‘Innovators’ will be theme for Festival of Speed
Goodwood has revealed the theme for the 2022 Festival of Speed will be ‘The Innovators – Masterminds of Motorsport’, celebrating the technical landmarks that have seen the racing automobile develop from crude behemoth to spaceage projectile.
It will focus on the human stories of engineering ingenuity that have been ever-present throughout the sport’s history, and shine a light on the future, as motorsport’s visionaries play an essential role in pioneering new technologies that will impact the next generation of motion and mobility.
The theme will be reflected throughout the event, from the cars and drivers taking on the iconic Goodwood Hill, to special guests and interactive displays on the ground, including stories from the Festival’s partners and immersive exhibitions such as Future Lab and Electric Avenue.
The Duke of Richmond said: “This year’s Festival theme – ‘The Innovators – Master minds of Motor sport’ – allows us to celebrate some of the greatest achievements in history, while also highlighting the event’s evolving focus on future technology.
“Just as race-inspired innovations such as four-valve engines, monocoque chassis and turbocharging have shaped the past and present of the cars we drive in the real world, so electrification, autonomy and other new technologies – the development of which is accelerated by the white heat of competition – will have a profound effect on the future of personal mobility.
“The Festival of Speed is the only place in the world to bring all these stories together in one place, celebrating the past, present and future in a uniquely immersive, dynamic way.”
Those planning to attend the Festival of Speed this summer can save on tickets when purchasing before March 31, as the 2022 event qualifies for the Government’s ‘creative industry tax relief ’, with a reduced VAT rate of 12.5 per cent until March 31, 2022.
Goodwood is passing this saving on to its customers, and ticket prices will remain at the reduced VAT rate until the end of March, when it will return to the full rate of 20 per cent from April 1, 2022.