thrilling race down memory lane
FOR one week each year a 1.86km stretch of ascending asphalt on the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex becomes central to the most enthralling, and expensive, driveway party in the world.
Founded 30 years ago by the Duke of Richmond, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is quite rightfully described by its promoters as an intoxicating celebration of motorsport and car culture.
Originally the duke wanted to bring motorsport back to the nearby historic Goodwood Circuit, but lacking the necessary permit, he created a new event on the grounds of his own estate, using its
