The Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is excited to announce big changes to the Goodwood Actions Sports (GAS) arena, including a new location and layout, more live shows featuring top BMX, Mountain Biking, Trials and Freestyle Motocross riders, as well as a new E-Sports zone.
A Bigger, Bolder GAS Action Sports Arena for 2019
For 2019, GAS has moved to north of the cricket pitch to create more space for a refreshed layout and bigger live shows. Riders will be challenged in new ways with a completely different course that utilises shipping containers, sculpted dirt, modular structures and ramps. Fans will be immersed in world-class action sports, experiencing the skill and intensity of the world’s greatest athletes up close.
“World-class riders. World-class crowd. World-class action.”
For the first time at the Festival of Speed, GAS will include a brand new GAS E-Sports Zone, where customers will play the latest action sports games within the GAS compound, competing against GAS athletes and friends in the fully interactive zone. Visitors will also be able to enter in to a daily competition and be crowned on the GAS podium in exactly the same way as the athletes.
With the calibre of two wheeled action sports athletes attending GAS this year, the level of riding will be at an all-time high. The new competition format will include:
- FMX Best Trick
- BMX Big Air
- MTB Best Run
- FMX Best Trick
- Never-been-done-before’ GAS moments
Combining the riders’ competitive nature with cheering crowds, the new format will deliver fresh tricks and push boundaries.
British freestyle motocross riders Dan Whitby, Samson Eaton and Arran Powley are part of the UK’s Bolddog FMX Team and will return to the Festival of Speed this summer along with Russian Freestyle Motocross rider Alexey Kolesnikov. The BMX line up will feature X Games Medalist Cory ‘Nasty’ Nastazio, TJ Ellis and the UK’s Ben Wallace and Kye Forte.
Joining them will be Flatland BMX rider Lee Musselwhite, as well as top mountain bikers; Matt Jones, Sam Reynolds, Tom Reynolds, Freddy Pulman and Daryl Brown. When asked what his favourite part of the Festival of Speed, Matt Jones said “The best part of FOS is the atmosphere and it’s great to spend time with all the riders and crowds outside of our normal riding environment.”
“At Goodwood, action sports aren’t just watched — they’re experienced up close.”
With bigger and better live shows, GAS has stepped up another gear and will be a fully immersive zone with a packed-out schedule that will entertain fans thought the entire day. The fully choreographed shows will showcase the best in Freestyle Motocross, BMX, Mountain Bike, Trials and Flatland BMX.
As part of the new layout, the arena will feature a new GAS Action Sports Bar – offering refreshments throughout the day; and athlete pit areas, where event-goers will be able to get up close and personal with the bikes and GAS athletes as they prepare for their competitions and shows in the arena.
Those inspired by the GAS arena will have the opportunity to get involved in the action, in an extensive Experience Zone for members of the public to learn and try a number of different bikes. With different tracks, experienced instructors and full kit, the Experience Zone will be perfectly set up for those just looking to have a go or improve their two-wheeled skills. New for 2019 the experiences will be free and pre-bookable on Goodwood.com, closer to the event.
For the Festival of Speed, tickets can be purchased at Goodwood.com or by calling Customer Sales on 01243 755055.
