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The Story of Goodwood: The Duke Who Turned Heritage into a Global Motorsport Phenomenon | Extraordinary Life Stories
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds sits down with Charles Gordon‑Lennox, 11th Duke of Richmond in the historic surroundings of Goodwood House to uncover the remarkable journey behind one of Britain’s most iconic estates and motorsport events.
From growing up surrounded by the legacy of his grandfather, to reinventing that heritage for a modern world, the Duke shares how passion for cars, history, and community led to the creation of the globally celebrated Goodwood Festival of Speed.What began in 1993 as a bold experiment, with little more than a hill, a string line…
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