Petrolheads were dressed to the nines and braving periods of sketchy weather at the 2024 Goodwood Revival, an event filled with celebrations, classic racing and vintage style.

Sustainably fuelled racing

Ten months ago, it was announced that the 2024 Goodwood Revival would become the world’s first motorsport event to run its entire race schedule on sustainable fuel, with all competitors required to use a fuel which has a minimum of 70% advanced sustainable components. The weather played its part in a two-wheel Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy which saw Michael Russell and Michael Rutter securing the win on a Norton Velocette MSS. Elsewhere, in one of the weekend’s most prestigious races, the Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy, the pairing of Dario Franchitti and Jimmie Johnson got the win in an Aston Martin DB4GT.

The drivers of tomorrow also took their place on the grid in Austin J40s as part of the Settrington Cup. The race was won by Josh Johnston, who finished ahead of Luca Franchitti and Hugo Upward. 

Legends of motorsport assemble

It was a champions affair as 23-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness MBE, nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen, seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson and four-time IndyCar Champion Dario Franchitti all rubbed shoulders at the Revival.

Representing the world of Formula 1 were two Formula 1 World Champions - three-time winner Sir Jackie Stewart and 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve - alongside former drivers David Brabham, Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Karun Chandhok and Max Chilton. Also in attendance was Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner, who took advantage of a week off from the 2024 season to enjoy the Revival with his family.

Celebrations galore

Each morning of the Revival began with a parade of pre-1966 beach buggies as Meyers Manx celebrated 60 years of its original dune buggy. A rainy Friday morning saw 100 examples on track as the company also took the opportunity to unveil its pre-production Meyers Manx 2.0 EV dune buggy.

The life and career of John Surtees were also celebrated at the event, coming 60 years since his Formula 1 World Championship success with Ferrari. Cars and bikes from his distinguished and varied career were gathered, which alongside his F1 success, acknowledged his seven motorcycle World Championships and 1966 Can-Am Championship.

The official opening of the Tyrrell Shed

The former home to Ken Tyrrell’s winning Formula 1 team was officially opened to the public on Sunday at Revival, following a sneak preview at the 81st Members’ Meeting in April. Martin Brundle, Sir Jackie Stewart, and The Duke of Richmond attended to see the building in its new location, fitted out to reflect its glory days with Tyrrell 001 and 006 models present.

Vehicles under the hammer

The Bonhams|Cars Auction on Saturday saw multiple vehicles being sold for six figure sums. The most expensive selling lot was a 1998 Porsche 911 Type 993 Turbo Coupé which sold for £614,200. The last air cooled 911 to leave the factory, the 993 Turbo was built as a tribute to Ferdinand Porsche who died on the day it was completed. Other big sales came in the form of a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Spider Recreation and 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring Coupé which sold for £552,000 and £471,500 respectively.

Keep an eye out for an upcoming special episode of The Driven Podcast from Goodwood Revival 2024.
Check out photos from the event by Henry Faulkner-Smith.

words: Mike Booth
pictures: Goodwood