6 TH EDITION JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2023 the kennels clubhouse newsletter
SUMMER EDITION
Welcome to the sixth edition of Woof!
2023 is a very special year for Goodwood as we celebrate 75 years of motorsport. Goodwood 75 encompasses a number of anniversaries including; 75 years since the Motor Circuit opened in 1948; 30 years since the first Festival of Speed was held in 1993; 25 years since the first Goodwood Revival was held in 1998; and 25 years since the foundation of the Goodwood Road Racing Club. This edition of Woof features an interview with The Duke of Richmond, where he reflects on his early memories of motorsport. We look back on Motorsport at Goodwood with a timeline of iconic moments, plus you can find out more about our upcoming events and information about the Qatar Goodwood Festival and Christmas.
Looking ahead, there are lots of new and exciting calendar of events, such as seal watching at Chichester Harbour, a Father’s Day family forest school, a nature walk on The Downs course to find the Goodwood bees, as well as familiar favourites. The Kennels will ring with the sound of laughter at our three fabulous comedy nights taking place this summer on the Putting Green.
Don’t forget that you can book tables for lunch and dinner during the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, Qatar Goodwood Festival and Goodwood Revival. For more information, please call 01243 755132 or email kennelsreservations@ goodwood.com
Ellie Cundy
JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2023
The Kennels and Hound Lodge General Manager
GOODWOOD 75
‘Goodwood 75’ sees a year of celebrations across all our motorsport events and venues, paying tribute to the incredible history and heritage of motorsport at Goodwood.
The main celebration is that of the Motor Circuit, which reaches its 75th anniversary in 2023. It was Squadron Leader Tony Gaze – an Australian fighter pilot who was based at RAF Westhampnett during the Second World War – who first suggested to the 9th Duke of Richmond that the airfield’s perimeter track would make an excellent race circuit. Officially opened on 18 September 1948 by the Duke and Duchess in their Bristol 400, the very first meeting was attended by 15,000 spectators, who gathered to watch the 85 drivers including Stirling Moss, who won his first ever race that day, inspiring a life-long association with Goodwood.
It was during this time that the current Duke of Richmond first sparked an interest in motor racing. As a small boy he would come to Goodwood, where his grandparents were living, on Easter Monday for the very first motorsport meeting of the year. He says:
“The drivers were all here and I used to wander around the house getting their autographs. I remember them more from their autographs than from what they looked like. Some of them would sign my little book in a very bold way. I remember Mike Salmon and Jim Clark; Jackie Stewart was here from very early on. The track manager rang Ken Tyrell and told him to come to the circuit to check Jackie out. He signed the contract with him and never looked back.”
Between 1948 and 1966 (the years celebrated by the Goodwood Revival) the Circuit hosted all the world’s greatest drivers of that time including Jack Brabham, Jim Clark, Juan Manuel Fangio, Giuseppe Farina, Mike Hawthorn, Graham Hill, Phil Hill, Denny Hulme, Jackie Stewart and John Surtees along with a number of other stars. Goodwood established itself as the spiritual home of British motorsport during a time that went on to become the sports’ most glamorous and exciting era. The Duke continues:
“Motor racing and cars were a shared passion and my grandfather and I were kindred spirits. That generation were very modern, they didn’t look back much. I suppose the war had left such a terrible mark on everyone that their mindset was about moving on and starting something new. My grandfather was a very good designer and he designed some great cars, some of the nicest British pre-war sports cars, including a March-bodied AC, which I have. He loved the engineering side of it, loved designing and building things. He won the Double 12 at Brooklands in 1931 with his team of three MG C-type Montlhery Midgets, amongst various other races. Having allowed the RAF to requisition the aerodrome during the war, he later turned it into the track you see today. In 1993, the first Festival of Speed was done as a try-out to see if Goodwood still meant anything to anyone. Happily, people still felt really connected to it.”
What was back then a two-day event, the first Festival welcomed an estimated 25,000* spectators who watched nearly 100 cars and motorcycles in action on the Hill. Competitors and attendees included Tony Brooks and Roy Salvadori who went up together in an Aston Martin DBS3, George Harrison in his Rocket sports car, Nick Mason in his V16 BRM, Gordon Murray in a McLaren F1, and John Surtees, who was an event patron and organised the motorcycle entry.
In 1998, the dream of reopening the Motor Circuit finally became a reality, and 50 years to the day since his grandparents had opened the track on 18 September 1948, The Duke opened the inaugural Revival meeting in an identical car.
In its 75 year-motorsport history, Goodwood has seen some remarkable feats of engineering and derring do: from the trailblazing drivers who raced here in the early years and the cars that tested on the Circuit; to the scintillating recordbreaking run from the McMurtry Spéirling at the 2022 Festival of Speed and the pioneering use of synthetic fuels at the Revival.
We can’t wait to see what the next 75 years will bring.
#Goodwood75
6 TH EDITION JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2023 *estimated as there was no record due to the number of people coming in without tickets!
The Duke of Richmond looks back on the history and heritage of motorsport at Goodwood.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2023
Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner
Friday 2 June
An exclusive evening with Veuve Clicquot. Enjoy a four-course dinner accompanied by the perfect selection of Champagnes.
Father’s Day Family Forest School at the Goodwood Education Centre
Saturday 10 June
Celebrate Father’s Day with a Family Forest School at the Goodwood Education Centre. Build a den, take part in woodland crafts, have a go at lighting and building mini fires and playing lots of fun games.
Seal Watching
Sunday 18 June
Cruise around Chichester Harbour for a magical seal watching trip as we take a charter from Itchenor for an unforgettable chance to get close to these beautiful creatures.
Father’s Day
Sunday 18 June
Spend some quality time together and enjoy a delicious two or three-course Sunday lunch at The Kennels.
Nature Walk and Goodwood Bees
Sunday 25 June
Join us for a fascinating walk with our Head Greenkeeper, Rob Dyer, as he takes you to see our Goodwood beehive on The Downs course.
Comedy Night
Friday 30 June
Friday 28 July
Friday 1 September
A summer of laughter is ahead with our Kennels’ comedy evenings on the Putting Green.
Qatar Goodwood Festival Dining
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 August
The Kennels is the perfect place to start and end your day during the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The Putting Green will be open for lunch with the restaurant open for lunch and dinner throughout the week. Pre-booking for the restaurant and Putting Green is required. There will be a complimentary shuttle to take you to and from the racecourse.
Qatar Goodwood Festival –After Racing Music
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 August
After the racing, the Putting Green will come alive with music. Take advantage of the complimentary shuttle down to The Kennels and continue your evening with delicious food available on the night.
Queen Tribute Band by Monarchy
Saturday 12 August
Enjoy a throwback evening with the ultimate Queen tribute band, Monarchy. Enjoy classics such as Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You and many more hits.
Whispering Angel Dinner
Wednesday 30 August
Our Whispering Angel dinner returns on the Putting Green with a delicious four-course dinner paired with the finest selection of Provence rosés from Chateau d’Esclans.
Get Revival Ready
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 September
Get Revival ready at The Kennels with Betty’s Salon, then hop into a vintage taxi to the Motor Circuit.
Quiz
Wednesday 20 September
Quiz nights at The Kennels are back with quizmaster Jamie testing your knowledge on a variety of topics.
Afternoon Tea
Saturday 23 September
Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea with friends and family at The Kennels. Add a little sparkle to your day with a perfectly chilled glass of Champagne and don’t forget to bring your four-legged friend for their very own Doggy Afternoon Tea too.
To book your space on one of our events, please visit goodwood.com or email kennelsreservations@goodwood.com
We are also always looking for new ideas for events at The Kennels, so please do feel free to send recommendations or suggestions to ellie.cundy@goodwood.com
Please note that there will be an discretionary service charge of 8% on selected calendar of events which will be charged on the day at the event.
VINTAGE MARKET
Saturday 19 August
Get ready for the Goodwood Revival with our Vintage Market. Our stalls will be showcasing some fabulous items of clothing and accessories from the 40s, 50s and 60s, including beautiful dresses, stunning hats, dapper waistcoats, and those perfect little details to finish off any vintage outfit.
Dawn Gracie will be your hostess on the day, offering a helping hand, some musical treats and fun, immersive experiences during a vintage day of shopping. Betty’s Salon will also be running hair and make-up demonstrations so you can perfect your Revival look.
Admission is complimentary and the day is open to members and non-members.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Horseracing: Season Opener
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 May
Goodwoof
Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 May
Horseracing: May Festival
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 May
Horseracing: Three Friday Nights
Friday 9, Friday 16 and Friday 23 June
Horseracing: Family Race Day
Sunday 11 June
Festival of Speed, presented by Mastercard
Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 July
Horseracing: Qatar Goodwood Festival
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 August
Horseracing: August Bank Holiday Racing
Friday 25 – Sunday 27 August
Goodwood Revival
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 September
Horseracing: Midweek Racing
Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 27 September
Horseracing: Season Finale
Sunday 15 October
6 TH EDITION
A GLIMPSE INTO THE PAST. A LOOK TO THE FUTURE.
Delve into the most iconic moments from the past 75 years.
18 SEPTEMBER The first Goodwood races!
The first ever race won by P. de. F.C. Pycroft in his ‘Pycroft Special’ Jaguar 100. The inaugural Goodwood Trophy race was won by Reg Parnell in a Maserati 4CLT and Stirling Moss won his first ever race in a Cooper-Norton.
1 SEPTEMBER | Goodwood Aerodrome opens
Having fallen out of use and then closed in 1946, RAF Westhampnett started operating as an airfield again in 1958 as Goodwood Aerodrome, with patrons flying in to attend the races.
31 AUGUST The Motor Circuit closes
The Duke of Richmond closed the circuit at the end of 1966, concerned about the speed of the new 3-litre F1 cars and unlimited sports cars.
1948 13 AUGUST
1949
1958
1962
1966
Members’ Meeting launches
Held as a BARC club event, the all-sports car race saw nine races consisting of a mix of three and five laps.
23 APRIL
Stirling Moss’ career-changing crash
Stirling Moss crashed his Lotus on the entry to St Mary’s in the Glover Trophy as he came back through the field after a pit stop. The accident, on Easter Monday, ended his career in top level racing.
20 JUNE
The Festival of Speed premieres
19 SEPTEMBER Goodwood Revival is born
The first Goodwood Revival was staged 50 years to the day after the Motor Circuit first opened to the public with Ray Hannah flying a Spitfire down the Pit Straight.
24 JUNE | Deep in the woods
The Forest Rally stage was added to Festival of Speed. It was expanded the following year with a new course designed by Hannu Mikkola.
17 MARCH Beast from the East!
The 76th Members’ Meeting saw the very first F5000 race in heavy snow, a spectacular moment in Goodwood’s history.
1993
1998
1999
2005
The first Festival of Speed took place. 25,000 spectators saw nearly 100 cars and motorcycles in the paddocks and in action on the hill.
20 JUNE Hillclimb record!
Festival of Speed saw Nick Heidfeld set a new Hill record of 41.6 seconds in the McLarenMercedes MP4/13 F1.
2014
2018
2022
To view the complete timeline of the past 75 years, visit goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-75/
29 MARCH Members’ Meeting returns
The Members’ Meetings were revived, launching with the 72nd, the first since the 71 BARC members meetings held between 1949 and 1966.
26 JUNE Chilton sets the Record
A new Hillclimb record was set by Max Chilton in the McMurtry Spéirling electric fan car at 39.08 seconds.
16 SEPTEMBER | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In the wake of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Revival’s programme is changed to mark her passing, with silent contemplation, a film of her visits to Goodwood and tribute speech from The Duke.
6 TH EDITION JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2023
MOTOR CIRCUIT CLOSED
CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF MOTORSPORT AT GOODWOOD
From apparel to accessories, Goodwood England presents a capsule collection celebrating this momentous anniversary, the perfect pieces to add to your own collection. Come and visit us at The Motor Circuit shop or online to discover our fantastic range.
The anniversary collection includes apparel, accessories and a fabulous coffee table book, which will include highlights across 75 years of motorsport at Goodwood. Our apparel is ethically sourced using organic cotton, with print and embroidery techniques applied in England. These items are limited edition and are sure to sell fast so ensure you are first in the queue to get your hands on this exclusive range.
Alongside the 75 Years collection, other standout pieces include a chequerboard cushion, chequerboard espresso set, GRRC quarter zip jumper and a framed 2022 Badge Collection.
6 TH EDITION JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2023
INFORMATION:
TAXIS
Due to a reduced number of taxi drivers in Chichester, we recommend that you pre-book taxis to and from The Kennels in advance to avoid disappointment as our reception team can no longer book taxis on the day. Thank you in advance.
OPENING TIMES
Our standard opening times are as follows:
The Restaurant
The Kennels Restaurant will be open as follows:
Lunch
Thursday to Saturday 12.00pm – 2.30pm
Sunday 12.00pm – 4pm
BOOKINGS:
CHRISTMAS AT THE KENNELS
From Saturday 1 July we will be taking bookings for Christmas lunch.
You will also be able to book tables for Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
To book your table, please email kennelschristmas@goodwood.com
Payment will be taken upon booking.
INFORMATION:
STALL HOLDERS
We are delighted that both the Vintage and Christmas Markets will be taking place on Saturday 19 August and Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 December respectively.
If you’re interested in being a stallholder at either, we’d like you to get in touch.
Please email elle.rowe@goodwood.com with information about your business, what you sell, plus a link to your website and social media pages.
INFORMATION:
QATAR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL SHUTTLES
Our complimentary shuttle service for the Qatar Goodwood Festival starts from 11am, with pick up by the first tee. The final shuttle from the Racecourse is at 7pm, where you can then join us for dinner in the restaurant or on the Putting Green for after-racing music.
The shuttle will run in a loop from the Hotel, to The Kennels and then up to the Racecourse.
Should you require more information, please email kennelsreservations@goodwood.com or call 01243 755132.
INFORMATION:
EXCLUSIVE USE DATES
Please note that The Kennels will be closed on the following dates and times:
Friday 9, 16 and 23 June
The Kennels will not be running Three Friday Nights after parties this year and will close at 7.30pm.
Saturday 22 July
The Kennels will be closed all day
We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Dinner Thursday to Saturday 6.30pm – 9.00pm
The Bar
The Main Bar, Drawing Room and Terraces will be open as follows:
JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
Monday to Wednesday 7.00am – 9.30pm
Food served 7.00am – 6.00pm
Thursday to Saturday 7.00am – late
Food served 7.00am – 6.00pm
Sunday 7.00am – 9.30pm
Food served 7.00am – 5.00pm
SEPTEMBER
Monday to Wednesday 7.30am – 8.30pm
Food served 7.00am – 6.00pm
Thursday to Saturday 7.00am – late
Food served 7.00am – 6.00pm
Sunday 7.00am – 8.30pm
Food served 7.00am – 5.00pm
For an up-to-date version of our opening times, please visit goodwood.com
JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2023
