Organizers of the Goodwood Festival of Speed will not hold events as planned on Saturday for the first time in 30 years due to concerns about high winds. announced late on friday. Concerns about potential damage to temporary structures prompted late cancellations after a long Friday with dismal (proper?) weather in the UK that promised to turn worse before the crisis. exam on Saturday.
Event organizers said Saturday ticket holders will receive a refund and Sunday events will go ahead as planned. Here is the full announcement from the Duke of Richmond and the Festival of Speed Team.
We deeply regret having to make the decision that the Goodwood Festival of Speed will not take place tomorrow (Saturday 15 July 2023). After consulting with meteorologists, health and safety experts and other key stakeholders, we have made the decision to close the event venue due to High wind warning for the Goodwood area.
Site safety is our highest priority and high winds are forecast to pose a serious risk to various temporary structures throughout the site. We politely ask that you do not travel to Goodwood or attempt to access the site.
This decision has not been made easily and His Highness, The Duke of Richmond, along with the entire Festival of Speed team, are deeply saddened that we will not be holding the Saturday event for the first time in our calendar. its 30-year history.
The event will continue as planned on Sunday.
Please note: Sunday is a sell-out day. Anyone with a Saturday ticket will not be able to access the site. All ticket holders on Saturday will be notified in the coming days of the refund and we ask that customers requesting a refund please do not attempt to contact the box office on the weekend.
Please pass this message on to any other ticket holders in your group.
Thank you for your understanding – further updates will be provided via email shortly. If you go camping on the weekend, you can stay at the campsites. Please be careful during high winds and consider removing the gazebo and awning, securing the tent with additional pegs, or removing it during periods of the strongest winds. If you have any issues, please stay in touch with Goodwood through our campsite managers at the office.
