2026 Retro Rides Gathering
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Why You Should Go
See a mix of historic touring-car sprints and hands-on retro motoring experiences at Goodwood in one weekend.
Format
Two-Day Event
Crowd
A mix of club members, enthusiastic owners and families; busiest around main track sessions and paddock displays.
Vibe
Informal, hands-on and community-driven with energetic track action and grassroots car culture.
About This Event
Weekend celebration of classic and quirky cars at Goodwood Motor Circuit with full-track sprint sessions on Saturday and Autosolo on Sunday. The event includes themed paddocks, garage showcases, a Belly Tankers display and a Circuit Safari bus alongside live track action.
Pre-2000 vehicles are prioritised for retro parking; the organiser publishes a 105 dB noise limit for on-track sessions.
1What to Expect
A hands-on, car-centric weekend focused on retro road and track machines. Expect active track sessions, club paddocks and plenty of walkaround displays rather than a static concours.
What makes it worth the trip:
- Full-track sprint sessions on Saturday, including a Special Stage and CTCRC touring-car sessions.
- Autosolo on Sunday for driver participation and close-up access to cars in the paddock.
- Additional experiences like the Belly Tankers display and a Circuit Safari bus that runs alongside track action.
Best way to experience it:
Arrive early on Saturday to watch multiple sprint runs and visit themed paddocks before the busiest track sessions. Bring ear protection for close paddock/track viewing and plan transfers to/from Goodwood; the ticketing page confirms weekend timing and access details.
Good to know:
- Noise limit is 105 dB; some track cars may be restricted.
- Tickets and event access information are handled through the event's TicketTailor listing.
About the Venue
While you're in the area
Experiences near Goodwood Motor Circuit
2Frequently Asked Questions
- Great if you want active track action and to see sprint runs rather than just parked classics.
- Great if you enjoy club paddocks and themed displays where owners are on hand to talk cars.
- Great if you like getting involved — Autosolo and interactive exhibits offer participant options.
- Maybe skip if you prefer a polished concours or a strictly showroom-style classic car event.
3Cost Breakdown
Tickets and access details are published via the event TicketTailor page; the listing shows access from Saturday 09:00 to Sunday 17:00. Specific ticket types and availability are on the organiser's site.
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