FOS 2016

[Darranu]

Excellent cheers

[bramhilgersom]

I'm going to the FOS for the first time this year and I'm now buying tickets. Do I need to go for the general admission or would you also buy access to the grandstand?

[ecsrobin]

bramhilgersom said:

I'm going to the FOS for the first time this year and I'm now buying tickets. Do I need to go for the general admission or would you also buy access to the grandstand?

For your first time you won't have time to stop and sit in a grandstand.

[Birkin1932]

I'd get a grandstand seat. If its packed the kids won't see much on the hill climb. Also its a good place to get out of the sun or rest your legs.

[creaghadoos]

i had grandstand tickets a few times and didnt really take the use out of them, they would very good if you are the sort of person who can sit for a few hours and watch the action.

it is a good idea to get grandstand tickets for the sunday if only to watch the shootout

[Basil1903]

Happy Valentine day

I've got 2 spare Sunday entrance tickets - happy for £60 each and 2 Sunday grandstands £48 each. So small savings against face cost

[bramhilgersom]

Thanks for all the replies! I decided to take the tickets for the grandstand for 1 day because we'll bring our old man and they need to rest once in a while

[FurballS2000]

I am thinking of going to the FOS this year, it'll be my first time so I was hoping for some advice.

We are thinking of just going for one day, probably either the saturday or sunday, is there any real difference between the 2 days?

I'll probably be driving from Kent(~2 hour drive), will I need to leave at stupid-o'clock to avoid ridiculous queues?

Any advice for a first-time visitor welcome!

Cheers

[ecsrobin]

FurballS2000 said:

I am thinking of going to the FOS this year, it'll be my first time so I was hoping for some advice.

We are thinking of just going for one day, probably either the saturday or sunday, is there any real difference between the 2 days?

I'll probably be driving from Kent(~2 hour drive), will I need to leave at stupid-o'clock to avoid ridiculous queues?

Any advice for a first-time visitor welcome!

Cheers

Aim to arrive between 7-8 to avoid traffic and make the most of your day. Sunday has the top 20 shootout.

[FurballS2000]

ecsrobin said:

Aim to arrive between 7-8 to avoid traffic and make the most of your day. Sunday has the top 20 shootout.

Does that also mean it's the busiest day?

I guess I'll have to have an early start then!

[AyBee]

Anymore for anymore on the Saturday vs Sunday debate please?

[ecsrobin]

FurballS2000 said:

ecsrobin said:

Aim to arrive between 7-8 to avoid traffic and make the most of your day. Sunday has the top 20 shootout.

Does that also mean it's the busiest day?

I guess I'll have to have an early start then!

They are all "the busiest day" the event is a sell out Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

[Lynchie999]

ecsrobin said:

FurballS2000 said:

ecsrobin said:

Aim to arrive between 7-8 to avoid traffic and make the most of your day. Sunday has the top 20 shootout.

Does that also mean it's the busiest day?

I guess I'll have to have an early start then!

They are all "the busiest day" the event is a sell out Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

i'd say from 3-4pm onwards on sundays its less busy at the same time than on the saturday... as people start to leave if they are travelling a long way...

but everyday is rammed normally....

[mhh]

AyBee said:

Anymore for anymore on the Saturday vs Sunday debate please?

I was a first timer last year and did Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I preferred Saturday to Sunday - as the crowd was fractionally smaller. Mind you, I'm down for all three days again this year. You can't go wrong on any day.

[creaghadoos]

saturday or sunday either way, you will only just scratch the surface. i went on the thursday for the first time last year and i found it great for getting a bit of peace to see round a bit more.

first person i see to reveal his invite is buttsy butler, he is taking his drift car and his f1 car.
has anyone heard who else has been invited

[ecsrobin]

creaghadoos said:

saturday or sunday either way, you will only just scratch the surface. i went on the thursday for the first time last year and i found it great for getting a bit of peace to see round a bit more.

first person i see to reveal his invite is buttsy butler, he is taking his drift car and his f1 car.
has anyone heard who else has been invited

Who????

[creaghadoos]

he is a monster energy sponsored drift driver.
probably one of the best

[FIREBIRDC9]

I'll be there again this year!

Been going since 2012 , its great!


I need to splash out and go for both Saturday and Sunday

Look around on Saturday , and get Grandstand tickets on Sunday.


Here are some pics i took from last year!

Terry Grant in Mid Jump!



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2000GT

Edited by FIREBIRDC9 on Wednesday 9th March 22:31

[Trevatanus]

any news / rumours about for this years content yet?

[black_swan]

<<-- FOS Virgin...couple questions...

1. Those that have been on the Sunday, are there normally events which run until closing time? I have full weekend tickets, I'll be taking train back to London that night. Wondering if it's madness getting to the station at closing time? Leave earlier, stay later?

2. I haven't shipped my car over from the States yet and it seems like the shuttle is just easier rather than renting a car and queuing. Thoughts? We would definitely get there at 0h-dark-thirty regardless even if that means walking before the shuttles run.

3. Storage lockers available?

Cheers!