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TheGoodwood Revival is a three-day festival held each September atGoodwood Circuit since 1998 for the types ofracing cars and motorcycles that would have competed during the circuit's original period—1948–1966.[1]
The first Revival took place 50 years after the9th Duke of Richmond and Gordon opened the motor racing track in 1948, driving around the circuit in aBristol 400, then Britain's state-of-the-artsporting saloon. Most people dress in period clothes. It is one of the world's most popular motor race meetings and the onlyUnited Kingdom event which recreates the 1950s and 1960s era ofmotorsport.[citation needed]
There was some opposition to the re-introduction of racing at the circuit, but a numerically strong lobby in the form of the Goodwood Supporters Association helped eventually to gain approval.[2]
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The revival race meeting is a showcase for wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic circuit, untouched by more modern developments, and relives the glory days ofGoodwood Circuit, which ranked alongsideSilverstone as Britain's leading racing venue throughout its active years. Between 1948 and 1966 Goodwood hosted contemporary racing of all kinds, includingFormula One, the Goodwood Nine Hours race, and the Tourist Trophy sports car race.
The meeting includes Grand Prix cars from the 1950s and 1960s, sports andGT cars, as well as historic saloon cars and little-seenFormula Juniors. Many of these important historic racing cars are driven by famous names from motor sport past and present. Famous drivers who have taken part includeSir Stirling Moss,John Surtees,Kenny Bräck,Sir Jack Brabham,Phil Hill,Derek Bell,David Coulthard,Damon Hill,Gerhard Berger,Martin Brundle,Tom Kristensen,Bobby Rahal,Johnny Herbert,Wayne Gardner,Giacomo Agostini,Jean Alesi,Barry Sheene andPeter Brock, as well as celebrities such asChris Rea,Debbie McGee andRowan Atkinson (asMr. Bean in 2009).
The circuit is unchanged from its heyday, remaining in its 1952 configuration when the chicane was added.[3] No modern vehicles are allowed within the circuit perimeter throughout the weekend, except for modern fire and rescue vehicles.[4] There are also theatrical sets that bring the past back to life, as well as many historic aircraft.[5]
Races over the three days include:
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