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.
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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!
Many items came from Gordon castle in Scotland when it left family ownership, coming out from storage exclusively for Hound Lodge.
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.
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!
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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 ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
One Summer, King Edward VII turned his back on the traditional morning suit, and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.
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 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.
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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.
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 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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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.
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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