- Two new races will showcase Jaguar E-Types and American sportscars.
- Weekend will also see Jenson Button make his Members’ Meeting debut, biggest gathering of Super Touring cars and celebrations for James Hunt and Barry Sheene.
- 83rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport takes place Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 April.
- Final Sunday tickets remain at goodwood.com and can be purchased by Members and Fellows of the Goodwood Road and Racing Club.
In just under a week, the Goodwood Motor Circuit will come alive as the 83rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport returns, bringing together an exceptional celebration of automotive heritage and the vibrant community spirit that has long-defined this historic gathering.
Continuing the tradition of the original British Automobile Racing Club meetings held at Goodwood during the 1950s and 1960s, the event recreates the same atmosphere, camaraderie and competitive energy. This year’s timetable features an outstanding array of demonstrations and races spanning multiple eras – from pre‑war machinery to the touring and saloon cars of the 1970s and early 1980s. Away from the track, the unmistakable Goodwood ambience, confirms the Members’ Meeting as one of the most distinctive and anticipated fixtures in the motorsport calendar.
To mark the 50th anniversary of James Hunt’s 1976 Formula 1 World Championship, the Motor Circuit will host an on‑track celebration of ‘The James Hunt Years’, with up to 20 significant Formula 1 cars from 1973–1979 – the defining period of Hunt’s career – taking to the Circuit, including machines he raced and those driven by his championship‑winning rivals. The tribute will highlight Hunt’s charisma, his influence on a rapidly evolving sport and the drama of the 1970s, culminating in the unforgettable 1976 title battle with Niki Lauda. Visitors will experience the intensity, glamour and spirit of one of Formula 1’s most celebrated decades.
The largest ever gathering of Super Touring Cars will also assemble for a spectacular on‑track demonstration and Shoot‑Out, honouring the golden era of 1990s and early‑2000s touring car racing. More than 40 machines – from Alfa Romeos and Audis to BMWs, Fords, Hondas, Nissans, Vauxhalls and Peugeots – will be showcased in both static and dynamic displays. A 20‑car demonstration featuring champions from the period will take to the track before the fastest entries compete in a high‑stakes Shoot‑Out, culminating in a thrilling head‑to‑head final on Sunday afternoon.
Across the weekend, Jenson Button will return to the cockpit of his championship‑winning Brawn BGP 001 for the first time since 2019. The demonstration will celebrate both his illustrious career and the remarkable success of the BGP 001, the car that carried him to the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship. In a moment of real significance for fans, all three Brawn BGP 001s will be present at the event for the first time ever, with two on static display alongside Button’s championship‑winning car, which will take part in the demonstration. Button will attend throughout the weekend, making his Members’ Meeting debut in the very machine that defined his title‑winning season.
Barry Sheene will be celebrated across all three of Goodwood’s headline events, marking the 50th anniversary of his first World Championship. Up to 30 500cc Grand Prix motorcycles from 1974–1984 – including bikes Sheene rode and those he raced against – will take to the track, running alongside the James Hunt tribute. The Members’ Meeting will evoke the spirit of 1970s motorsport, with period cars and bikes showcased both in the paddocks and on the circuit.
Making its Members’ Meeting debut, the Protheroe Cup is new for 2026 and celebrates the 65th anniversary of the Jaguar E‑type. Named after renowned private entrant Dick Protheroe, the 45‑minute, two‑driver race will bring together the finest selection of pre‑1963 racing E‑types ever assembled.
Also new for 2026, the Phil Hill Cup pays tribute to the 1961 Formula 1 World Champion and multiple endurance‑race winner, Phil Hill. Inspired by the great American sportscar races of the mid‑1960s, the Circuit will showcase a competitive grid of period machinery in honour of one of motorsport’s most respected figures.
Across the site, guests can immerse themselves in the annual House Competition, taking part in a variety of activities including the sack race, bean‑bag toss, mini assault course and country pursuits such as duck herding, ferret racing and laser clay shooting. On the Circuit, drivers will compete for valuable points for their respective houses, adding an extra layer of friendly rivalry to the weekend.
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