From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Spectate from the chicane at the Revival to see plenty of classic cars going sideways as they exit this infamous point of our Motor Circuit.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Revel in the history of our hounds with their family trees dating back to some of our earliest documents at Goodwood.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Spectate from the chicane at the Revival to see plenty of classic cars going sideways as they exit this infamous point of our Motor Circuit.
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
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".
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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
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 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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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".
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.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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 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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Graham began his career in motoring journalism in 1994, quickly rising as a prominent industry figure. As editor of several specialist automotive magazines and a regular motoring correspondent for Capital Radio’s Weekend Breakfast Show, he played a pivotal role in launching esteemed accolades like the International Engine of the Year Awards and the World Car of the Year Awards.
Despite starting karting relatively late at 28, Graham rapidly ascended in motorsport. By 2006, he was competing in Caterhams, achieving eight race wins, 20 podium finishes, and two third-place Championship titles. Over the next four years, he expanded his racing portfolio, competing in series such as the Ginetta G40 Challenge and Britcar, where he earned four additional wins and numerous podiums.
In 2015, Graham entered British GT with Optimum Motorsport, driving a Ginetta G55. His debut season was a triumph, with a race win, three podiums, and a Vice Champion title. The following year, he claimed the British GT4 Championship with three victories, two pole positions, and three more podiums. Transitioning to a McLaren 570S in 2017, Graham achieved further success, including the Pro-Am Championship and Vice Champion titles in subsequent years.
When Graham retired from competitive racing in 2020, he redirected his energy into mentoring aspiring drivers as an instructor at Goodwood. A testament to his career, he remains the most successful driver in British GT4 history.
We caught up with Graham to ask him a few questions:
1. What do you currently do at Goodwood?
I instruct on both the Spin and Slide Experience and the Race Simulator Experience at the Circuit. On the racing simulators, I provide one-on-one tuition to current and aspiring drivers, helping them sharpen their skills.
2. Do you have a career highlight or goal for the future?
Winning the British GT Championship and becoming a McLaren-supported driver are definite highlights of my career. Looking ahead, my goal is to help others reach their full potential and achieve their own motorsport dreams.
3. What is your first memory of Goodwood?
Enjoying the luxury and thrill of flying into the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a helicopter during my time as a motoring journalist.
4. What inspires you?
The fear of failure inspires me. It makes me try harder!
5. What’s your go-to order at the Motor Circuit Café?
A tuna mayo sandwich with a Diet Coke. Always a Diet Coke. It’s my one weakness (or so I claim!).
6. What is your favourite Goodwood event?
The Members’ Meeting. It’s a razor-sharp, race-focused event that I always look forward to.
7. What’s your dream car to drive or race?
I have a soft spot for JDM hot hatchbacks and coupes from the 1990s onwards. I love their technology as well as the influence Japanese culture has on their design and engineering.
8. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone pursuing a career like yours?
When you think you’ve done enough, remind yourself that there’s always more to achieve.
You can find Graham instructing on both Spin & Slide and the Goodwood Race Simulator Experience, both running this month.