The Goodwood Festival of Speed has returned for another year, transforming the West Sussex countryside into one of the world's biggest celebrations of automotive culture.
Founded in 1993 by the Duke of Richmond, the annual event has grown into a must-visit get-together for the motoring calendar, bringing together manufacturers, collectors, racing drivers and enthusiasts for four days of iconic machinery, cutting-edge innovation and the legendary hill climb. From historic classics to next-generation performance cars, Goodwood has become the place where the past, present and future of the automotive industry come together to celebrate one thing: speed.
This year, CULTED headed to Goodwood with Land Rover Defender to experience the festival first-hand, spending the day exploring some of the weekend's biggest showcases. Alongside the latest Defender models, visitors could get up close with everything from high-performance Mercedes-AMG cars to immaculately restored vintage Porche's with every corner of the estate offering another glimpse into automotive history and design.
Away from the track, Goodwood continued made us feel as welcome as ever. Barbecue stations served up food throughout the day, while luxury glamping setups gave guests the chance to experience the festival in style, turning a weekend of horsepower into a countryside retreat.
As manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of performance, design and technology, the Goodwood Festival of Speed remains one of the few places where every era of car culture can be celebrated in one setting. For CULTED, it was a chance to experience one of the UK's most iconic summer events alongside Land Rover Defender and see exactly why Goodwood continues to attract visitors from around the globe year after year.
