Along with the Revival's firm adherence to maintaining period grids, this commitment to authenticity also extends to practically everything within the facility. Beginning Friday, a post-1966 vehicle curfew is in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A period dress code is enforced within the paddock and is suggested elsewhere. Cell phones are discouraged and are actually banned in the paddock. Although these measures were considered over the top in 1998, people soon came to realize such thoroughness is absolutely necessary for period-authentic ambiance.
Today there are few objections and people are now eager to play their role in creating theater.
Because of Goodwood's former history as an RAF base, military vehicles and dress are common. Just as it was during the dark days of WWII, several military aircraft were also present and, like the race cars, they did not come to the Revival for static display. Throughout the weekend, Hawker Hurricanes, P51 Mustangs and Spitfires regularly plied Goodwood's sky as part of a 60th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Britain. A large convoy of appropriately aged Vauxhalls were used as taxis to ferry drivers and VIPs. The headquarters for these taxis was a corner of the paddock built and outfitted with accessories to replicate old service garages.