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Goodwood has revealed the theme for this year’s Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, which is scheduled to take place from Thursday 11th July through to Sunday 14th July.

Celebrating the timeline of propulsion, the 2024 theme ‘Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power’ will celebrate the evolution of the motor industry, from the very earliest days of the ‘horseless carriage’ to today’s more sustainable sources of power.

Set to cover a timeline of more than 130 years, the West Sussex venue will back in awe of the progress that has been made within the motor industry, as well as looking at what the future holds too. 

This theme of celebration is poised to be a central pillar across all aspects of this year’s Festival of Speed, from the action on the world-famous Hill to to the exhibits within the Future Lab presented by Randox and Electric Avenue.

The central theme of the 2024 Festival of Speed will be supplemented throughout the weekend by several other major celebrations for Niki Lauda, the legendary Shadow team, Joest Racing, and many more.

Goodwood has announced that the 2024 edition of the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will take place from Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th July next year.

Hot on the heels of a momentous weekend where the event celebrated its 30th Anniversary, plans are already afoot for the four-day spectacle to return bigger and better than ever.

Billed as motorsport’s ultimate garden party, fans flocking to the famous West Sussex venue next year can once again expect to see a plethora of legendary motorsport personalities, global car launches, futuristic technology and much more.

Further announcements – including the theme of the event and high-profile attendees — will be confirmed in due course.

Ticket information regarding the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed is available to view at https://www.goodwood.com/. 

The Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard celebrated its 30th Anniversary in spectacular style this past weekend (July 13-16) as a bumper crowd flocked to West Sussex for the 2023 edition of motoring’s greatest garden party. 

Bringing together a host of eclectic road and competition cars, legendary drivers, riders and global manufacturers, this year’s Festival of Speed was one of milestone accolades as it focused on the past, present and future for both the venue and industry as a whole.

Sadly, the event did see a 30-year first take place as organisers were forced to cancel Saturday’s planned schedule in response to a Met Office weather warning for high winds, with 50mph gusts battering the south coast.

The event resumed as planned on Sunday and – along with the action that took place across Thursday and Friday – those in attendance were treated to fest of edge-of-the-seat moments that will undoubtedly live long in the memory. 

In addition to it being the 30th year of the Festival of Speed, this year’s theme – Goodwood 75 – saw the world-famous attraction celebrate 75 years of motorsport at Goodwood whilst the likes of Porsche, Lotus and McLaren also marked their own special anniversaries.

As always, a stunning Central Feature took pride of place outside Goodwood House and this year it commemorated 75 years of Porsche. The incredible sculpture, created by Gerry Judah, paid homage to more than seven decades of the German marque with several iconic models taking centre stage.

Whilst the Central Feature stood tall for all to see, jaw-dropping machinery was around almost every turn with a wave of new cars launched, the Supercar Paddock showcasing exotic machines and Electric Avenue offering a glimpse into the present and future for the automotive industry. 

Of course, it wouldn’t be the Festival of Speed without a plethora of star names and this year proved to be no different with the likes of Sebastian Vettel, Travis Pastrana, Oscar Piastri, Casey Stoner and Mick Schumacher being just some of the motorsport royalty that attended.

On the coveted one-mile Hillclimb layout, all manner of cars and bikes entertained the masses and on Sunday afternoon the all-important Hillclimb Shootout saw Marvin Kirchhofer claim bragging rights as he piloted the brand-new McLaren Solus GT to a time of 45.34 seconds.

As always, the British Automobile Racing Club continued its tradition of playing a critical role in the organisational side of the multi-day event too by overseeing driver sign-on and providing marshals and officials.

With hundreds of trade stands, live entertainment, an action arena and aerial acrobatics from the Red Arrows – plus much, much more – the 2023 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by MasterCard staked its claim to being one of the best yet.

You can watch back all the action from the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard HERE.

To view the full classification of results from Sunday’s Hillclimb Shootout, CLICK HERE.

Dates for the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard are expected to be announced in due course.

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will celebrate 75 years of Porsche, with the world-famous event honouring the German manufacturer by displaying some of its most iconic models on its prestigious Central Feature.

Billed as the ultimate summer motorsport garden party, the four-day event – which takes place on July 13-16 – will see the great and good of motor racing come together at the West Sussex venue for a spectacle that can only be seen to be believed.

The 2023 edition of Festival of Speed coincides with not just the 75th anniversary of the creation of Porsche’s very first sportscar – the 356 – but also the 60th birthday of one of the most celebrated performance cars in history; the Porsche 911.

Porsche’s year of anniversaries is also perfectly aligned with the Festival of Speed’s theme this year: Goodwood 75, in which 75 years of motorsport at Goodwood – since the circuit opened in 1948 – will be marked.

In addition to the central display in front of the house, there will be more static exhibits and new immersive displays, as well as parades, across the Goodwood site that will both delight and amaze those that are in attendance.

“Porsche has been one of our most loyal and enthusiastic partners, supporting the Festival of Speed since 1995, and the Revival since 2010,” said the Duke of Richmond, Goodwood owner.

“This year Porsche will become the first manufacturer to create the Central Feature at the Festival of Speed for the fourth time, underlining the huge success of this iconic manufacturer as we both celebrate a milestone of 75 years.”

The Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard proved to be as spectacular as ever this year as more than 200,000 spectators flocked to West Sussex for what is always one of the biggest events on the British motoring calendar. 

Bringing together legendary drivers and riders, iconic racing machines and global manufacturers, the four-day spectacle in West Sussex had something for everyone, with the 2022 theme acknowledging those that have been dedicated to innovation in motoring and motorsport. 

As always, a stunning Central Feature took pride of place outside Goodwood House and this year it celebrated the 50th anniversary of the birth of one of motoring’s most iconic brands: BMW M. The incredible sculpture paid homage to five decades BMW’s M cars with several iconic models taking centre stage.

Whilst the Central Feature stood tall for all to see, jaw-dropping cars were around almost every turn with a wave of new cars launched, the Michelin Supercar Paddock showcasing exotic machines and the Electric Avenue offering a glimpse into the present and future for the automotive industry. 

Down the years the Festival of Speed has always attracted the great and good of two and four wheels and this year was no different as the likes of Nigel Mansell, Sir Jackie Stewart, George Russell and Wayne Rainey – who was back in the saddle of his 1992-championship-winning Yamaha YZR500, nearly three decades after a terrifying incident left him paralysed from the chest down – along with many others were all in attendance.

One of the standout elements of the Festival of Speed has always been the coveted Hillclimb Shootout and this year saw the McMurtry Speirling EV smashing the existing lap record. 

The tiny electric rocket ship – which uses an innovative underbody fan to maximise downforce and was driven by Max Chilton – set a blistering time of 39.08 seconds on the 1.1-mile course to take the bragging rights. 

With an abundance of trade stands, live entertainment and aerial displays from the Red Arrows in the skies above, the 2022 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by MasterCard proved to be one of the best yet.

You can watch back all the action from the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard HERE. 

To view the full classification of results from the Hillclimb Shootout, CLICK HERE.

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will celebrate ‘The innovators – masterminds of motorsport’.

Scheduled to take place between June 23-26, FOS will be dedicated to innovation in motoring and motorsport, including the drivers who pushed the sport to the next level and engineers who stretched the rules to breaking point in the name of progress.

A number of iconic and innovative machines will also line up to take on the famous Hill during Sunday’s Shootout as well.

After proving to be a smash-hit last year, the Electric Avenue will return to showcase the latest electric vehicles available and help people understand how they can best make the transition into a zero-carbon future. 

The Future Lab will also be open to visitors throughout the four-day event with the best in innovative future mobility, robotics, aeronautics, space travel and artificial intelligence all set to be on display.

“This year’s Festival theme – ‘The Innovators – Masterminds of Motorsport’ – allows us to celebrate some of the greatest achievements in history, while also highlighting the event’s evolving focus on future technology,” said the Duke of Richmond. 

“Just as race-inspired innovations such as four-valve engines, monocoque chassis and turbocharging have shaped the past and present of the cars we drive in the real world, so electrification, autonomy and other new technologies – the development of which is accelerated by the white heat of competition – will have a profound effect on the future of personal mobility. 

“The Festival of Speed is the only place in the world to bring all these stories together in one place, celebrating the past, present and future in a uniquely immersive, dynamic way.”

Iconic drivers and groundbreaking cars came together to take centre stage as the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard returned this past weekend (July 8-11) – with tens of thousands of spectators attending the star-studded spectacle.

Following a pandemic-induced hiatus last year, the popular four-day event was back up and running as part of the government’s Events Research Programme. 

Celebrating the ‘The Maestros – Motorsport’s Great All-Rounders’ – the drivers, teams and manufacturers that have transcended the boundaries of motorsport – those in attendance were able to soak up a feast of entertainment on the Sussex grounds.

From the eye-catching central feature outside Goodwood House, which was dedicated marked the achievements of Lotus, to the swish new Electric Avenue exhibition, showcasing an array of electric cars, there was something for everyone.

Some of the sport’s leading lights were in attendance over the course of the weekend too; with Lando Norris, Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, Damon Hill, Jenson Button, Emerson Fittipaldi, Daniel Ricciardo, Adrian Newey and Alex Albon just a few of the star names.

One of the standout elements of the Festival of Speed was the coveted Hillclimb Shootout. Pitting driver and machine against the tight, twisting course through the Goodwood grounds, Sunday’s action had everyone on the edge of their seats as the battle for top spot unfolded.

Rob Bell would prove to be the benchmark in the end as he powered the McLaren 720S GT3X to a blistering time of 44.95 to claim victory. Reigning Porsche Carrera Cup GB champion Harry King finished as Bell’s closest challenger in second whilst Travis Pastrana narrowly missed out in third.

British Touring Car Championship race winner Jake Hill emerged as one of the stars of the show as he finished fifth overall and first of the touring car batch, having pieced together a stunning time in the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32.

You can watch back all the action from the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, HERE.

To view the full classification of results from the Hillclimb Shootout, CLICK HERE.

The great and the good of motorsport will next descend on Goodwood for the annual Goodwood Revival on September 17/18/19.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will make a triumphant return this year, revving into life on July 8/9/10/11.

Billed as the world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture, the four-day extravaganza will welcome thousands of fans to the Goodwood estate in West Sussex for the first time since 2019.

With coronavirus restrictions continuing to ease, Goodwood has worked tirelessly with the UK Government to be operate as a pilot event as part of the Events Research Programme (ERP).

As a pilot event, all people on site will need to agree to the conditions of entry set out by the Events Research Programme in order to enjoy the event safely. This will include either having had both doses of the vaccine at least 14 days before the event, or proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test, which can be taken at home or at a recognised centre within 48 hours of the event.

This year’s theme for Goodwood FOS – “The Maestros – Motorsport’s Great All-Rounders” – is carried over from the abandoned 2020 event and it will highlight those drivers, teams and manufacturers that have transcended the boundaries of motorsport.

One of the most eagerly anticipated parts of the event will be the coveted Hillclimb shootout, which takes centre stage on Sunday, With all manner of machinery set to go against the stopwatch, blistering times are expected to be set on the 1.16-mile course.

Stars of motorsport will also be in attendance across all four days with the likes of Lando Norris, Daniel Ricciardo, John McGuiness, Mario Andretti, Jamie Chadwick Alex Albon, Lance Stroll and Emerson Fittipaldi are just a handful of names fans will see.

Major car manufacturers will all be present at FoS too as they showcase some of their new and innovative models, with one new feature being the ‘Electric Avenue’, which looks towards the future of cars.

With plenty to see and fun for all of the family on every day, the 2021 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is not to be missed.

Find out more information on the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard by heading to https://www.barc.net/event/goodwood-festival-of-speed/.

‘Motorsport’s Record Breakers’ are set to head to Chichester this week (July 4/5/6/7) for the ultimate adrenaline-fuelled summer garden party as the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard roars into life.

Billed as the world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture, the four-day extravaganza will welcome tens of thousands of fans to the Goodwood estate as they showcase the past, present and future.

As has been the case in years gone by, Festival of Speed has selected a theme for the event, with the 2019 edition being Speed Kings – Motorsport’s Record Breakers; where they will bring together the most celebrated and successful drivers, riders, cars, motorcycles and teams that have gone further than their contemporaries in the pursuit of victory.

Those attending will be able to feast their eyes on what is likely to be another awe-inspiring Goodwood Central Feature. Situated at the front of Goodwood House, this year the centrepiece will be dedicated to Aston Martin in honour of the 70th anniversary of brand winning its first race at Goodwood.

Further celebrations and homages will be made surrounding the career of seven-time Formula 1 champion, the legendary Niki Laura and the Monaco Grand Prix, amongst much more.

One of the most eagerly anticipated parts of the event will be the coveted Hillclimb shootout, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary. With all manner of machinery set to go against the stopwatch, blistering times are expected to be set on the 1.16-mile course.

Stars of motorsport will also be in attendance across all four days with the likes of Lando Norris, Daniel Ricciardo, Alex Albon, Ken Block, Petter Solberg and Tom Kristensen as just a handful of names to be confirmed so far.

Major car manufacturers will all be present at FoS too as they showcase some of their new and innovative models.

With plenty to see and fun for all of the family on every day, the 2019 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is not to be missed.

Find out more information on the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard by heading to https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festival-of-speed/.