Star Insure offers ultimate Goodwood Festival of Speed prize
The paddocks at the 2025 Festival of Speed. Photos: Tom Baigent.
New Zealand specialist vehicle insurer, Star Insure, has launched the ultimate prize for fans of fast cars and historic homes, a trip for two to the world-renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom.
Valued at over $50,000, the "Ultimate Goodwood Experience" is the first major competition of this magnitude in Star Insure’s history.
Held on the sprawling grounds of Goodwood House in West Sussex, the Festival of Speed is the ultimate "Garden Party of the Gods." It is the only place on the planet where fans can stand inches away from legendary Formula 1 machines, iconic Le Mans winners, and the world’s rarest supercars as they scream up the famous 1.16-mile Hillclimb.
Hillclimb action at the 2025 Festival of Speed. Photo: PA Media.
From the grit of the Forest Rally Stage to the prestige of the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe’ Concours, it is a visceral, sensory-overload experience that defines the very pinnacle of the automotive world.
Gabrielle Byfield, GM Marketing & Communications, says the competition marks a defining moment for the company.
"This is the first time we have launched a competition of this scale, and it’s a bold statement of where Star Insure is headed," says Byfield.
"While many brands use these moments solely to chase new business, we were adamant that our existing family of policyholders—the people who have fuelled our growth from day one—come first. Every eligible policyholder can enter immediately; it’s our way of saying thank you for the trust they place in us."
Gordon Murray Central Feature at the 2025 Festival of Speed. Photo: Tom Baigent.
Byfield explains that the prize was designed by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.
"We don’t just insure cars; we live the lifestyle. We know our audience because we are our audience," says Byfield.
"We haven't just booked a trip; we’ve crafted an experience that only a true automotive enthusiast would truly appreciate. We wanted to give someone the chance to be right there in the paddocks, feeling the vibration of the engines and witnessing automotive history in motion. It’s an experience that money can’t easily buy, delivered by a team that understands why it matters."
All current Star Insure policyholders are automatically eligible to enter the draw here, along with any new policyholders that take up a policy during the promotional period (26 January to 31 May 2026).
