The annual festival once again meticulously replicated motorsport’s golden age, as well as a bygone lifestyle.
, took charge of Goodwood Estate in the early 1990s, he restored the track and paddock without disturbing its set-in-amber appearance. The first Goodwood Revival was held in 1998, and it’s been an annual epicenter for classic-car enthusiasts ever since.Michael Shaffer, courtesy of the Goodwood Revival.
In creating the Revival, the Duke sought to celebrate the sort of sports-car racing that made Goodwood legendary, doing so by replicating it to the last fastidious detail. You can’t just pay a fee to bring your old-school car or motorcycle to race: Every machine and driver who competes is personally invited by the Duke in order to ensure top-notch competition and a period-correct field of entries.
This judicious approach extends well beyond the track itself. Cars built after 1966 are forbidden from even entering the paddock area, in order to preserve the vibe. If a race car conks out on the course, it’s retrieved by sturdy Land Rover tow trucks of the era. Goodwood’s airfield is still operational, and the infield boasts an astounding collection of military and civilian aircraft, including an impressive number of Supermarine Spitfires.Michael Shaffer, courtesy of the Goodwood Revival.
Goodwood Revival has a genteel dress code: A necktie and jacket, a suit, or a dress is required to enter the paddock. Attendees take that nudge and turn it into an all-out vintage party, showing up in entirely period-correct attire. Tweed waistcoats, felt hats, and silk stockings abound. A large number of attendees opt for British military dress uniforms, and the occasional leather-jacketed cafe racer adds the right touch of menace to the crowd.
Obviously, the fashion and set dressing are all peripheral. The racing is what makes the Revival. Compared to modern tracks, Goodwood Circuit feels almost cozy. Untouched by modernization, the grandstands and the pavement sit close as lovers, no chaste safety fencing between them. But make no mistake, this is a serious track. When Sir Stirling Moss crashed here in 1962, he never raced again.
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