- Americana Celebration presented by Bank of America to feature IndyCar, NASCAR, Can-Am and Trans-Am, IMSA and Formula 1.
- Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard takes place Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July 2026.
- Limited Thursday tickets remain at com.
Every year, Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard showcases an incredible array of cars, bikes, riders and drivers from around the world.
This year, 4 July sees the United States of America mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and, just a few days later, the Americana Celebration presented by Bank of America will see Goodwood spotlight a series of significant anniversaries that have shaped America’s motorsport and motoring history:
- 110 years of the Indy 500
- 110 years of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
- 60 years of Can-Am
- 60 years of Trans-Am
- 20 years since Jimmie Johnson’s first Cup Series Championship
Festival of Speed’s Cathedral Paddock will become a home away from home for Goodwood’s Americana guests, welcoming up to 50 cars and bikes from across a range of disciplines.
Both the paddock and hillclimb will feature Grand Prix machinery such as the Scarab F1 and Lola Haas THL1B; early‑era Can‑Am icons including the McLaren M8F and Shadow DN4; alongside NASCAR favourites once driven by the likes of Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon; and legendary endurance examples from IMSA and Le Mans such as the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe.
As previously announced, Festival of Speed will welcome the three Ford GT Mk IIs that secured the legendary 1-2-3- finish at Le Mans in 1966. Reunited for the first time in a decade, the cars will not only appear together but also run on the hillclimb.
Legendary names from the annals of American motorsport will make the journey to Goodwood, including: Aaron Shelby, Al Unser Junior, Chris Forsberg, Colin Edwards, Dario Franchitti, Derek Hill, Emerson Fittipaldi, Freddie Spencer, Kenny Roberts Junior, Kenny Roberts Senior, Kevin Schwantz, Ryan Tuerck, Scott Speed and Travis Pastrana.
Further details of the Americana Celebration presented by Bank of America will be announced in the coming months.
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Notes to Editors:
Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will take place Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July 2026.
Tickets
Tickets 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 2026 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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Contact
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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, Forest Rally Stage presented by Subaru, Supercar Paddock, Supercar Run, F1 Pit Lane, Drivers’ Club, GAS Arena and Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d’Elegance.
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About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
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About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,600 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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