Unique Aston Martin and Rally Stage experience

Two of the most revered and respected names in the world of motor sport, Goodwood and Prodrive, are announcing an exciting partnership, providing a truly unique ‘track day’ experience, that combines use of the lovingly-restored West Sussex-based Goodwood Motor Circuit and authentic Goodwood Forest Rally Stage; using powerful works-prepared Prodrive Aston Martin and rally-specification Subaru Impreza race cars.

Goodwood’s links with racing Aston Martins date back over 50 years, including most famously the 1959 Goodwood Tourist Trophy, when Sir Stirling Moss won against the odds in his DBR1. Goodwood’s connections with one of the world’s leading motor sport teams, Prodrive, are a little more recent, yet still go back to the very early days of the famed Festival of Speed.

Following in the wheel tracks of Sir Stirling’s Aston, small, intimate groups of corporate users can now experience the sheer thrill of taking the wheel of an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, the very latest offering from this legendary marque. There will also be an opportunity to drive Prodrive’s dynamic track prepared version of the AMV8 incorporating handling, braking and 425bhp upgrades.

For the ultimate experience, a drive in the Aston Martin DBRS9 endurance racecar - inspired by Aston Martin’s 2006 Le Mans entry - will complete the track experience. Goodwood have also made it possible to arrange for Sir Stirling to join the event with his original DBR1.

Then, in the same day, participants can whiz up to the Goodwood Forest Rally Stage, and sample a genuine works rally-specification Subaru Impreza, making for a unique combination that simply can not be sampled anywhere else in the world. The Goodwood Forest Rally Stage is a purpose-built facility, originally designed specifically for the Festival of Speed by rallying legend Hannu Mikkola.

Powered by a team of top rally drivers to provide a thrilling demonstration of sideways driving, Prodrive’s specially prepared Group N Subaru rally cars will power each guest downhill through the dense woodlands before emerging into the sunlight at the top of the stage, whilst the guests act as co-drivers for the rally pro. Guests can also drive themselves in a Prodrive-prepared Subaru STI WRX on a special course.

The modern Jackie Stewart Pavilion will offer all guests a stylish base for their day at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit, with unrivalled views from the balcony overlooking both the paddocks and track, including the iconic Goodwood chicane.

Commenting on Prodrive at Goodwood, the Earl of March says “I am truly delighted to have a Prodrive on board with this unique and exciting track day initiative. It is a real honour to be in partnership with a world-class, professional motor sport operation like Prodrive.”

Prodrive chairman and chief executive, David Richards, said: "I have known Lord March for many years and was delighted when he suggested the idea of a Prodrive day at Goodwood. I thought it was the perfect environment for people to experience the thrill of riding in the latest Subaru rally and Aston Martin racing cars on a true forest stage, on one of the fastest circuits in the country."

The Prodrive at Goodwood Aston Martin and Rally Stage experience is available strictly to corporate customers only, for between 15 and 20 guests only.

For more information on this exciting new initiative, email: prodrive@goodwood.co.uk.