The Goodwood Revival is always a highlight of the classic car calendar. To us locals it might seem like an inconvenience causing terrible traffic for three days and resulting in every pub being full post Revival revellers in the evening. It is thought, a hugely important and significant event. Nowhere else in the world could put on an event like this and it brings a huge amount of money to the local economy and our homegrown British classic car industry.
For those of you who have not been, the Revival takes place every September. It is a celebration of classic cars, motorsport, vintage fashion and a way of life we have left way behind us. It is probably unique in its ability to bring together some truly rare and extraordinary cars with the best racing drivers alive today and get them out on a proper race track. What you see on track at Goodwood isn’t just a parade or a few ‘hot laps’ but proper racing where both driver and machine are pushed to their limits.
If racing isn’t your thing, you can simply enjoy dressing to impress in your favourite vintage clothing, visiting the outdoor cinema to sing along with Grease or having fun with the family at the vintage fun fair. One of the most impressive spectacles of the whole event must be the Spitfire and Hurricane flying displays. You could easily even spend a couple of hours walking around the car park and taking in the incredible array of classic cars parked out there. There is plenty to be enjoyed with the whole family which is certainly what I did.
Over future editions I will share further articles on the world of classic cars. I hope to give a broad and varied view of the classic car scene. If you would like to read about anything in particular, please email me at harry@jagxk.com
