Legendary drivers and riders added to Goodwood Revival 2025 lineup
Checa, Kristensen & Franchitti join this year’s event
The Goodwood Revival 2025 will host legendary drivers and riders as part of its thirteen-strong race schedule at the world’s greatest historic motorsport event.
With the Formula 1 quota filled thanks to the acquisition of 2009 World Champion Jenson Button back in March, drivers from the world of Touring Car, Le Mans, IndyCar and NASCAR will all join the party in West Sussex - along with some of the biggest names on two wheels.
Touring Car Champions Assemble
British Touring Car Champions Gordon Shedden, Jake Hill, Matt Neal and Tom Ingram will race at the historic event alongside World Touring Car Champions Andy Priaulx and Rob Huff.
Endurance Racing Representation
With the 24 Hours of Le Mans just around the corner, there will be the opportunity to see legends from its past races, with a total of 33 victories to be represented at Goodwood Revival. An incredible list of names includes, nine-time winner Tom Kristensen, five-time winners Derek Bell and Emanuele Pirro and three-time winners André Lotterer, Darren Turner, Dindo Capello, Marcel Fassler and Romain Dumas, and winners David Brabham and Neel Jani.
For those partial to racing across the pond, six-time IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon, four-time IndyCar Champion Dario Franchitti and seven-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson will all be showcasing their skills on the circuit.
The best on two wheels
The Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy will see some of the world’s best motorcycle riders come together at the famous circuit. WorldSBK Champion Carlos Checa returns to Goodwood following his Revival debut in 2024, along with other names from the WorldSBK roster, including Eugene Laverty and Troy Bayliss.
The Isle of Man TT is well represented with Conor Cummins, James Hillier, John McGuiness, Josh Brookes, Lee Johnston and Steve Plater boasting 70 podium finishes between them. They will be joined by current female Isle of Man TT record holder and 2010 Supersport Cup winner Jenny Tinmouth, alongside former Isle of Man TT record holder and trailblazer Maria Costello MBE.
Goodwood Revival 2025 Race Schedule
Friday 12th September
09:30am - Freddie March Memorial Trophy (Official Practice session)
10:20am - Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy (first session)
11:05am - St. Mary’s Trophy (20 min session)
12:05pm - Goodwood Trophy (race)
12:35pm - Fordwater Trophy (practice)
13:10pm - Madgwick Cup (practice)
13:40pm - Whitsun Trophy (practice)
14:10pm - Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy (practice)
14:50pm - Chichester Cup (practice)
15:45pm - Richmond & Gordon Trophies
16:15pm - RAC TT Celebration (first practice)
16:50pm - Glover Trophy
17:20pm - Sussex Trophy
17:50pm - St Mary’s Trophy (second practice)
18:30pm - Freddie March Memorial Trophy (race)
Saturday 13th September
09:35am - Goodwood Trophy (race)
10:10am - RAC TT Celebration (second practice)
11:05am - Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy Part 1 (race)
11:45am - Settrington Cup (race)
12:30pm - Fordwater Trophy (race)
14:30pm - St. Mary’s Trophy Part 1 (race)
15:25pm - Madgwick Cup (race)
16:40pm - Whitsun Trophy (race)
17:35 - Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy (race)
Sunday 14th September
09:35am - Chichester Cup (race)
10:30am - Richmond & Gordon Trophies (race)
11:20am - Settrington Cup Part 2 (race)
12:20pm - Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy (race)
14:30pm - RAC TT Celebration (race)
17:10pm - St. Mary’s Trophy Part 2 (race)
18:00pm - Sussex Trophy (race)
The Duke of Richmond CBE DL: "Every year, we are privileged to welcome some of the world’s greatest drivers and riders to the Goodwood Revival. Drawing on experience from across the breadth of motorsport, these competitors turn their skill and passion to historic racing, often facing rivals they’d never otherwise meet on the track. I’m grateful to them for taking the time to join us over the weekend and look forward to seeing them in action.”
The 2025 Goodwood Revival takes place Friday 12 - Sunday 14 September. Tickets are still available.
words: Mike Booth
pictures: Goodwood