News WATCH: Highlights from Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 as day two gets off to epic start By Sophie Lewis Published 12th Jul 2024, 13:59 BST Comment Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now The first day of Goodwood Festival of Speed has got off to an epic start as thousands of people turn out for the iconic event. Taking place between July 11 and July 14, the annual Festival of Speed event has officially kick started with displays from the Red Arrows, vintage vehicles, electric cars, drift bikes, dirt bikes and much more. This event is presented by Mastercard and there will be up to 20 automotive brands displaying their latest electric vehicles at the festival.
The Duke of Richmond CBE DL, founder of Goodwood’s motorsport events, said: “The 2024 motorsport event season is well underway, and having already hosted a spectacular Members’ Meeting in April for our Goodwood Road Racing Club Members and Fellows, and with the Festival of Speed just two weeks away, we are thrilled to announce the dates for our 2025 events. Year on year, our events continue to grow, innovate and develop, with 2025 serving as no exception – it’s certainly going to be another unmissable year at Goodwood.” Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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The four day event has a jam packed timetable which appeals to the entire family - The Thakeham family area has made its return which has a range of fun activities for youngsters to get involved in. The event also features the hill climb - one of the most anticipated highlights of the weekend - which will feature a range of bikes and vehicles taking on the steep incline. For more information about Goodwood Festival of Speed, click here.
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