Goodwood revival vs FOS
Discussion
Hi All,
Attended the Festival of speed last year for the first time, enjoyed it no end and will be back but sadly not this year because of clashing obligations, considering going to the revival in September. Just wondering how it compares, is it a similar layout to the FOS just with older cars and people dress up, do you see more/less, is a grandstand ticket a must because there is actual racing rather than the hillclimb?
Would really appreciate the input of those who have attended both, which is your favourite?
Attended the Festival of speed last year for the first time, enjoyed it no end and will be back but sadly not this year because of clashing obligations, considering going to the revival in September. Just wondering how it compares, is it a similar layout to the FOS just with older cars and people dress up, do you see more/less, is a grandstand ticket a must because there is actual racing rather than the hillclimb?
Would really appreciate the input of those who have attended both, which is your favourite?
patmahe said:
Hi All,
Attended the Festival of speed last year for the first time, enjoyed it no end and will be back but sadly not this year because of clashing obligations, considering going to the revival in September. Just wondering how it compares, is it a similar layout to the FOS just with older cars and people dress up, do you see more/less, is a grandstand ticket a must because there is actual racing rather than the hillclimb?
Would really appreciate the input of those who have attended both, which is your favourite?
Well, the two events are totaly different, and obviously in a different place, so no layout similarities.Attended the Festival of speed last year for the first time, enjoyed it no end and will be back but sadly not this year because of clashing obligations, considering going to the revival in September. Just wondering how it compares, is it a similar layout to the FOS just with older cars and people dress up, do you see more/less, is a grandstand ticket a must because there is actual racing rather than the hillclimb?
Would really appreciate the input of those who have attended both, which is your favourite?
It depends what you like - personally I have next to no interest in FoS, but lots of interest in Revival.
It has got too busy over the last few years - to the point of it being unpleasant if you are only sticking to the main areas.
Only ever had a grandstand ticket once - and barely used it. I wanted to get out and see stuff rather than watch wat was coming past. It depends what you like.
Some people like the 'theatre' of it - I am not so keen.
I tend to get around the back at St Mary's and you can see some actual racing without all the pretence and all that guff.
No ideas for a name said:
patmahe said:
Hi All,
Attended the Festival of speed last year for the first time, enjoyed it no end and will be back but sadly not this year because of clashing obligations, considering going to the revival in September. Just wondering how it compares, is it a similar layout to the FOS just with older cars and people dress up, do you see more/less, is a grandstand ticket a must because there is actual racing rather than the hillclimb?
Would really appreciate the input of those who have attended both, which is your favourite?
Well, the two events are totaly different, and obviously in a different place, so no layout similarities.Attended the Festival of speed last year for the first time, enjoyed it no end and will be back but sadly not this year because of clashing obligations, considering going to the revival in September. Just wondering how it compares, is it a similar layout to the FOS just with older cars and people dress up, do you see more/less, is a grandstand ticket a must because there is actual racing rather than the hillclimb?
Would really appreciate the input of those who have attended both, which is your favourite?
It depends what you like - personally I have next to no interest in FoS, but lots of interest in Revival.
It has got too busy over the last few years - to the point of it being unpleasant if you are only sticking to the main areas.
Only ever had a grandstand ticket once - and barely used it. I wanted to get out and see stuff rather than watch wat was coming past. It depends what you like.
Some people like the 'theatre' of it - I am not so keen.
I tend to get around the back at St Mary's and you can see some actual racing without all the pretence and all that guff.
Revival - Cars of various vintages racing (properly racing too) around the Goodwood circuit whilst people dress up in stuff their grandparents wore 80 years ago. Whilst about 2 miles away is FoS - A celebration of cars with some racing up the driveway.
Personally I liked both. I found there was probably more to see as FoS but that the Revival was a more interesting day.
Personally I liked both. I found there was probably more to see as FoS but that the Revival was a more interesting day.
RustyMX5 said:
Revival - Cars of various vintages racing (properly racing too) around the Goodwood circuit whilst people dress up in stuff their grandparents wore 80 years ago. Whilst about 2 miles away is FoS - A celebration of cars with some racing up the driveway.
Personally I liked both. I found there was probably more to see as FoS but that the Revival was a more interesting day.
Before the clamp-down after the Shoreham crash the air display at the Revival was excellent. The era is 1948-1966Personally I liked both. I found there was probably more to see as FoS but that the Revival was a more interesting day.
motco said:
RustyMX5 said:
Revival - Cars of various vintages racing (properly racing too) around the Goodwood circuit whilst people dress up in stuff their grandparents wore 80 years ago. Whilst about 2 miles away is FoS - A celebration of cars with some racing up the driveway.
Personally I liked both. I found there was probably more to see as FoS but that the Revival was a more interesting day.
Before the clamp-down after the Shoreham crash the air display at the Revival was excellent. The era is 1948-1966Personally I liked both. I found there was probably more to see as FoS but that the Revival was a more interesting day.
However WW2 'get up' is accepted as a nod to the circuit being located on a satellite station for RAF Tangmere. Wartime RAF uniform is popular plus land girls, etc. The Goodwood Actors Guild usually have one or two wartime spivs circulating in the crowd with a case of nylons and knicker elastic, like Private Walker in Dads Army.
As mentioned the air displays used to be brilliant. Planes in the sky several times every day.
The OP may find a look around the Goodwood website useful for further information. A grandstand is handy, but you can bring chairs. My standing days are over, I always have a grandstand seat.
Edited by gt40steve on Wednesday 8th May 20:55
I've been to the Revival once and the FOS a few times.
Watching the Revival on TV, I see the same cars I saw there 15 years ago, whereas the FOS has a few regulars, but there's something different to see every time.
If you like car racing, the Revival (or Member's meeting for a more eclectic and varied selection) is better than the FOS though, where the cars just basically drive up a road, often very sedately.
M
Watching the Revival on TV, I see the same cars I saw there 15 years ago, whereas the FOS has a few regulars, but there's something different to see every time.
If you like car racing, the Revival (or Member's meeting for a more eclectic and varied selection) is better than the FOS though, where the cars just basically drive up a road, often very sedately.
M
marcosgt said:
I've been to the Revival once and the FOS a few times.
Watching the Revival on TV, I see the same cars I saw there 15 years ago, whereas the FOS has a few regulars, but there's something different to see every time.
If you like car racing, the Revival (or Member's meeting for a more eclectic and varied selection) is better than the FOS though, where the cars just basically drive up a road, often very sedately.
M
Unless it's Mike Whiddett who usually drives slowly but sideways in a cloud of tyre smoke. Watching the Revival on TV, I see the same cars I saw there 15 years ago, whereas the FOS has a few regulars, but there's something different to see every time.
If you like car racing, the Revival (or Member's meeting for a more eclectic and varied selection) is better than the FOS though, where the cars just basically drive up a road, often very sedately.
M
Watching some of the revival highlights on YouTube is probably the easiest way to see what it's about...
https://youtu.be/tQvi54IIJV4?si=nSnDOBau-OBcDXjp
I think only Sunday tickets available now. Personally I would recommend a roving grandstand pass if you are actually interested in watching some races.
Trackside crowding is a problem unless you move away from the main show areas and paddocks.
Map from previous years can be found on Goodwood website which show the layout
https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-reviv...
https://youtu.be/tQvi54IIJV4?si=nSnDOBau-OBcDXjp
I think only Sunday tickets available now. Personally I would recommend a roving grandstand pass if you are actually interested in watching some races.
Trackside crowding is a problem unless you move away from the main show areas and paddocks.
Map from previous years can be found on Goodwood website which show the layout
https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/goodwood-reviv...
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