The Goodwood Revival is renowned as the world’s premier historic motorsport event, and this year’s edition promises to uphold that reputation with an extraordinary roster of drivers and riders. The thirteen-race program will feature a collection of championship winners and motorsport icons from various disciplines, ensuring a thrilling spectacle for attendees.
The Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy will showcase talent from the World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) and the Isle of Man TT. WorldSBK Champion Carlos Checa will return after his 2024 Revival debut. He’ll be joined by WorldSBK riders Eugene Laverty and Troy Bayliss, along with Isle of Man TT stars Conor Cummins, James Hillier, John McGuiness, Josh Brookes, Lee Johnston, and Steve Plater, boasting a combined 70 Isle of Man TT podiums. The two-wheeled action will also feature current female Isle of Man TT record holder and 2010 Supersport Cup winner Jenny Tinmouth, and former Isle of Man TT record holder Maria Costello MBE.
Touring Car racing will be well-represented, with British Touring Car Champions Gordon Shedden, Jake Hill, Matt Neal, and Tom Ingram, contributing to an impressive 197 BTCC race wins. World Touring Car Champions Andy Priaulx and Rob Huff will also join the grid.
The Revival will celebrate endurance racing with ten 24 Hours of Le Mans veterans, who have collectively achieved an astonishing 33 victories in the prestigious event. This includes nine-time winner Tom Kristensen, known as “Mr Le Mans.” Joining him are five-time winners Derek Bell and Emanuele Pirro, three-time winners André Lotterer, who is also a two-time World Endurance Champion, Darren Turner, Dindo Capello, Marcel Fassler and Romain Dumas, and winners David Brabham and Neel Jani.
American motorsport will be represented by six-time IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon, four-time IndyCar Champion Dario Franchitti, and seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson.
Adding to the star power, 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, currently competing in the World Endurance Championship, will participate in the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) TT Celebration, driving his newly acquired 1962 Jaguar E-Type.
The Duke of Richmond CBE DL emphasized the significance of this gathering: “Every year, we are privileged to welcome some of the world’s greatest drivers and riders to the Goodwood Revival. Drawing on experience from across the breadth of motorsport, these competitors turn their skill and passion to historic racing, often facing rivals they’d never otherwise meet on the track. I’m grateful to them for taking the time to join us over the weekend and look forward to seeing them in action.”
This impressive lineup of drivers and riders complements the previously announced features of the Goodwood Revival, including the all-sustainable fuel race list, the VW Type 2 Split Screen track opening parade, the Alfa Romeo celebration, and the tribute to two-time Formula 1 World Champion and Indy 500 winner Jim Clark.
The Goodwood Revival is scheduled to take place from Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 14th. Tickets are available at goodwood.com.
Summary
- Goodwood Revival: September 12-14.
- Features top drivers and riders.
- WorldSBK and Isle of Man TT racers in Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy.
- British and World Touring Car Champions competing.
- Ten 24 Hours of Le Mans veterans with 33 wins.
- IndyCar and NASCAR champions participating.
- 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button to race.
- All-sustainable fuel race list.
- Alfa Romeo celebration.
- Tribute to Jim Clark.
Disclaimer: Event details are subject to change. Please refer to the official Goodwood website for the latest information.
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