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18-19-20 September 2009

The Goodwood Revival is the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting, set back in time to recreate the golden era of motor sport, in the fifties and sixties. The Revival offers a unique insight into this glamourous and romantic period of motor-sport history, set against the fabulous back drop of Lord March’s Goodwood Estate.

For three days in September some of the most breathtakingly beautiful racing cars and bikes will be fuelled up to compete against each other, driven to their limit by some of the best drivers to ever grace a race circuit. Champions like Sir Stirling Moss, John Surtees, Sir Jack Brabham, Phil Hill, Derek Bell, David Coulthard, Damon Hill, Gerhard Berger, Johnny Herbert, Wayne Gardner, Giacomo Agostini and the late, great Barry Sheene have all competed at the celebrated Goodwood motor sport circuit. Launching there machines into the corners with as much aggression as they would have done in their racing heyday.

No other motor sport event quite matches this unique Goodwood fixture, a fabulous motor sport event which is not to be missed, and is a wonderful way to celebrate some fabulous men, women and the gorgeous motor cars and bikes.

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009

3, 4 and 5th July 2009

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2009 Formula 1 British Grand Prix

Friday 19 – Sunday 21 June 2009

Location: Silverstone

Northamptonshire’s Silverstone circuit will light up when the Formula One circus rolls into action on Friday 19th June 2009. After last years spectacular where Lewis Hamilton provided the ecstatic home crowd with a master-class in wet weather driving, 2009 will be marked as the last at Silverstone as the event prepares to move to Donington Park. The knowledgeable British fans will probably be cheering loudest this year for Jenson Button as he steers his Brawn GP machine towards his goal of the 2009 Formula One drivers championship.

Enjoy first class luxury travel to the F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone with our Silverstone Chauffeur service. For a more sedate and luxurious drive to Silverstone racecircuit.

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Goodwood Revival 2008

19,20,21 September 2008

The Goodwood Estate

2008 marks the 10th anniversary of the inaugural Goodwood Revival. First held in 1998, the event was envisioned by the Earl of March, to celebrate the illustrious history of motorsport at Goodwood. The Goodwood Motor Circuit was developed by the the grandfather of the Earl of March, the Duke of Richmond. In it’s heyday between 1948 and 1966 the circuit stood alongside Silverstone and held Grand Prix and many other major racing events.

The Revival seeks to recreate the golden years of motorsport, with classic open wheel and historic racing with all the glamour and style of this flamboyant era. In it’s first decade the Goodwood Revival has become a favourite event for anybody with an interest in both fashion and horsepower. A great day out for all the family, and most certainly a Great British Event.

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008

11, 12 and 13th July 2008

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has since it’s introduction in 1993 become one of the highlights of the motorsport and social calendar. The present Earl of March was keen to bring back motorsport to Goodwood and now the Festival of Speed has grown from 25000 spectators to 150000 at last years event.

It is a rich and diverse celebration of the history of motor sport and car culture. A chance to watch some of motor racings all-time greats such as Stirling Moss share the track with some of the young guns of the sport, like a certain Lewis Hamilton.

Unlike many motor racing meetings, access to the paddocks is unrestricted, which means that spectators can get closer to the cars and drivers. The lawns of the House provide a great space for a picnic. Alongside some of the worlds most beautiful and innovative vehicles, which are judged in the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ design competition. The Festival of Speed has been described as ‘the garden party of the Gods’, which pretty much sums up this amazing spectacle.

Goodwood is an inspiring and unique location and the estate is home to the amazing Rolls-Royce factory.

Goodwood Resources

• Goodwood Chauffeur
• Official Site
• Goodwood Sprint Images