FESTIVAL OF SPEED TO CELEBRATE LE MANS 24 HOURS CENTENARY
Goodwood to gather “greatest collection” of cars and legends to mark 100 years
Goodwood organiser the Duke of Richmond promises “the greatest collection of Le Mans cars and drivers we’ve ever had” at next year’s Festival of Speed to honour the race’s centenary.
The Le Mans 24-hour race was first held in 1923 and next year’s landmark also coincides with a number of significant anniversaries for Goodwood. The Festival of Speed itself will be 30 years old, the year marks 25 years of the Goodwood Revival and
Goodwood Road Racing Club, as well as 75 years of motorsport at Goodwood since the circuit first opened in 1948.
Next year’s Festival takes place on Thursday, July 13 to Sunday, July 16. The 2022 Goodwood Revival, ahead of 2023’s celebration, brought together 16 drivers who between them have won Le Mans 46 times, and the event hosted the 24 Hours of Le Mans Centenary Trophy made by the Paris Mint. Also this year’s Members’ Meeting had a special parade of Porsche 956s and 962s.
The Duke of Richmond said: “As the 24 Hours of Le Mans is such an iconic and integral motorsport institution, it is only natural that Goodwood should join in the celebrations of its
100th anniversary.
“I’m already looking forward to seeing the greatest collection of Le Mans cars and drivers that we’ve ever had at Goodwood in action on the Hill next year – it’s going to be spectacular.”
Nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen added: “Goodwood and Le Mans are so much fun, I have had the privilege of driving fantastic cars there. I’m sure it will be a remarkable celebration [next year].”