Festival of Speed theme announced, dates also confirmed
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The theme for the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed, now confirmed to be held from June 26-29, as per the provisional dates announced in October, is ‘Addicted to Winning – The Unbeatable Champions of Motor Sport’. This 2014 theme will celebrate the legendary drivers and riders, teams and manufacturers, who have swept all before them in their sport.
The history of motor sport is illuminated by great champions who transcended mere victory to become utterly dominant. From Bentley’s five Le Mans wins in the 1920s, the crushing supremacy of the Silver Arrows in the 1930s and Juan Manuel Fangio’s five Formula 1 world titles in the 1950s, to the superiority of Jim Clark and Lotus in the 1960s, Porsche’s 16 Le Mans wins between 1970 and 1998, and Sebastien Loeb’s nine straight World Rally Championships this Century, all have rewritten the standards of their day.
The same is true on two wheels, where John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts and Valentino Rossi have all enjoyed periods of unassailable brilliance, as have Norton, MV Agusta, Honda and Yamaha. All will be honoured as the 2014 Festival pays tribute to many of the sport’s greatest champions.
MASERATI CENTENARY
Alongside the overall theme, the 2014 Festival will also celebrate the centenary of one of the most glorious of all sports car marques – Maserati. Many of the Modena manufacturer’s most iconic racing cars will be gathered together on the hill, while a selection of fabulous Maserati road cars will have a dedicated class in the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance.
SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARIES
Other significant anniversaries will include 100 years since the fabled 1914 French Grand Prix, in which the Mercedes team overcame strong opposition to score a commanding 1-2-3 victory. Mercedes-Benz’s victorious stints in grand prix racing in 1934 and 1954 will also be celebrated, as will 60 years of the Jaguar D-type, the 50th anniversary of the Mini’s first Monte Carlo Rally victory, and the 40th anniversary of McLaren’s first F1 crown.
The 2014 Festival of Speed will feature a glittering array of cars and motorcycles from a huge variety of disciplines, further enhancing its reputation as the world’s greatest celebration of motor racing history and culture.
Tackling the famous Goodwood hillclimb will be everything from early grand prix and endurance machines, to off-road and contemporary cars and motorcycles. Aside from getting close to the action-packed hillclimb and paddocks, Festival-goers will be able to see many of motor sport’s famous faces up close, and witness the exciting sideways action on the Forest Rally Stage.
They will also be able to swoon at the mouth-watering display of supercars, and become a part of the action at the off-road activity fields and family areas. The hugely popular GAS (Goodwood Action Sports) returns for 2014 as well, bigger and better than ever, and for those seeking something a little calmer, the annual Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance promises an opportunity to admire a stunning collection of vehicles. They can also see, and potentially try, the latest road cars at the Moving Motor Show exhibition on Thursday June 26, 2014.
GOODWOOD REVIVAL
The highly-popular Goodwood Revival is now confirmed for its traditional mid-September slot (September 12-14, 2014, in line with the dates announced in October), with tickets for next year’s event already selling fast.
Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival founder Lord March says: “I am really looking forward to having so many great cars and drivers here at the Festival of Speed next summer to celebrate our 2014 ‘Addicted to Winning’ theme. For me it is always magical to see so many of the world’s greatest drivers, riders and machines in action up my 1.16-mile drive, and then have the Goodwood Revival to look forward to just a few weeks later.”
http://www.goodwood.co.uk/festival-of-speed/news-and-coverage/articles/addicted-to-winning.aspxThe history of motor sport is illuminated by great champions who transcended mere victory to become utterly dominant. From Bentley’s five Le Mans wins in the 1920s, the crushing supremacy of the Silver Arrows in the 1930s and Juan Manuel Fangio’s five Formula 1 world titles in the 1950s, to the superiority of Jim Clark and Lotus in the 1960s, Porsche’s 16 Le Mans wins between 1970 and 1998, and Sebastien Loeb’s nine straight World Rally Championships this Century, all have rewritten the standards of their day.
The same is true on two wheels, where John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts and Valentino Rossi have all enjoyed periods of unassailable brilliance, as have Norton, MV Agusta, Honda and Yamaha. All will be honoured as the 2014 Festival pays tribute to many of the sport’s greatest champions.
MASERATI CENTENARY
Alongside the overall theme, the 2014 Festival will also celebrate the centenary of one of the most glorious of all sports car marques – Maserati. Many of the Modena manufacturer’s most iconic racing cars will be gathered together on the hill, while a selection of fabulous Maserati road cars will have a dedicated class in the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance.
SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARIES
Other significant anniversaries will include 100 years since the fabled 1914 French Grand Prix, in which the Mercedes team overcame strong opposition to score a commanding 1-2-3 victory. Mercedes-Benz’s victorious stints in grand prix racing in 1934 and 1954 will also be celebrated, as will 60 years of the Jaguar D-type, the 50th anniversary of the Mini’s first Monte Carlo Rally victory, and the 40th anniversary of McLaren’s first F1 crown.
The 2014 Festival of Speed will feature a glittering array of cars and motorcycles from a huge variety of disciplines, further enhancing its reputation as the world’s greatest celebration of motor racing history and culture.
Tackling the famous Goodwood hillclimb will be everything from early grand prix and endurance machines, to off-road and contemporary cars and motorcycles. Aside from getting close to the action-packed hillclimb and paddocks, Festival-goers will be able to see many of motor sport’s famous faces up close, and witness the exciting sideways action on the Forest Rally Stage.
They will also be able to swoon at the mouth-watering display of supercars, and become a part of the action at the off-road activity fields and family areas. The hugely popular GAS (Goodwood Action Sports) returns for 2014 as well, bigger and better than ever, and for those seeking something a little calmer, the annual Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ concours d’elegance promises an opportunity to admire a stunning collection of vehicles. They can also see, and potentially try, the latest road cars at the Moving Motor Show exhibition on Thursday June 26, 2014.
GOODWOOD REVIVAL
The highly-popular Goodwood Revival is now confirmed for its traditional mid-September slot (September 12-14, 2014, in line with the dates announced in October), with tickets for next year’s event already selling fast.
Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival founder Lord March says: “I am really looking forward to having so many great cars and drivers here at the Festival of Speed next summer to celebrate our 2014 ‘Addicted to Winning’ theme. For me it is always magical to see so many of the world’s greatest drivers, riders and machines in action up my 1.16-mile drive, and then have the Goodwood Revival to look forward to just a few weeks later.”
If you've ever worked for the government, or govt spin off biz (BT, Royal Mail, NHS) then join the CSMA as they've got some good discounts on this, and other motor sports events.
We shall be there Friday - midgets first show so breaking him in gently rather than our usual weekend camping (with white picket fence for those that ever saw us in the camping field).
We shall be there Friday - midgets first show so breaking him in gently rather than our usual weekend camping (with white picket fence for those that ever saw us in the camping field).
I have been wanting to go to Goodwood for a while and finally getting to go this year. Fly down to Gatwick on the Friday morning, head to the event on the Saturday and fly home Sunday lunch time.
Where is best to stay? Going to hire a car at the airport for the couple of days so do not mind staying in two places and staying a bit away from Chichester to get a night out etc.
Any suggestions of anything else I should be doing on the Friday while I am down would be appreciated too?
Where is best to stay? Going to hire a car at the airport for the couple of days so do not mind staying in two places and staying a bit away from Chichester to get a night out etc.
Any suggestions of anything else I should be doing on the Friday while I am down would be appreciated too?
Soupie69uk said:
Where is best to stay? Going to hire a car at the airport for the couple of days so do not mind staying in two places and staying a bit away from Chichester to get a night out etc.
I recommend looking for places North of CHI, ie. not places on the south coast as then you will get shafted by the chi bypass in the morning on the way to FOS... ecsrobin said:
Have a look at petersfield, Haslemere or Guildford, all far enough away to hopefully not be booked up,and the event and about 45min-hours drive from Goodwood.
I'd add Midhurst to that list; just a short run down to Goodwood in the morning. Wherever you stay, make sure you approach Goodwood via the A286 (through Singleton). Don't go anywhere near the A27.Soupie69uk said:
Thanks for the advice chaps. I am considering going on the Friday and Saturday now as not got much to do on the Friday and we get to Gatwick first thing. Think that will give me more time to see more of the event.
You certainly need more than 1 day at the event and Friday is just slightly quieter than Saturday. I normally do 2 days 1 day looking around, 1 day just on the hill watching the racing. This year I wanted to do all 4 days but an inconsiderate mate has put his birthday on the Saturday!!ecsrobin said:
Have a look at petersfield, Haslemere or Guildford, all far enough away to hopefully not be booked up,and the event and about 45min-hours drive from Goodwood.
^^ what he said, there are quite a few travel lodges around that area if you want to keep costs down.. one in Guildford.. MrCJN said:
Hi
Would it be silly for me to book a Brighton hotel? This was my plan. Is the Thursday worth going to, as I'm led to believe it's just a car show?
traffic may be a bugger from Brighton, unless you go very early or later. Go Thurs and Fri, get your bearings on the Thurs and then watch the cars go up on the fri. Would it be silly for me to book a Brighton hotel? This was my plan. Is the Thursday worth going to, as I'm led to believe it's just a car show?
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