The initial idea for the event came about in 1993 when Lord March was relishing the initial success of the festival of speed hill-climb event, which attracted over 30,000 visitors. This showed there was real interest in something just that little bit special in the motor-sports calendar, and the potential of reviving motor racing on the original Goodwood circuit.
The track had been a mecca for British motor racing during the period 1948 to 1966, after which the then owner of the course, Freddie March, decided that racing cars had become just too fast and powerful to be safe on the track.
The problem was that while the idea of reviving classic car racing in the this corner of West Sussex seemed straight forward, bringing it about was anything but. The world of motor sports had developed considerably in the intervening 27 years, with safety rules and regulations now being prominent at any public racing event. Finding the right balance between meeting the regulations while retaining as much of the original track experience as possible proved something of a challenge. However, after a lot of discussion the agreements reached that allowed the racing of classic cars from the 1950s and 60s on a track that, as far as possible, recreated the authentic conditions of the period.
The inaugural revival was held in September 1998, and has become an annual event looked forward to by thousands. It's a three day celebration of all that was great in the heyday of British Motor sports, and as well as racing there are dozens of displays including classic cars, motorbikes and aircraft from the period. It really is a very loud and proud celebration of an iconic era in British motor-racing history.
Goodwood and Sussex Hotels Delighted
As the revival can attract in excess of 140,000 people, it is a huge boost to both the Goodwood and West Sussex economies. Goodwood hotels in particular, and West Sussex hotels in general, along with hospitality businesses and local shops and garages all see a significant increases in bookings during this September rush, and the Revival has become major highlight in the regions calendar.
This year the Goodwood Revival takes place 12-14 September.
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