickets for Goodwood Road & Racing Club Fellowship Members are scheduled to go on sale on August 28.

For more information about the 83rd Members’ Meeting, head to https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/members-meeting/tickets-and-packages.