Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The first public race meeting took place in 1802 and, through the nineteenth century, ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ as the press named it, became a highlight of the summer season
Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.
Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill
The bricks lining the Festival of Speed startline are 100 years old and a gift from the Indianapolis Speedway "Brickyard" in 2011 to mark their centenary event!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
The first public race meeting took place in 1802 and, through the nineteenth century, ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ as the press named it, became a highlight of the summer season
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
The first public race meeting took place in 1802 and, through the nineteenth century, ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ as the press named it, became a highlight of the summer season
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
We have been host to many incredible film crews using Goodwood as a backdrop for shows like Downton Abbey, Hollywood Blockbusters like Venom: let there be Carnage and the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
In the first of our new feature meeting the Goodwood Motor Circuit driving instructors, meet Jody Fannin, whose career is going from strength to strength. Find out about how he got into racing, his ambitions plus his top tips for driving at Goodwood Motor Circuit.
What driving/racing qualifications do you have?
"I currently have an International B Race Licence, Nurburgring Nordschleife ‘A’ Permit and an ARDS Instructor A Licence."
When was your first racing experience and where?
"It was in 2005 at a kart circuit called Buckmore Park. I was 11 and had been brought up watching motorsport from a very young age and always wanted to give karting a go. The season went well and I won their first ever ‘Junior Club’ Championship with their corporate karts. Then in 2006 I got my own kart, before moving into car racing in 2010."
What are your racing ambitions?
"To win the Le Mans 24 Hours is the main target, and then also the major endurance races around the world. Endurance racing has been my passion since the first time I watched the Le Mans 24 Hours at the age of eight, and there are many big races around the world, which would be really cool to win, such as the Bathurst 12 Hours, Spa 24 Hours and Nurburgring 24 Hours!"
Career highlights?
My career highlights have to be the events that I have won including 2012 British GT4 Champion and 2017 European Le Mans Series GTE Champion
What’s the best thing about being an instructor at Goodwood Motor Circuit?
"Working in an environment where you are constantly reminded of the amazing history. The fact nothing has changed in the layout of the circuit or the paddocks makes it all the more special, there is no other place like it."
What is your favourite track to race at and why?
"The Nurburgring Nordschleife is an incredible circuit. The size and elevation changes make it unlike anywhere else in the world. Most circuits have a smooth surface and don’t have much character to them (Goodwood aside obviously!), but the Nordschleife is bumpy and a real challenge – all 13 miles of it. Every lap you have a big smile on your face. If you’ve never been there, I’d highly recommend it; you won’t be disappointed!"
The best car you have driven and why?
"The Ferrari 488 GTE is probably the nicest car I have ever driven; it’s just so agile and handles very well. In terms of engine noise though it would have to be the Ferrari 458 GTE – it’s very loud and sounds absolutely amazing!"
One single tip that you would give to anyone who is interested in becoming a racing driver?
"Never give up! It is a very tough business, and you will get setbacks, but you can never give up. Keep determined and focused and things will happen."
Funniest motorsport memory?
"I was getting a flight to Barcelona for a race at the end of 2016, and I always take my helmet with me as hand luggage, however, the staff at the gate decided that they wouldn’t allow it on and it would have to go in with the hold luggage. I wasn’t going to let that happen, so I told them I’d wear the helmet onto the plane as a ‘hat’, so that’s exactly what I did! It got some funny looks!"
What are your three top tips for Goodwood Motor Circuit?
"Be smooth with your steering inputs – most of the corners are medium to high speed, so you don’t want to upset the balance of the car. Be as smooth as possible.
"Build your speed gradually – It sounds obvious, but there’s not much runoff at Goodwood and if you do touch the grass on the outside of the circuit it’s probably going to get expensive, so don’t push your limits straight away.
"Don’t be distracted by planes taking off and landing! – Goodwood is a very unique place and you may sometimes see an iconic plane, such as a Spitfire, going very close over your head heading into Madgwick or Woodcote corners as they approach or leave Goodwood’s grass runway, but don’t let that take your attention away from your driving!"
Jody is currently taking part in the VLN Endurance Championship happening in Germany. Follow his progress here or follow him Instagram on @jodyfannin27