Pure ear honey | 2025 Festival of Speed | Trackside Thursday
Throughout the day, engines of all types light up the track, from the thunder of the V8 Cadillac V-Series.R to classic supercars and the unmistakable shriek of V10s and V12s. The camera hugs the racing line, capturing the awe and adrenaline that the cars inspire not just in spectators, but even in the film crew—one cameraman is caught literally jumping out of his skin as a race car roars by.
This is Goodwood at its rawest: every gearshift, every backfire, and every echo off the hay bales in full fidelity. You’ll hear the electric crowd reactions, the deep surge of modern prototypes, the nostalgia of championship F1 machines, and even the chaos of rally legends fighting for grip on the tarmac.
Goodwood’s opening day also featured dynamic debuts for new models like the Ferrari F80, Lotus Emira Turbo SE, Alpine A390, and Aston Martin Vantage S. Championships past and present are celebrated, with displays paying tribute to figures like Gordon Murray and commemorating racing milestones such as 50 years since Derek Bell’s first Le Mans win. The legendary Red Arrows fly overhead, crowd energy builds, and the stage is set for a multi-day festival that’s all about speed, engineering, and shared emotion.
If you couldn’t make it to the Hill this year, Trackside Thursday’s unfiltered approach brings the full-force drama and spectacle straight to you—just crank up the volume and experience the magic as if standing trackside yourself.