26th June.....a few questions.....

[snoopy25]

Hiya

Myself and partner have won tickets through the AA to go to the first day of the festival of speed which is brilliant as we have never been before

Now having never been before i've a couple of questions:

1. Is there a lot on on the first day? Like the hill climbing events, etc?

2. On the website it says about pre=ordering a programme that you pick up at the festival? Any ideas where on their website you can do this and how much are they?

3. Whats the price of any extra's like? i.e test drives, food, etc?

Sorry if there really simple questions but i'm really excited to go

[iva cosworth]

Food won't be cheap,take your own and save a packet.

[snoopy25]

Well found how to order a programme and just laughed at the prices of the '3 course' lunches and buffet prices lol

Looks like I will definatley be taken my own food and drink or otherwise ill be bankrupt lol

[9mm]

snoopy25 said:

Hiya

Myself and partner have won tickets through the AA to go to the first day of the festival of speed which is brilliant as we have never been before

Now having never been before i've a couple of questions:

1. Is there a lot on on the first day? Like the hill climbing events, etc?

2. On the website it says about pre=ordering a programme that you pick up at the festival? Any ideas where on their website you can do this and how much are they?

3. Whats the price of any extra's like? i.e test drives, food, etc?

Sorry if there really simple questions but i'm really excited to go

26th isn't the Festival proper but there'll still be plenty to see and do.

[snoopy25]

Hope so, as im pretty excited to be going!

Did initially look at going on the saturday when tickets were initially released but they seemd so expensive Hopefully It will be a good experience going on the Friday

[9mm]

snoopy25 said:

Hope so, as im pretty excited to be going!

Did initially look at going on the saturday when tickets were initially released but they seemd so expensive Hopefully It will be a good experience going on the Friday

Friday is the 27th not the 26th. Friday is just as good as Saturday or Sunday depending on your personal favourites.

[iva cosworth]

9mm said:

Friday is the 27th not the 26th. Friday is just as good as Saturday or Sunday depending on your personal favourites.

If OP has tickets for 26th which appears to be the Thursday.

Isn't that the "Moving Motorshow" day which is almost a totally different event entirely,like

test drives in modern cars.

I've never actually been to FOS but if the above is true OP could be in for disappointment.

[snoopy25]

ahhh yes sorry im going on the 26th which is indeed a Thursday, me getting carried away there lol

Hope im not disappointed i mean i know its not the 'full fat' experience as such but would hope there was enough going on to keep me and partner entertained for a while lol

[Stephanie Plum]

There'll be nothing going up the hill bar the cars being test driven by MMS punters. Rally section will be closed. There will be some cars arriving and stands setting up etc but prepare yourself for a day where a lot of stuff just won't be there or will still be under covers I'm afraid.

[snoopy25]

really? aww thats a shame then, as i said i won the tickets so the cost to me will be just the petrol driving down so if its not too good its not a big loss as I have most of my family down in littlehampton so wont be a total loss of a day if it turns out a little underwhelming

[Lynchie999]

snoopy25 said:

really? aww thats a shame then, as i said i won the tickets so the cost to me will be just the petrol driving down so if its not too good its not a big loss as I have most of my family down in littlehampton so wont be a total loss of a day if it turns out a little underwhelming

i'm sure it won't be underwhelming if you have never been before.. even the thursday is pretty good ..

[snoopy25]

Lynchie999 said:

i'm sure it won't be underwhelming if you have never been before.. even the thursday is pretty good ..

Hope so If i find the Thursday good fun then i "may" fork out for the ticket prices for the Saturday/Sunday next year

Out of curiosity is there any Live streams of all the events at all or any youtube official videos that you can watch the hillclimbing events?

Edited by snoopy25 on Sunday 1st June 21:16

[paulw123]

going to the Thursday only, will be like looking at a lovely meal but only being able to smell it. Good but will frustrate you you wont see the full spectacle. Will defiantly make you want to go the following year though!

[neil27]

I have attended the FOS every year since 1997, originally for just one day in the early days but since it has gradually grown in size I now stay for all 4 days, without doubt this is the best motorsport and automotive event on earth. As far as Thursday is concerned, 90% of the vehicles will be there but they will not run, if you get there early on Thursday then this is an ideal opportunity to take photos without too many punters obstructing. The rally stage should be open with a few cars running, they tend to give journalists and celebs a blast around the rally stage on the Thursday. Also the GAS show runs on the Thursday, worth a look, very spectacular! All the trade stands will also be open. Not many drivers to meet though. I reckon if you've never been before and you only attend the Thursday, you'll want to attend more days next year.

[Ian Wegg]

snoopy25 said:

Out of curiosity is there any Live streams of all the events at all or any youtube official videos that you can watch the hillclimbing events?

The Official YouTube channel is youtube.com/user/GoodwoodTV. There was a live stream last year on the now defunct fortyonesix site ... keep an eye on goodwood.com this year for it.

~iw

[ThunderSpook]

As an alternative view I almost exclusively only go on the Thursday now. The hill climb I find a bit dull and 90% of the displays are there and uncovered along with all the trade stands. It's my favourite day.

Don't bother with the programme. The food stands are excellent, freshly cooked pizza for £7 for example or a Goodwood burger for about £5-6. Not cheap but very good.

[ThunderSpook]

Stephanie Plum said:

There'll be nothing going up the hill bar the cars being test driven by MMS punters. Rally section will be closed. There will be some cars arriving and stands setting up etc but prepare yourself for a day where a lot of stuff just won't be there or will still be under covers I'm afraid.

FYI pretty much all of this is untrue

[Stephanie Plum]

ThunderSpook said:

Stephanie Plum said:

There'll be nothing going up the hill bar the cars being test driven by MMS punters. Rally section will be closed. There will be some cars arriving and stands setting up etc but prepare yourself for a day where a lot of stuff just won't be there or will still be under covers I'm afraid.

FYI pretty much all of this is untrue

Enlighten us then? Because that's what happened, or didn't happen, the one time I went.

[neil27]

Stephanie Plum said:

ThunderSpook said:

Stephanie Plum said:

There'll be nothing going up the hill bar the cars being test driven by MMS punters. Rally section will be closed. There will be some cars arriving and stands setting up etc but prepare yourself for a day where a lot of stuff just won't be there or will still be under covers I'm afraid.

FYI pretty much all of this is untrue

Enlighten us then? Because that's what happened, or didn't happen, the one time I went.

I went on the Thursday last year and in some ways it was a better day than the Friday or Saturday. On the downside:- cars didn't run up the hill although about 90% of the cars were on display, there weren't many drivers/celebs around. On the upside:- less people around so easier to photograph the cars, rally stage was definately running but not with as many vehicles as the Friday/Saturday or Sunday, GAS was up and running and all of the trade stands were open. The pluses out-weighed the minuses in my opinion.

[scutt11]

I go all 4 days Thursdays are great to wander about the pits even if all the cars are not there but loads to see. The gas show is awesome and not as crowded as the other days. Last year the rally stage was open also. Good day to look around merchandise area and if you want really good breakfast the dw caterers are great