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Festival of Speed looks set to be Foggy: event to celebrate WorldSBK legend Carl Fogarty

Festival of Speed | Press Article 05/03/25

  • Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard to celebrate four-time WorldSBK Champion Carl Fogarty.
  • ‘Foggy’ will reunite with his 1995-championship-winning Ducati 916 and be honoured with a Goodwood balcony moment.
  • Festival of Speed takes place Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 July.
  • Thursday, Friday and Sunday tickets available at com.

The summer of 1995 saw the UK bask in a heatwave, enjoy pints all day on a Sunday for the first time and, of course, the third Festival of Speed. It was also a bumper year for British motorsport, and 30 years on, Goodwood is delighted to announce that this year’s Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will welcome Carl Fogarty, who won the second of his four WorldSBK Championships in 1995.

In a dominant season which saw him win over half of the championship’s 24 races, Fogarty claimed his second title on his Ducati 916 in Assen in September, with five races to spare. 30 years later, the Festival of Speed will see ‘Foggy’ reunited with his championship-winning bike, with the pair taking to the Hill across all four days of the event.

Fans will have the opportunity to celebrate Fogarty’s incredible career with an iconic Goodwood balcony moment in front of Goodwood House, featuring an interview with the man of the moment.

The 2025 Festival of Speed is set for its biggest celebration of WorldSBK, featuring over 40 bikes from the series’ golden era. With its double race format, WorldSBK of the 1990s and early 2000s brought fans some of the fiercest on-track rivalries, which played out each weekend to an electric atmosphere. The Festival of Speed will also welcome a number of Fogarty’s fellow riders and rivals.

Carl Fogarty MBE said: “I’ve had such a great time at the Festival of Speed over the years, riding up the Hill on all sorts. I haven’t seen my 1995 Ducati 916 for a while, so I’m looking forward to being reunited with the bike across the weekend. It’s great that WorldSBK is getting a moment in the spotlight and fans can see the bikes up close in the paddocks before they take to the Hill.”

The Duke of Richmond CBE DL said: “Carl has been such an enthusiastic supporter of the Festival of Speed over the years, and it’s only right that we recognise his incredible achievements. While we were creating the Festival of Speed, Carl was at the very height of his powers on the track, entertaining fans around the world in style. It’s always such a pleasure having him here with us – I’m looking forward to seeing him take to the Hill, and putting on a great show as always.”

Carl Fogarty’s appearance at the Festival of Speed, forms part of a wider celebration of the Summer of ‘95 with further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Saturday tickets are now sold out for the Festival of Speed, with Thursday, Friday and Sunday tickets remaining at goodwood.com.

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Notes to Editors:

Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will take place Thursday 10 - Sunday 13 July 2025.

Tickets
Saturday tickets and 4-day passes have now sold out. Tickets for Thursday, Friday and Sunday can be purchased at goodwood.com or by calling the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.

Hospitality
As well as tickets, Goodwood’s unrivalled hospitality packages are also now available to book for the 2025 Festival of Speed. Whether customers are looking for a great day out with friends, entertaining clients or celebrating something special, Goodwood’s hospitality provides the ultimate setting to enjoy the event. Email hospitality@goodwood.com or call +44 (0)1243 755054.

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About the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard
First staged in 1993, the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is the world’s largest automotive garden party; set against the spectacular backdrop of Goodwood House in West Sussex, UK. Over 600 cars and motorcycles spanning the phenomenal history of motoring and motorsport take part along with legendary figures from the automotive world. Highlights include Future Lab presented by Randox, Electric Avenue, Forest Rally Stage, Supercar Paddock, Supercar Run, F1 Pit Lane presented by Sky, Drivers’ Club, GAS Arena, Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d’Elegance and Bonhams|Cars Auction.

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