GOODWOOD Festival of Speed brings fast car enthusiasts together for a weekend of racing and discovery.
The 2023 edition of this motorsport celebration has seen the event's closure after two days of festivities.
Why is Goodwood Festival of Speed cancelled?
The Goodwood Festival of Speed was scheduled from July 13, 2023, until July 16, 2023.
The festival is based at Goodwood House in Chichester, West Sussex every year since it was founded.
Goodwood Festival was founded by Charles Gordon-Lennox, 11th Duke of Richmond, in 1993.
On Friday, July 14, 2023, fans were forced to view the spectacles under umbrellas and gazebos due to heavy rains.
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Despite the washout conditions, thousands of fans descended on Goodwood House for the event.
The rain and winds had already caused a programme alteration with the Red Arrows display being called off.
In order to give ticket holders as much warning as possible, organisers called off Saturday's events.
In a statement on the Goodwood website, organisers announced that all events on Saturday, July 15, 2023, will be cancelled.
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They said: "It is with deep regret that the Festival of Speed will not go ahead tomorrow (Saturday 15th July 2023).
"On-site safety is our highest priority and the forecasted high winds will pose a serious risk to various temporary structures across the site.
This cancellation is the first in the event's 30-year history with both fans and organisers disappointed with the turn of events.
Many took to Twitter to share their thoughts, one fan tweeted: "Safety first. Totally understand. Just such a shame for those with Saturday tickets. My son is so disappointed."
Another tweeted: "What a great shame for all involved, it's such a fantastic occasion."
Some fans disagree with the organiser's decision, one person tweeted: "Very disappointing and I think a huge overreaction to the weather."
Will Goodwood return in 2023?
The festival organisers stated the events will continue for their final day on Sunday, July 17, 2023.
The Goodwood Twitter account announced that Saturday ticket holders will not be able to attend on Sunday as it is already sold out.
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According to the Goodwood website, they are looking into the possibility of Saturday ticket holders rolling their tickets over to the 2024 festival.
Nothing has been confirmed yet, but if Saturday ticket holders want a refund, they will be contacted soon with further information.
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