AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL 2013 - Questions and What To Expect.

AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL 2013 - Questions and What To Expect.

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Stuart

11,635 posts

253 months

Thursday 3rd January 2013
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^^ What he said.

The PH element of the show is open for the whole four days, however you can't buy a public ticket for Thursday or Friday. They are only open to trade eligible or MSA Licence holders/BRSCC members.

Hence the consumer marketing focuses on the weekend show, but a lot of the marketing you'll see here and on places like Autosport advertises the 10-13 dates. Confusing I realise, but Autosport International is effectively a trade show and a consumer show wrapped up into one event.

RobTVR.

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2,393 posts

151 months

Thursday 3rd January 2013
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Stuart said:
^^ What he said.

The PH element of the show is open for the whole four days, however you can't buy a public ticket for Thursday or Friday. They are only open to trade eligible or MSA Licence holders/BRSCC members.

Hence the consumer marketing focuses on the weekend show, but a lot of the marketing you'll see here and on places like Autosport advertises the 10-13 dates. Confusing I realise, but Autosport International is effectively a trade show and a consumer show wrapped up into one event.
Okay, i'm still a little unsure about this though. I've got trade day tickets for Autosport International on the Friday, so do i get access to the Pistonheads show or don't i?

Please say yes.... frown

Stuart

11,635 posts

253 months

Thursday 3rd January 2013
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RobTVR. said:
Okay, i'm still a little unsure about this though. I've got trade day tickets for Autosport International on the Friday, so do i get access to the Pistonheads show or don't i?

Please say yes.... frown
With the exception of the Live Action Arena, all tickets (public or trade) give you access to all areas once you're inside the show. There are no barriers to the PH show, just a change of carpet colour and content from the main hall.

RobTVR.

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2,393 posts

151 months

Thursday 3rd January 2013
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Stuart said:
RobTVR. said:
Okay, i'm still a little unsure about this though. I've got trade day tickets for Autosport International on the Friday, so do i get access to the Pistonheads show or don't i?

Please say yes.... frown
With the exception of the Live Action Arena, all tickets (public or trade) give you access to all areas once you're inside the show. There are no barriers to the PH show, just a change of carpet colour and content from the main hall.
Hooray! That's great news, thanks very much.

Furyblade_Lee

4,112 posts

226 months

Thursday 3rd January 2013
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Ha ha I have been to the trade day the last 3 years and NEVER gone into the PH bit as they never advertise it as open and assume it is not!!!!!!! Genius!!! The current ad clearly states open Saturday and Sunday only!! Would it hurt just to say it is open all 4 days, trade only Thursday and Friday and public Saturday and Sunday? Or am I being too simplistic??

Vladikar

635 posts

170 months

Thursday 3rd January 2013
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Me and a friend of mine are coming on Sunday, few questions:

1) Can we spend loads of money on stuff we don't need?

2) Is the oval arena outside? If so will the rain impact any performances?

3) How long can we expect to be occupied for with everything?

andylaurence

438 posts

213 months

Friday 4th January 2013
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Vladikar said:
Me and a friend of mine are coming on Sunday, few questions:

1) Can we spend loads of money on stuff we don't need?

2) Is the oval arena outside? If so will the rain impact any performances?

3) How long can we expect to be occupied for with everything?
1. Yes
2. No
3. All day

Vladikar

635 posts

170 months

Friday 4th January 2013
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Thanks very much biggrin

Bobafett

72 posts

215 months

Friday 4th January 2013
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I fancy this, but not privileged enough to get a freebie trade show ticket for the Friday. So it's £34 for a ticket on the gate, yikes. Earl March has a lot to answer for driving up prices for events in the UK. European equivalents are no way near these rip off prices - or am I missing something??

Sarge 4x4

2,371 posts

207 months

Saturday 5th January 2013
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Shame but everyone want's something for nothing, don't be such a Tight Wad.

Dave_M

5,486 posts

226 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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Bobafett said:
I fancy this, but not privileged enough to get a freebie trade show ticket for the Friday. So it's £34 for a ticket on the gate, yikes. Earl March has a lot to answer for driving up prices for events in the UK. European equivalents are no way near these rip off prices - or am I missing something??
I understand there is a Group On offer till tomorrow where tickets are about £16.

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/leicester/haymarket...


Edited by Dave_M on Sunday 6th January 16:47

TedMaul

2,092 posts

215 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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Any floorplan? Every year someoen has a link to one tho its never advertised on the ai website....

Stuart

11,635 posts

253 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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TedMaul said:
Any floorplan? Every year someoen has a link to one tho its never advertised on the ai website....
Believe it or not, at this late stage it probably isn't completely done. There are always last minute changes.

rikt81

6 posts

137 months

Sunday 6th January 2013
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will i be able to pick up a PH sticker there?

RobTVR.

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2,393 posts

151 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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Anyone know where i can find a floor map of the trade days at Autosport International? Looker on the website but i can't find the damn thing anywhere. frown

Stuart

11,635 posts

253 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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It won't be there yet, or at all. It'll be in the programme when you get there, or the usual large maps in the halls.


RobTVR.

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151 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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Stuart said:
It won't be there yet, or at all. It'll be in the programme when you get there, or the usual large maps in the halls.
How come? They have had the maps online in previous years when the Classic Motor Show was on so how come they don't have any for Autosport International?

The reason i want one is because i like to plan out a route around the show so i visit all the places i want to go to first and don't miss anything...

Stuart

11,635 posts

253 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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RobTVR. said:
How come? They have had the maps online in previous years when the Classic Motor Show was on so how come they don't have any for Autosport International?

The reason i want one is because i like to plan out a route around the show so i visit all the places i want to go to first and don't miss anything...
The Classic Motor Show is a different show.

RobTVR.

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2,393 posts

151 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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Stuart said:
RobTVR. said:
How come? They have had the maps online in previous years when the Classic Motor Show was on so how come they don't have any for Autosport International?

The reason i want one is because i like to plan out a route around the show so i visit all the places i want to go to first and don't miss anything...
The Classic Motor Show is a different show.
Same venue.

Stuart

11,635 posts

253 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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RobTVR. said:
Same venue.
The NEC is just a venue rented by exhibitions companies. It doesn't stage Autosport International, it simply rents the floorspace to the organiser.