RE: Wilton Classic Supercar new details

[fatboy18]

Im wondering weather the reason the Drive in entrance is not being made is down to the huge queue of cars who had to be escorted in last year?

It must have been a nightmare for the local police to keep holding up the traffic to let the Supercars in! Crowds in the area were huge.

[Jagmanv12]

The info may be wrong but I'd heard that those bringing classics for Saturday and supercars for Sunday will now have to pay about £50. Is that correct?

[fatboy18]

Not sure, There is a daily or weekend charge for a Car club displaying (which is not exactly cheap), But I can't confirm about individual cars.

[Freddie328]

I had an invitation to exhibit, there was no mention of a charge, only if you wanted lunch, just as before.
Sadly I'm afraid it has lost its attraction for me now though, it was the drive down, the stop off en route and going down the drive through all the crowds that made it special. Sorry, I know this sounds selfish, as at the end of the day it is about raising money for a very worthwhile cause but if the old system worked then why change it?

[fatboy18]

To get many of the cars down there and parked before 9 would not exactly excite many, its not a short run down there for us

[team will]

Dear All

Just wanted to address a few concerns and queries.

CAR CLUBS - The club pitches in the heart of the heart of the show are FREE. Tickets are offered to cars within clubs at the reduced rate of £16 for one day with a 50% discount on the ticket price for a second day. Clubs are welcome to set up their own tables/chairs/tents etc.

SUPERCAR PARADE - see next post

Edited by team will on Thursday 15th January 10:40

[team will]

SUPERCAR PARADE -

There is no charge for those taking part, and you will be welcomed by myself with a complimentary tea/coffee and pastries on arrival. (booked Full English also available)

Free tickets are given to all those taking part including passengers (within reason!) with all day access to the house and hospitality enclosure. There will also be prizes given out!

CHANGES TO FORMAT - Having the cars displayed on site from gate opening will allow our visitors much more time to enjoy and photograph these magnificent machines. For half the day previously, there has been a huge void in the middle of the show.

With up to 2000 people now on the public roads watching the cars arrival it has become too hazardous and we have been politely recommend to address the element.

We are looking to continue the the pre event activities for Supercar owners going forwards but with so many other changes this year, not least moving the show from the end of the summer to the start, we have simply run out of time and capacity. (we are after all only a team of two!)

We hope to resurrect something fun for 2016 though!

NEW FORMAT -

8am arrival followed by complimentary breakfast in the hospitality marquee.

11.30am The best examples will be invited separately to take part in an enhanced midday parade, starting off from the entrance gates and running the traditional route and onto a podium in front of the house where our celebrity interviewer will chat with the driver and talk about the car.

1pm Booked lunch in the hospitality Marquee

2.30pm Prize giving.

4pm Supercar exit parade along a new route along the river back.

Throughout the day there will be plenty to keep you entertained with more acts in our arena, a live restoration display, motor maintenance lessons from Wiltshire college as well as live bands playing from lunchtime!

Saturday will feature a similar display/parade of Classic cars.

I hope this answers some queries!

[Beefmeister]

Freddie328 said:

I had an invitation to exhibit, there was no mention of a charge, only if you wanted lunch, just as before.
Sadly I'm afraid it has lost its attraction for me now though, it was the drive down, the stop off en route and going down the drive through all the crowds that made it special. Sorry, I know this sounds selfish, as at the end of the day it is about raising money for a very worthwhile cause but if the old system worked then why change it?

I wouldn't be too sure about that element either. I remember at the first couple I attended it was all about the charity, last year there was barely any mention of it.

In fact just looking at the website, there's not a single mention of any charities.

Edited by Beefmeister on Thursday 15th January 10:50

[lee st]

Anyone travelling up the A303 from the south west for display? Otherwise wont see anyone and could be a lonely dive.

[fatboy18]

lee st said:

Anyone travelling up the A303 from the south west for display? Otherwise wont see anyone and could be a lonely dive.

There could be but No one has come back to me yet from our car club.

[killerferret666]

Will there be a PH parking area this year?

[Clevercurves]

To me it was all about the drive down from brooklands to the pre event then the thrash to the house. Maybe we could arrange a similar drive (unofficial) from brooklands to the house? Any takers?

[eybic]

killerferret666 said:

Will there be a PH parking area this year?

Yes there will be. More details to come shortly.

[Dblue]

Clevercurves said:

To me it was all about the drive down from brooklands to the pre event then the thrash to the house. Maybe we could arrange a similar drive (unofficial) from brooklands to the house? Any takers?

+1

One of the most spectacular convoys of metal you are ever likely to see.

[fatboy18]

+ 1

[RSD 25]

Dblue said:

Clevercurves said:

To me it was all about the drive down from brooklands to the pre event then the thrash to the house. Maybe we could arrange a similar drive (unofficial) from brooklands to the house? Any takers?

+1

One of the most spectacular convoys of metal you are ever likely to see.

P.S. If you guys do this unofficial convoy, please take pics & videos?

[lee st]

Dblue said:

Clevercurves said:

To me it was all about the drive down from brooklands to the pre event then the thrash to the house. Maybe we could arrange a similar drive (unofficial) from brooklands to the house? Any takers?

+1

One of the most spectacular convoys of metal you are ever likely to see.

would Wilton release the details of all involved? if it was completely public there could be a big turnout. its going to be a 5/6 am start to get to wilton from the southwest for us so a pre meet the other side will mean booking a hotel unless anyone is coming from this side?

[Clevercurves]

lee st said:

Dblue said:

Clevercurves said:

To me it was all about the drive down from brooklands to the pre event then the thrash to the house. Maybe we could arrange a similar drive (unofficial) from brooklands to the house? Any takers?

+1

One of the most spectacular convoys of metal you are ever likely to see.

would Wilton release the details of all involved? if it was completely public there could be a big turnout. its going to be a 5/6 am start to get to wilton from the southwest for us so a pre meet the other side will mean booking a hotel unless anyone is coming from this side?

I'd be happy to arrange a meet at brooklands for those coming from the north and who want the convoy. The hotel is good and parking is good. I don't believe it's being organised elsewhere, so if I can get a few people interested, I'll arrange the hotel etc. inbox me [e-mail]

[fatboy18]

Why not start before brooklands in london somewhere?

[Clevercurves]

fatboy18 said:

Why not start before brooklands in london somewhere?

I'm open to suggestion. If I can get a few people agreeing a suggestion I will arrange something and try to get everyone involved. Everyone loves the drive down so why not galvanise it and get it on??