FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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 Summer, King Edward VII turned his back on the traditional morning suit, and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.
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
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.
Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.
Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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".
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
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".
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 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 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 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 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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
We have been host to many incredible film crews using Goodwood as a backdrop for shows like Downton Abbey, Hollywood Blockbusters like Venom: let there be Carnage and the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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.
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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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!
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
AutoSOLOs give budding racers the chance to compete without having the expense of a purpose-built racing car, racewear and a competition licence.
AutoSOLOs give budding racers the chance to compete without having the expense of a purpose-built racing car, racewear and a competition licence.
Derived from ‘Auto Tests’, AutoSolos are relatively new to the UK, and a form of competitive motorsport that is all about having fun.
Drivers must manoeuvre a standard road car as quickly as possible around a course marked out by a series of numbered cones. Each competitor has three runs, and their best two times are submitted. The course is then run in the reverse direction. During the lunch break, the course is changed and the format of runs is repeated.
At the end of the day, the entrant with the fastest overall time in each class is the winner.
Derived from ‘Auto Tests’, AutoSolos are relatively new to the UK, and a form of competitive motorsport that is all about having fun.
Drivers must manoeuvre a standard road car as quickly as possible around a course marked out by a series of numbered cones. Each competitor has three runs, and their best two times are submitted. The course is then run in the reverse direction. During the lunch break, the course is changed and the format of runs is repeated.
At the end of the day, the entrant with the fastest overall time in each class is the winner.
All competing vehicles must be driven to the event and must be in a roadworthy condition, with a current MOT (if applicable). Owing to the relatively low speeds, there is no requirement to wear a helmet or race suit.
Entries may be accepted from drivers who are 16 and over without a full driving licence, provided the vehicle used is by definition a ‘touring car’. It’s worth noting that it is often the smaller, more nimble cars that do well rather than the larger, more powerful ones.
All competitors must now hold a minimum of a Motorsport UK RS Clubman licence. These licences are free of charge and will also gain you Motorsport UK member benefits, which help to make motorsport that little bit easier to compete in. Please click here to apply.
Additional drivers are welcome when sharing a vehicle. Should you wish to bring an additional driver in a second car please contact the Club to check availabilty.
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A passenger may be carried in the front seat, and must be present on each and every run of your courses. Please note, that to ensure passengers are cover for personal injury, they must also hold a Motorsport UK RS Clubman licence. Please see more information and how to apply under “Suitable cars and Licences”.
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Class A: Vehicles with front wheel drive with an engine capacity less than 2000cc
Class B: Vehicles with front wheel drive with an engine capacity equal to or greater than 2000cc
Class C: Vehicles with rear wheel drive with an engine capacity less than 2000cc
Class D: Vehicles with rear wheel drive with an engine capacity equal to or greater than 2000cc
Class E: Vehicles with four wheel drive
Any vehicle with forced induction should multiply the engine capacity by 1.4 (as per the equivalency formula) and then enter into the correct class after this formula has been applied.
The minimum number of entrants in each class is three, below that the class will be amalgamated with another that is most suitable.
All entered cars must be road going. Cars must be driven to the event via the public highway.
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Tyres marked for competition or racing use, or manufactured without a full tread pattern may not be used. Tyres from lists 1b or 1c in the Motorsport UK are not permitted.
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Payment is required on booking. In the event of cancellation by you, no refund will be paid unless the place is refilled. In the event of cancellation by GRRC, a refund will be made less unrecoverable expenses incurred. All refunds will be made entirely at the discretion of GRRC.
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Spirit of the SOLO: Andy Waterman - for feeding everyone with goodies all day, and bringing the birthday celebrations to Goodwood!
The AutoSolo gave us an amazing chance to drive on Goodwood Motor Circuit for relatively little expense.
Tim Pidden
GRRC Member