Retro Rides Weekender

9 - 10 May 2026

Goodwood Circuit

We return once again to the hallowed ground of Goodwood Circuit, bringing that unique Retro Rides vibe. Themed display areas, thousands of pre-2000 cars, track action, laid back atmosphere, good people and good times.

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The Areas

With so much going on at Weekender 2026 we've broken it down in to more bite sized chunks. Each area is a show within a show for you to enjoy.

INFIELD

Located through the tunnel under the track Infield plays host to our themed paddocks, our trade and retail areas, as well as the place to see the cars that are about to head out on track.

Belly Tankers

A drop tank was used as external fuel reserve for combat aircraft (mainly) in the 2nd World War. After the war hot rodders searching for more aerodynamic forms for getting speed at Bonneville salt flats hit upon the idea of equipping these old aeroplane parts with wheels, steering, a motor and a cutout that someone could sit in. The Belly Tank was born. For Weekender 2026 we'll have a line up of these raw and fantastic machines who will also be in action on the track. A fantastic slice of modified car history and the ingenuity of early hot rodding.

CTCRC

We're incredibly pleased to have the Classic Touring Car Racing Club returning to Weekender. Bringing with them a great selection of classic touring cars and associated series. From pre-66 Touring Cars all the way up to the wild Super Tourers of the 90's and early 2000's the CTCRC has got you covered. Expect them on display in paddock 1 and on the track across the Saturday. Sunday get up close and have a look around in a more relaxed atmosphere.

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Deadline

Our area for new builds coming in 2026, from over winter projects to multi-year builds that are finally seeing the light of day. This is the place to see them.

Applications are now closed, we've had a huge response.

Rave From The Grave

The car world is littered with makes that didn't make it, from AC to Triumph, Alvis to Saab, or even Austin to Wolseley. We're here to celebrate those that fell by the wayside, got absorbed or even just renamed. If you are a custodian of one of these cars from deceased brands we want you.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS AREA

Saloonatics

In a world of SUVs, Crossovers, 4x4 and hot hatches a Saloon is now a rare beast. Once though they were the dominant car shape, from shops to tip trips to holidays, the family vehicle of choice. We're here to celebrate this, as a bonus we know they really respond well to modification, so we're expected some awesome things, from VIP to track weapons.

Now we know this is going to result in some "but technically this is a saloon" type applications, what we're looking for is 3 boxes, bonnet, cabin, separate boot, 4 door mainly, but there are some 2 door, and we'd love to see some pillarless action*.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SALOONATICS

THE PARK

Under the leafy trees where the vibes are idyllic we find a selection of hand pick displays and invited guest displays.

Outlaw Flat Four

We've tried to never lose touch with the VW scene, and have long wanted to get a few of our favourites for a display at Weekender. The calendars rarely aligned, 2026 has given us a boon though. So we are really excited to have Outlaw Flat Four and friends along. Drag racing aircooled VWs isn't the most obvious thing to do, but boy do they impress. Some seriously quick cars in VW Drag Racing circles.

And if we've got drag cars on site, well we know we can get them in action too.

Giant Killers

Our friends at Giant Killers are joining us this year to bring some of that 40's style custom flavour to our event. Giant Killers are no stranger to events having run their own highly regarded show for a good while. They are taking 2026 off, so we jumped at the chance to offer them a place to meet and show the wider community what they are about.

Lay N Play Lowriders

Our friends at Lay N Play make a welcome return with a great collection of lowriders, we've given them even more room this year to fill and play. Expect awesome bouncing cars and great vibes from the UK Lowriding scene.

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Kaido Racers

Wild styled cars hailing from Japan have long been a part of Retro Rides DNA, our own Toyota GX71 being one part of that. With more Kaido Racer builds emerging in the UK we decided now is the time to celebrate. From the extreme Fukuoka and Chibaragi styles, to the slightly more restrained Kyusha cars as well as fun single use one event builds, we'll be showcasing a cross section of what this style is all about.

A show parade both days gives you a chance to see and hear what these cars are all about.  They also go hand in hand with our Gentsuki  scooter display, so expect some fun photo opportunities.

NSRA

The biggest hot rod club in Europe is back representing at Weekender with the pre29 younger members section. Sure to put on a great display of a range of rods and customs. Go check them out and get involved.

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FORECOURT

Our Community hub, incorporating club displays on Sunday, the Rec Center, Music, Food and Drink, the perfect place to come hang out with friends and make new ones.

Club Displays

One of our very favourite things is to provide space for clubs to gather at the show. Our Sunday Club display brings together a huge range of clubs and cars from across the spectrum of retro cars. Club space starts from as few as three cars.

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Wash Bay With AVA

Returning for 2026 AVA of Norway are bringing their washbay back. Your chance to get hands on with their products, learn tips and tricks you can apply to your own washing and detailing. You might even be lucky enough to get your car in the bay and given a good going over.

Heritage Skills Academy

We'd be nothing without the skills to build cars, whether we're working on our own things, or taking them to specialists, metalwork and fabrication skills are what keeps our cars alive in the long run. We've partnered with the Heritage Skills Academy to provide and area where you can go and learn about what they do, find out about apprenticeships and one off courses they run.

In a world of generative AI, these hard, manual skills are more important than ever.

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Rec Center and Radio Control

Our Small Scale area returns again for 2026. To be found in the Rec Center in the middle of the Forecourt. We'll have modern and vintage RC displays, RC Truck and Offroad demos. On Sunday we'll have a Show and Shine which anyone can enter, it will have public voting as well as judged voting, so get your application in if you want to be part of the public vote.

The Rec center is also the perfect place to take five minutes to recharge, have a browse of some magazines, take the load off your feet before heading back out into the awesomeness of Retro Rides Weekender.

SE Mk2 Golfs & Kentish

On the Saturday we'll be hosting our friends from South Eastern Mk2 Golfs on the lawn outside of the Tyrrell building, bringing an excellent selection of Mk2 Golfs they have become a bit of a Saturday fixture for us now, a great group of people with a great group of cars.

On Sunday the equally great Kentish will be taking over the space, a huge range of cars and an absolutely lovely bunch of people, the next generation of Retro car enthusiasts.

ACROSS THE SITE

From the track to all those little nooks and crannies that Goodwood has we've stuff every area of the venue with things to see, make sure you explore

Track Action

At the heart of Retro Rides Weekender is track action. We've always been about cars in motion, from the first event we ran nearly twenty years ago, to today. We have cars in action both days, with full track sessions on the Saturday, and Auto Solo on the Sunday.

Saturday

Early and Late Morning full track sprint, 3 runs
Early Afternoon is our Special Stage
Late Afternoon full track sprints
Noise Limit 105db

Morning Sessions are £79, Afternoon £69

Special Stage is section of the track, all in front of the crowd, ideal for firebreathing rally cars, or smaller cars that will max out their top speed on the long straights, and everything in between.

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Sunday

Sunday we run our Autosolo, across the day, a great way to get our on track in an enjoyable and slightly lower risk way.
All sorts of machinery has taken to the autosolo from large American vans to Mini sprints.
We aim for at least three runs for everyone, and often will go well over that.

Only £39
A super fun way to get out on track with your car.

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Retro Parking

Weekender is about that huge range of cars, and that is where you come in. If you arrive in a pre-2000 car you'll be in the show area, on the Saturday we spread cars across the site, on Sunday we use the track for Retro Parking, until that is full and we spread back through the site.

No need to book, just make sure you've got your ticket when you arrive and you are good to go.

Please be aware it is possible that the site can run out of room, so please be understanding if that does happen. We're trying our best here.

Food and Drink

As ever Retro Rides Weekender will bring you a range of fantastic food and drink. Every caterer is carefully picked to make sure we have a range of high quality options. If you are spending the day with us then me make sure you can eat great food too.

Trade and Retail

We'll be bringing together a selection of trade and retail this year, from car parts to clothes, toys to turbos, our trade and retail areas have delights to tempt your wallet.

Media

We're always happy to welcome press and other media to Retro Rides events, if you wish to be considered for press access please fill out the form and let us know what you are about.

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