Rolex and the 2024 Goodwood Revival Honour Motoring Legacies With Devotion and Style - Speedway Digest

In typically English conditions, ever-changing skies greeted spectators as they arrived at the Goodwood Revival from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September. Undeterred by the onset of Autumn, guests embraced the three-day spectacle with unwavering enthusiasm and high spirits. This year, Rolex celebrates its 20th anniversary of partnership with the Goodwood Revival, supporting the event’s timeless appreciation of a bygone era and the mechanical and fashion innovations that continue to thrive today. The Swiss watchmaker is the Official Timepiece of the Goodwood Revival and Title Sponsor of the Rolex Drivers’ Club, a much-loved space which truly embodies the theatrical occasion.

Throughout the grounds the air was filled with the roar of engines and captivating performances, and the Duke of Richmond’s exacting attention to detail continues to be at the heart of the festivities. This edition, the immersive Rolex Drivers’ Club paid homage to winter sport’s, featuring an Alpine-inspired ski chalet, a bobsleigh team and snow-covered pine trees. During the weekend it was here that drivers and families sought shelter from the conditions and reminisced about days gone by. On track, vehicles from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s showcased their enduring sophistication and prowess, decades after their creation. While the Revival pays tribute to the past, it also embraces a forward-looking approach; the introduction of sustainable fuel across all 13 races solidified the event as the world’s first historic motor sport gathering to conduct racing exclusively in this way.

Celebrated as Revival Royalty, Rolex Testimonee and three-time FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart marked the 55th anniversary of his first World Championship win at Monza, Italy, this past weekend. Coinciding with this milestone, Sir Jackie unveiled the new home for the original Tyrrell Shed – the iconic garage where his 1971 and 1973 World Championship-winning vehicles were built. Following meticulous restoration, the shed has been moved to the Goodwood Motor Circuit to preserve its legacy and create a truly memorable step back in time. Reflecting on this magical moment and his illustrious career with Tyrrell, Sir Jackie shares:

“The weekend was special and emotional in many ways because I have reflected on the times that changed my life. Ken Tyrrell was a remarkable man and he saw great potential in me. We worked together throughout my career and formed a great relationship that saw us win three Formula 1 titles, and we achieved all of this, in this wooden hut. Goodwood Motor Circuit has been a big part of my career and the early moments with Tyrrell, at this track, paved the way for my future achievements.”

The Duke of Richmond fondly adds:

“Sir Jackie is an integral part of the Goodwood family and a regular attendee at the Revival, alongside Rolex. To host him here for the unveiling of the Tyrrell Shed is incredibly fitting, as he had his first test for Ken Tyrrell at Goodwood in 1964. Several years later, Sir Jackie became a Rolex Testimonee, before winning his first World Championship in 1969, of which he celebrates the 55th anniversary this past weekend.”

Often found enjoying the company of fellow racing drivers, Rolex Testimonee and nine-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Tom Kristensen competed in a number of exciting races this year. Having graced the Goodwood Motor Circuit for over a decade, Kristensen shares his admiration for the event:

“Throughout the weekend I raced three very different cars, including a 1955 Cooper-Jaguar in the Sussex Trophy and a 1961 Ferrari in the Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy – it was demanding but truly enjoyable. For the drivers, the upside to the rainy conditions was that we were able to spend more time in the Rolex Drivers’ Club reconnecting. The atmosphere was electric and it was special to celebrate 20 years of Rolex’s involvement.”

Bringing the event to a close, Rolex presented the Driver of the Meeting with a specially engraved Oyster Perpetual Datejust. Having displayed remarkable skill in upholding the sport’s tradition, this year the accolade was awarded to Oliver Bryant who placed first in the Sussex Trophy and the Whitsun Trophy. As dusk descended, the festivities continued at the retro-themed carnival situated Over the Road from the Goodwood Motor Circuit, bidding farewell to another year of one of the greatest historic motor sport gatherings.

Rolex PR