The first Goodwood Revival took place 50 years after the 9th Duke of Richmond and Gordon opened the motor racing track in 1948. He drove a Bristol 400, then Britain's state-of-the-art sporting saloon, around the circuit. Most attendees dress in period clothes. It is the only United Kingdom event which recreates the 1950s and 1960s era of motorsport. There was initial opposition to re-introducing racing at the circuit, but the Goodwood Supporters Association helped gain approval.
The revival race meeting showcases wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic circuit, untouched by modern developments. It relives the glory days of Goodwood Circuit, which ranked alongside Silverstone as Britain's leading racing venue during its active years. Between 1948 and 1966, Goodwood hosted contemporary racing, including Formula One, the Goodwood Nine Hours race, and the Tourist Trophy sports car race.
The meeting includes Grand Prix cars from the 1950s and 1960s, sports and GT cars, historic saloon cars, and Formula Juniors. Many historic racing cars are driven by famous names from motorsport past and present. Famous drivers who have participated include Sir Stirling Moss, John Surtees, Kenny Bräck, Sir Jack Brabham, Phil Hill, Derek Bell, David Coulthard, Damon Hill, Gerhard Berger, Martin Brundle, Tom Kristensen, Bobby Rahal, Johnny Herbert, Wayne Gardner, Giacomo Agostini, Jean Alesi, Barry Sheene, and Peter Brock. Celebrities like Chris Rea, Debbie McGee, and Rowan Atkinson (as Mr. Bean in 2009) have also taken part.
The circuit remains unchanged from its heyday, retaining its 1952 configuration when the chicane was added. No modern vehicles are permitted within the circuit perimeter throughout the weekend, except for modern fire and rescue vehicles. The event also features theatrical sets and many historic aircraft.
Races over the three days include:
Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy (2016–present; formerly known as the Kinrara Trophy), a 1-hour race for GT cars that raced until 1963.
Richmond & Gordon Trophies, a 25-minute race for 2.5 litre Grand Prix cars from 1954 to 1960.
St Mary’s Trophy, a Pro-am event with two 25-minute races decided on aggregate.
Whitsun Trophy, a 20-minute race for prototypes up until 1966.
Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy Celebration, a one-hour race for pro/ams for cars up until 1964 which raced in the RAC TT when it was held at Goodwood.
Glover Trophy, a 20-minute race for 1.5 litre Grand Prix cars from 1961 to 1965.
Goodwood Trophy, a 20-minute race for Grand Prix & Voiturette cars from 1930–1951.
A pedal car race for youngsters called the Settrington Cup, featuring Austin J40 pedal cars. The name is derived from the Duke of Richmond’s subsidiary title “Lord Settrington”.
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