Frozen in time | Goodwood '66 ‑ '96

[@GoodwoodRR]

Did you come to Goodwood in this period?

[@peterscandlyn]

No. Never been to Goodwood, nor likely to be unfortunately. Cracking video. The insights I had never previously been aware of, 'tho have been aware of the circuit (from a long way away) since 1955. Long may Goodwood continue! Wonderful memories shared there, thanks to all.

[@colinunderdown1758]

I spent two years competing there in a Sprint Championship in the mid 80's in my home built Special, MVO Roadster, great times. I would really like to return to the circuit with my car one day.

[@carguy7884]

I was not born yet

[@r32fan92]

I have been near good wood, but never at the track at all. I’m only 15, your answer there

[@anniedavey8371]

I drove a Vauxhall Chevette (yes, I know) around there in 1978 while still at school locally, and since then an AC Cobra, Alfa and a Jag (and a cycle race) but to top it all, driven around the circuit by Lord March himself with a client from Honda. Such an amazing place in my heart.

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

*'Goodwood Revival'* ... the best classic motorsport event & venue in the world. I wish I could attend every year.

[@jonlyons1033]

Chur

[@brittenv1000]

Your not wrong!

[@marinedrive5484]

It's actually quite an emotional story - moldering away, and then, gloriously reborn. Thank heavens for Lord March's artistic eye, and his good sense to retain the period charm of Goodwood.

[@rodneymaennling5963]

With my fiancee, we attended the 1958 Tourist Trophy event. We flew to London from Ottawa overnight, then in the early Saturday hours, the train to Goodwood. My bride to be made friends with Carrol Shelby, chatted with the Ecurie Ecoss team, while I photographed. We then headed into London to see my old home, and future in-laws! This excellent documentary about Goodwood brought me up to date! Such happy memories. Thank you. Now I enjoy viewing the Goodwood specials on-line. Rodney Maennling Vancouver Island

[@rodneymaennling5963]

I presume you mean the new Goodwood. Regrettably no. My only visit was the 1958 Tourist Trophy event. At that time I was very busy with the Motorsport Club of Ottawa, and since then a young family. Sports cars were my other pre-occupation. I do treasure my Goodwood experience and follow events online. Rodney

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I was a young sports racing car enthusiast here in the USA when reading of the closure of Goodwood. Little did I know it would be the first in my own experience, of many closures that happened one by one.. So many places of great history erased, now under commercial buildings, residential developments, and on one case outside Eugene Oregon, a massive landfill. Wonderful that Goodwood came back.. I may never visit in person, but I applaud the efforts of so many to make it happen. With online coverage of events, Goodwood has become the track for enthusiasts around the globe. Bravo!

[@abc123gpl]

im from Germany and tears of joy rolling down my cheeks hearing this beautiful story. I always loved Goodwood and i love Great Britain as well. i hope to visit it someday.

[@jayernster7869]

What a fantastic British story. What a fantastic motor racing racing story. What a fantastic human story. Goodwood for many of us is Mecca. So thankful to everyone with the vision, determination, grit, guts and sense of history to build Goodwood back up to its present glory and fame. One of the best places on earth. Brilliant.

[@WeaselWerkz]

Lovely film! Even today, Goodwood has the hearts of true enthusiasts. It really does encompass everything us British petrol heads love!

[@tonythompson4951]

Well done to all concerned, absolutely fantastic thank you ! 🇬🇧🏆🇬🇧🏆

[@miguelguimaraes4211]

Thank you for preserve Goodwood and let the young generations live the passion

[@GuyLegge]

I have been there once,, on Easter Bank Holiday Monday in 1965. Jimmy Clark won the main race in his Lotus 33 Climax.

[@martylunde6401]

One of my favorite places in the world!

[@MarcelHuguenin]

What a great video! Every time I get notified about either Festival of Speed or Revival I am thrilled to watch and that is just what I do, all weekend. I am also very grateful these events are streamed on KZbin for us who cannot visit in person, to enjoy! Thank you Goodwood Road&Racing.

[@rickstevens1479]

Absolutely love the historic races at Goodwood. Thanks to all that had the vision and did the hard work to see the project done ....

[@photosphotos]

Fantastic, there’s such a classic old vibe there. Everyone always feels special there whether you’re driving or an enthusiastic spectator. 🏎

[@petergray2471]

I could listen to these anecdotes and stories all day, I've been lucky enough to work at the revival and it is by far the best event on my calendar. Its good to see the fruits and rewards for those who took the risk to keep this amazing place alive. Thank you for your passion!

[@ralphedelbach]

This was a fantastic program. Great images, both vintage and current, and sound track, including engines sounds, commentary and music. SUPER JOB. My two sons and I were most fortunate to be able to attend the 2000 FOS, an event we shall always remember. Many many thanks to everyone who makes such events possible. Without all the volunteers, it would never be possible. It is much better to see those great vehicles on the track than only being displayed in a museum. Happy motoring.

[@robertswan4109]

I had never appreciated how much work had been done to bring the track back to life. A fantastic effort by all involved. Here's to many more great years!

[@johnnorris368]

I lived in Chichester from '64 'till '68. Goodwood was my local track. I remember seeing Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart and Derek Bell race there. I also remember after it was closed and was used for testing, I would be at school (Lancastrian School for boys) they had the windows open during the summer and I could hear cars at the track. As soon as school finished I'd be on my bike and over to the track to sit on the bank opposite the pits to watch. Great memories!

[@howardfunnell8657]

I first attended club meetings from about 1964 onwards (I think I still have some programmes!) seeing the likes of Derek Bell, John Miles, Doc Merfield (Cortina V8), Mick Cave (Austin A40) and Rob Widdows etc honing their craft and I then came back in the late 70's to attend the Winfield Racing School. I thought I caught sight of a couple of the Winfield Tiga FF's in the documentary and I did have a few races with the school before the money dried up! In the early 80's, I was back at Goodwood racing my BMW 2002 in sprints. My one and only photo of my many very happy hours spent bombing around this wonderful circuit is of my BMW slightly opposite locking through the old chicane. I do so wish I was back in those carefree days - oh to be young again!

[@AlfieBucks]

Having watched him so many times, back in the day,it is excellent to see and hear Rob Widdows.

[@JURacing]

I just watched that video. I have to say that Goodwood must be one of the loveliest racetracks in the whole world. The whole estate, the buildings...just beautiful and picturesque. 😍 How I wish I could be there to watch the vintage racing one day.

[@rogbrown1965]

Had great times driving my MK1 lotus Cortina round here in the early 80s. Rog. Pacific sunset.good to see Doug Nye again.

[@BaruKz]

What an absolute masterpiece, seeing one of the most iconic tracks in British motor racing being recuperated to the same specification that was first built, of course with a few big improvements just outstanding. The work that is being done in last two decades to bring Goodwood to the same level that was in old days, has been quite remarkable. Congratulations for bringing again the best revival meetings in the world, the level of the drivers and the races just shows why it's an amazing event.

[@handoru9497]

Thank you corona virus. You may have ruined 2020 but you really are poetic. I forgive you :)

[@brianwaite6139]

Lovely video - many thanks. I remember Goodwood as the wind swept over us whilst testing with Aston Martin. I was there as a lowly apprentice with my mentor one day. He was a great character from the pre-war Bentley days who had moved with W O Bentley to Aston Martin. He had a great capacity to test for any misfire by taking off the plug leads in turn and put his finger in each in turn to locate the weakest!! unfortunately he had a habit of grasping anyone nearby and, through their screams, calmly ask what they thought........ On this occasion I believe the Duke of Edinburgh must have been staying at the house because he appeared and Fred new he would try and blag a drive. We were on our own warming up the engine so Fred quickly pulled off a couple of plug leads to create a misfire and render the car unfit to drive anyway. The Duke was interested in what we were doing and so came within Fred's range....... he was inching toward prince Philip when, thank goodness, our boss Reg Parnell appeared and, knowing Fred's tricks, wagged his finger at Fred mouthing NOOOOO.

[@39Merc]

I love being at Goodwood so much- The FOS, and especially the Revival. The cars, the people, the event... All so amazing and well-executed.

[@brittenv1000]

I'm obsessed by goodwood and mclaren! I wish I was around in those days. Good to hear you Rob!

[@williamjolka4351]

Bruce for ever here.

[@Paul-Genge]

Thank you Lord March, Rob, Doug et al. What a fabulous fairy tale come true. I was at Goodwood in the '90s for testing, and I have been back on occasions since for various meetings. What you and the wider team have achieved both with the facility itself, but also the events you stage and the attractions you pull from all over the World is awe-inspiring. I cannot thank you, and congratulate you enough. Wonderful!

[@secretagentbloke]

A wonderful place to visit, I wish I had been to the Revival every year

[@krtt750]

It is without equal! The racing is real, period and very fast. Bravo to all involved. I just wish I could really go in my lifetime. Having said that, the coverage is pretty good!

[@oldenweery7510]

What a lovely tribute to the past! As I watched it, I had flashbacks to circuits in the US Midwest where I raced from 1965 until '69: a great amateur circuit called Lindale Farms, a few miles west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, in West Allis (suburb of Milwaukee); and old Meadowdale International, near Carpentersville-Dundee, Illinois, which had the best pit facilities I'd ever seen: rest rooms and showers below the pagoda, stalls perpendicular to the main straight, with water taps every two stalls, with covered stands above. Most are gone now, except Road America, near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, which has changed so drastically that seen via helmet cam, I don't know where he was on the track. Oh, well, we have our memories and this channel. Thank you, gentlemen!

[@jochenwerner3213]

Brilliant story. I didn’t know.

[@anthonypetty9288]

Thank you for posting this. I had booked tickets for last year's Revival meeting, but 2020's shenanigans put paid to that trip. Being involved in motorsports here in NZ as a volunteer since the mid 1980s (sadly on and off due to health), it is wonderful to see what has happened with the development of Goodwood circuit. Hopefully sometime soon I'll be able to travel to the UK and finally see a Revival meeting and pay tribute to my hero, Bruce McLaren. Best wishes from NZ.🇳🇿 Stay safe and keep racing.🏁

[@guyshirra824]

Brilliant; hope to see you in 2023...

[@stevetarrantwheelygoodmovi9113]

Loved the film. My association with Goodwood only started in 1998 with the first Revival, so it’s great to see the history prior to the reopening. 👍

[@barrymessenger8203]

Fabulous video. Thanks to all for the whole Goodwood initiative. I would love to attend the Revival in the future.

[@michaelhindson8634]

Learnt to drive at the circuit while still at school. When they started the revival used to watch the races that were shown live on TV with the sound off and Windows wide open as lived a mile away

[@Schorschi9]

Goodwood Circuit and the whole areal are the best motorsport place in the world. You can be sure! Greatest from a man, who lives 10 km away of the Nordschleife.

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

🇬🇧Very nice summary & introduction to British motor History par excellence, by Jove, a real revival !

[@Shahacah51]

This is one happy story.. But why am i crying watching this?. Such a good way to make something good to be even better.. Tq goodwood

[@donroberts2126]

You. like me, are shedding tears of joy. How many people's dreams have come true because of their endeavours.? How many people have spent their middle weekends in September wallowing in the greatest annual recreation of motor racing's 'Good Old Days' in the world? (15 of them , in my case.) How many people have taken a Magical Step Back in Time and discovered a piece of England where they can - for a spell, at least - get away from Internet scams, party politics and plastic people. There has NEVER been a better example of 'getting back what you put in', so let's raise a glass to His Grace The Duke of Richmond and every single person involved in the the revival of the Revival. It took over ten years of hard work, but 22 years of joy (and counting) are the legacy....

[@hristohristov8787]

I am speechless...this is amazing 👏

[@WileyFox01]

That put a tear in my eye......great film.

[@liljohn1064]

Stunning.

[@jameslove6802]

Great documentary well worth watching !

[@jameslove1363]

Great video don’t tire of seeing this !

[@amphilbey]

Great memories of coming to a Supercar event in c1992, remember my dad parking the car on the infield and as a cold day we watched some of the cars in the warm. Always remember a Caterham lapping a Diablo to the delight of the paddock

[@chrishamilton2559]

What a fantastic thing this is!

[@glennharding9036]

What a great video. Now on my bucket list....Go to Goodwood.

[@cornellwaters9089]

🏜️ Thank You!

[@joe5boost]

real amazing what you guys have done , thanks for sharing with us

[@IrieRedGnome]

Oooh this is so cool! Thx fellas🏁

[@tomgerds7140]

Thanks for this piece! I'm a Goodwood Fan. Goodwood should partner with Real Racing 3 game developer Firemonkey Studios/EA Real Racing to recreate the track and many vintage auto racing classes hosted there for fans like me to experience racing Goodwood. Best Wishes!

[@vinlowe5979]

Revtastic.....

[@declanjake9248]

Marvellous

[@SamuelCroin]

Long life to Goodwood circuit !

[@russturner9260]

I love this place!

[@Potato-u5q]

Great documentary

[@richardw64]

I hope you all received OBE's . Well done everyone involved.

[@colinhead284]

In the eighties i used to marshal at club events at the circuit , you could hire the track for the day for £250 ! (airfield fire tender was extra ) There was no races as such , but were timed trials cars setting off at set intervals so less chance of overtaking another car which would infringed on the rules so far as "racing " went

[@sherriking7917]

Sort of a side to this all but how wonderful it is to hear Doug Nye accurately describe concrete degradation as spalling !!!

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Well done chaps. One would wonder, what the financial impact is, regarding number of jobs created in the local area, number of related industries that use the facilities, TV and Film productions done around the place, surely a very positive outcome that benefits all living in the surrounding townships.

[@mikejohnson5900]

They should resume the endurance races!

[@rayisland23]

I need to cross the pond

[@toml.8210]

I'd like to know how the different curved and straight sections: (Madgwick, Fordwater, Lavant, etc.) got their names. I think some were named after servicemen that were stationed there or worked on the original perimeter road or course...

[@caferacer_vdk]

A cult place for people "with gasoline in their blood"! I wish good luck to all participants of the event ! ✌️

[@theant9821]

I've never been to the revival, but its the only circuit besides Cadwell, Brands and Oulton, maybe Donnington at a push (all of which i have been to many times) that i think is exactly how it should be. Circuits like silverstone have been ruined by constant redevelopment and trying to improve something that doesn't need improving, they've improved it so much they've ruined what it is actually there for. I've seen footage of lotus testing the 49 at silverstone and it looks marvellous, with Chapman and Graham hill arriving by aeroplane, but now its an atrocious mess for cash cows, its not for motorsport enthusiasts anymore. I don't want f1 to ever leave silverstone, after seeing what its done to silverstone i don't want to see more circuits ruined the same way. Id love to go to the goodwood circuit, it looks just like a circuit should look, its a circuit and a circuit only. Its a rough diamond, it hasn't been polished until there's nothing left. I'm glad they restored this circuit rather than build a new circuit in its place.

[@wizardshome9686]

I'thank

[@jjmac3561]

Fantastic that they revived it but I think the pits should have been built back at least 6 feet to 10 feet further back.

[@toml.8210]

I'd like to know hoe the curves and straights got their names. maybe some wre named for servicemen stationed there?

[@omarfiloni1553]

3:30 Harry Potter car😂