Now, for three days each September, the circuit stages a historic race meeting for the kinds of car and motorcycle that would have competed at Goodwood during 1948-1966. The circuit echoes to the spine-tingling bark of golden-age Grand Prix cars from the Fifties and Sixties, thundering sports and GT cars, as well as historic saloon cars and little-seen Formula Juniors. Many of these important historic racing cars are driven by famous faces from motor sport past and present. Stirling Moss, John Surtees, Jack Brabham, Phil Hill, David Coulthard, Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, Wayne Gardner and Barry Sheene have all taken part at the Revival.

But the Goodwood Revival is far more than a series of races for historic cars – it is a magical step back in time and a chance for visitors to revel in the romance of motor racing as it used to be. The lovingly restored circuit is unchanged from its heyday, and great lengths are taken to ensure that everything on the site is exactly as it was. This means that no modern vehicles are allowed within the circuit perimeter throughout the weekend – period vehicles provide all essential services and competitor support.

It's not just the circuit and the vehicles that have an authentic period look. All circuit staff and competitors dress in appropriate period clothing (click here for more information on getting the look) from the 1940s and 1950s, as do the majority of visitors, who consider it all part of the fun. Bands play authentic 1950s music, the food outlets sell fish and chips wrapped in authentic 1950s newspaper, even the corn stooks on the circuit infield are made from a specially-grown crop with extra-long stalks for hand cutting rather than combine harvesting.

The Revival Meeting is the only event that places motor racing into a carefully choreographed historical backdrop. The result is a truly unforgettable experience, and an atmosphere unlike any other sporting event. In combination with the highly-acclaimed Festival of Speed, the Revival ensures that Goodwood offers a medley of motor sport delights unrivalled throughout the world.