{"id":4772,"date":"2026-07-27T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=4772"},"modified":"2026-07-27T05:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T05:00:00","slug":"everything-to-know-about-the-goodwood-road-racing-club-of-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=4772","title":{"rendered":"Everything to Know About the Goodwood Road Racing Club of America"},"content":{"rendered":"

Goodwood\u2019s director of memberships shares the insider details about the brand’s latest launch.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Automotive enthusiasts will have heard the recent news that Goodwood Road Racing Club is expanding into the States. Starting in California, the Goodwood Road Racing Club of America<\/a> will launch in Summer 2027, with founding membership opening in early 2027.<\/p>\n

Its aim \u2013 much like its US counterpart \u2013 is simple: to bring people together through a shared love of cars. Alan Brewer, Goodwood\u2019s director of memberships, gives Elite Traveler<\/em> the inside scoop.<\/p>\n

See also: What Is The Concours Club? Miami\u2019s Ultra-Exclusive Motorsport Playground<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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F1 Teams at the 2026 Festival of Speed. This year’s theme, ‘The Rivals \u2013 Epic Racing Duels’, showcases some of the most iconic head-to-head battles in motorsport history \u00a9Matt Alexander \/ PA Media Assignments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is the Goodwood Road Racing Club of America?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The GRRC of America is a component of the Goodwood Road Racing Club, offering automotive experiences, access, and a shared sense of community for its members. Activities will be centered in California and Nevada to start, with plans to expand across the States.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe United States is our first international expansion of the GRRC, and we see it as an opportunity to bring the Goodwood experience closer to a community that already has a strong affinity for the brand,\u201d Brewer says. \u201cEvery year we welcome thousands of American visitors to our events [in the UK], and American drivers, riders, cars, bikes, teams, owners, partners, and sponsors have become an integral part of Members\u2019 Meeting, Festival of Speed, and Goodwood Revival.\u201d<\/p>\n

He believes that the launch of the GRRC of America is a \u201cnatural next step and allows us to bring the Goodwood spirit directly to a market with an extraordinary automotive culture and a strong appetite for meaningful, community-led experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goodwood has always celebrated \u201call types of automotive culture, not just a single marque, era or discipline,\u201d Brewer says, while acknowledging that American car culture is \u201cincredibly diverse, from hot rods and muscle cars to off-road competition, drag racing, NASCAR, IndyCar. It has a vibrant community of enthusiasts.\u201d<\/p>\n

One thing that excites him most about this venture is the reciprocal opportunity for ideas and inspiration: \u201cWe are bringing Goodwood to America, but we are equally keen to learn from the passion, accessibility, and scale that characterize American automotive culture,\u201d he reveals.<\/p>\n

See also:\u00a0Audi Unveils $700,000 Nuvolari Hybrid Supercar, Its Fastest Ever Model<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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F1 World Champion Lando Norris at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 \u00a9Jas Lehal \/ PA Media Assignments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How much is membership?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Membership pricing has not yet been released, but you can join the waitlist for free now. According to Brewer, a \u201csignificant amount of interest has come from people who already have a connection with Goodwood, whether through GRRC membership, attending our events regularly or traveling from the US to Festival of Speed and Revival.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those not so familiar with the brand have also expressed membership interest: \u201cWe\u2019ve seen a huge amount of enthusiasm from a much broader audience of American enthusiasts who may know the Goodwood name but have never had the opportunity to experience it first-hand.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 \u00a9Charlie Brenninkmeijer \/ Goodwood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What will the GRRC of America<\/strong> program include?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Speculation as to whether the Goodwood Road Racing Club of America will be like the UK version has been circulating. But Brewer is keen to ensure that while the Goodwood ethos remains consistent, \u201cthe GRRC of America is not intended to be a replica of the UK club. It is being designed specifically for American enthusiasts, with a strong emphasis on participation, driving, and year-round engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n

A full calendar of events can be expected, involving \u201ctrack days, driving tours, private visits, and curated gatherings, alongside a headline event at Willow Springs,\u201d he says. \u201cThat gives us the opportunity to create experiences that would not necessarily exist in the UK, reflecting the geography, roads, venues, and unique car culture that make up the American automotive tradition.\u201d An annual flagship Goodwood-style celebration of motorsport and American automotive culture is also on the cards.<\/p>\n

See also:\u00a0McLaren W1 Review: First Impressions of The Limited-Production Hypercar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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An F1 car on the hill climb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 \u00a9Matt Alexander \/ PA Media Assignments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What else will members get?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reciprocal arrangements will be in place between the two membership communities (UK and US), and Brewer believes that \u201ca key part of the concept is creating a genuine connection between America and Goodwood. We want members to feel connected to everything that makes Goodwood special, whether that is an experience in California or a memorable moment in West Sussex.\u201d<\/p>\n

Will the Festival of Speed ever take place in America?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That\u2019s not currently in the grand plans, according to Brewer: \u201cThe current focus is on establishing the GRRC of America and creating a distinctly American program of experiences and events.\u201d Plans currently in the works include a flagship event in California at Willow Springs in 2028.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, he says the team \u201cremain ambitious and open-minded. If there is one thing Goodwood’s history demonstrates, it is our willingness to evolve and pursue exciting opportunities when the time is right.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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