Billed as the world’s greatest historic motor race meeting, Goodwood Revival returns next month promising legendary drivers and riders, timeless classics and much more.
As always, the Goodwood Revival will showcase some of the most exquisite classic cars, motorcycles and planes. On track, the Freddie March Memorial Trophy will host stunning sportscars from the late-1940s to early-1950s including the Jaguar C-Type, Aston Martin DB3S and the Allard J2X. Also set to race across the weekend are the likes of the Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari 250 SWB, Aston Martin DB4 GT and an impressive 30 MG Bs, taking part in their own dedicated race, the Lavant Cup. Earls raceway will play host to a fleet of 1932 Fords for their 90th anniversary.
Goodwood has long brought together competitors from across the spectrum of motorsport and this year is no exception, with almost 30 different racing championships represented at the Revival. From the world of Formula 1, World Champions Jenson Button, Damon Hill and Sir Jackie Stewart will join former and current IndyCar drivers Max Chilton, Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti and Jimmie Johnson, along with iconic riders on two wheels including Peter Hickman and Gary Johnson. The Revival will host a trio of honorary celebrations, welcoming timeless classics from Ferrari and Austin and paying tribute to motor racing icon Graham Hill.
Each year, a collection of rare and valuable classic cars goes under the hammer at the Goodwood Revival Bonhams Sale. Highlights of this year’s sale include the Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Team’s first sports-racing car – back at Goodwood for the first time since it started from pole position there in the 1964 RAC Tourist Trophy race (refer to Bonhams for estimates).
Away from the track, visitors can also enjoy the display at March Motor Works. This year the display will include a Rolls-Royce Phantom 2 Continental, BMW 28 GMC1, and an R5 motorcycle which belongs to The Duke of Richmond himself, whose grandfather bought it in 1936.
Plus the Revive & Thrive Village for lovers of the glamorous styles of the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, featuring workshops, demonstrations, talks and exhibitions, and Over The Road where visitors can enjoy the vintage fairground, live music, dancing and The Revival Cinema, presented by Sky Cinema.
Goodwood Revival takes place between 16 and 18 September. For further information and to book tickets: goodwood.com.
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