A wonderful representation of post-war motorsport, the Goodwood Trophy features the type of grid that would have been cobbled together during the late 1940s and early ‘50s in the wake of World War II. Made up of grand prix and Voiturette racers from up to four different decades, it always presents one of the most varied and fascinating showcases of the Revival weekend, and this year the cars will all be running on sustainable fuel for the first time.
It returns once more to rekindle the memories of the Goodwood Motor Circuit as it was in its earliest days, with a mix of British, French and Italian machinery making up the bulk of the field. This was the birth of modern motorsport as we know it, and a fascinating look back at what the earliest years of Formula 1 racing looked like.
We mentioned the variety of the Goodwood Trophy, and it really is remarkable how these cars can be brought together from such a vast expanse of history.
You can expect ERAs from the A-types of the early 1930s to the later B, C, and E-types racing against contemporaries in the form of the Maserati 6CM and Alfa Romeo 158 ‘Alfetta’ from 1938. It’s a line-up that includes several different philosophies when it comes to car design, from the sleek aerodynamics of the Italians to the more pragmatic and upright ERAs and the unmistakable grille of the V16-engined BRM Type 15.
While the older ERAs struggled in period against more modern competition, they have proven to be more than a match over the years at the Revival with plenty of success in the Goodwood Trophy, but last time out it was an Alta 61 IS that took the chequered flag.
While you won’t find any current motorsport stars racing in the Goodwood Trophy, the grid is made up of many of the world’s most skilful and respected historic racers. Drivers with a deep understanding of how these primitive yet complex machines work, and how to get the very best out of them on the track.
The likes of Mark Gillies, Julian Majzub, Patrick Blakeney-Edwards, Rob Hall and last year’s Goodwood Trophy winner Ian Baxter are all drivers with plenty of experience on the Motor Circuit who will be ready to put on an incredible show.
The Goodwood Trophy is race three on this year’s Revival schedule, and Official Practice will take place on Friday 6th September ahead of the race on Saturday 7th. You can find the exact timings for the race in the 2024 Revival timetable.
Year |
Driver |
Car |
2023 |
Ian Baxter |
Alta 61 IS |
2022 |
Mark Gillies |
ERA A-type R3A |
2021 |
Mark Gillies |
ERA A-type R3A |
2019 |
Gareth Burnett |
Alta 2-Litre Single Seaters |
2018 |
Calum Lockie |
Maserati 6CM |
2017 |
Michael Gans |
ERA B-type R1B |
2016 |
Calum Lockie |
Maserati 6CM |
2015 |
Mark Gillies |
ERA A-type R3A |
2014 |
Mark Gillies |
ERA A-type R3A |
2013 |
David Morris |
ERA B-type R11B |
2012 |
Mark Gillies |
ERA A-type R3A |
2011 |
J.Mac Hulbert |
ERA D-type R4D |
2010 |
Mark Gillies |
ERA A-type R3A |
2009 |
Ludovic Lindsay |
ERA B-type R5B ‘Remus’ |
2008 |
Ludovic Lindsay |
ERA B-type R5B ‘Remus’ |
2007 |
Mark Gillies |
ERA R-type R3A |
2006 |
Stefan Schollwoeck |
Maserati 6CM |
2005 |
Ludovic Lindsay |
ERA B-type R5B ‘Remus’ |
2004 |
John Ure |
ERA B-type R9B |
2003 |
Barrie Williams |
Connaught A-type |
2002 |
Barrie Williams |
Connaught A-type |
2001 |
John Ure |
ERA B-type R9B |
2000 |
Ludovic Lindsay |
ERA B-type R5B ‘Remus’ |
1999 |
Barrie Williams |
ERA A-type R3A |
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