2026 Festival of Speed Timed Shoot-Out preview

08th July 2026

Rachel Roberts

The Timed Shoot-Out is the climax of the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, when drivers make it their mission to set the fastest times of the weekend on the Goodwood Hill.

What’s the format for the 2026 Timed Shoot-Out?

Friday starts things off with a 45-minute Official Practice session at 14:05, during which there will be a live review of the session over at the FOZ Fan Zone presented by Pirelli. On Saturday, Qualifying will take place on the Hill at 14:50, accompanied by another live discussion at the FOS Fan Zone.

The main event will take place on Sunday, with battle for overall victory commencing at 14:55. The driver who sets the fastest time on the Hill will be crowned the winner and welcomed to the balcony of Goodwood House in celebration of their achievement at the end of the session.

Which drivers are competing in the 2026 Timed Shoot-Out?

A huge list of drivers are confirmed for this year’s Timed Shoot-Out, from famous names in the world of historic racing such as Ben Collings, Julian Majzub and Duncan Pittaway, to Travis Pastrana, BTCC Champion Jake Hill and WRC great Sébastien Loeb.

Goodwood House Captains, Dario Franchitti and Gordon Shedden will also be vying to set the fastest time on the Hill, but the man to beat remains Romain Dumas, who returns this year looking for his fifth victory in the Timed Shoot-Out.