Marketing Manager - Bridge Classic Cars
The 2024 Goodwood Revival, as always, delivered an incredible weekend of vintage racing, celebrations, and plenty of nostalgia. Running from Friday, September 6th, to Sunday, September 8th, the event welcomed legendary drivers, beautiful classic cars, and some very exciting, albeit wet, races, all while championing sustainability.
In a world-first for historic motorsport, the entire race schedule was run on sustainable fuel. This is a perfect example of the progress being made in making motorsports greener, with every competitor using fuel that was at least 70% advanced sustainable components.
Racing Highlights and Icons
The track was the place for racing in all of its vintage glory, despite some unpredictable weather. Standout moments included Michael Russell and Michael Rutter taking the win on a Norton Velocette MSS in the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy. In the Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy, the pairing of Dario Franchitti and Jimmie Johnson raced their Aston Martin DB4GT to victory.
The Settrington Cup allowed young drivers to show off their skills in Austin J40 pedal cars, with Josh Johnston emerging victorious, with Luca Franchitti and Hugo Upward not too far behind.
Goodwood Revival also welcomed an incredible lineup of motorsport champions, including Formula 1 legends Sir Jackie Stewart and Jacques Villeneuve, NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, and Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness. It was a hugely successful event, with familiar faces from BTCC, Le Mans, and even Formula E taking to the track.
Honouring Legends and Marking Milestones
One special moment was the tribute to John Surtees, celebrating 60 years since his Formula 1 World Championship win. Cars and bikes from his remarkable career paraded the track, honouring his legacy across multiple disciplines. Another powerful tribute commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, with over 100 military vehicles, including a beautifully restored Rolls-Royce Wraith Staff Car, parading to honour the veterans.
A Weekend to Remember
Away from the track, the skies were also something to watch with the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation display featuring rare aircraft, including several Supermarine Spitfires. The Revive & Thrive Village once again impressed with workshops, fashion displays, and talks celebrating creativity and craftsmanship.
For the Bridge Classic Cars team, the weekend was a big success. Craig, Managing Director of Bridge Classic Cars, attended the event and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was also a great opportunity to catch up with Ben, Jake, and the rest of the P1 Fuels team, making the experience all the more memorable
The 2025 Revival is already scheduled for September 12th – 14th next year, and tickets go on sale in November.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s Goodwood season!
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